TIFF Writers’ Studio offers a unique opportunity for Canadian screenwriters to develop their projects, and to build their understanding of the industry. Since 2012, TIFF Studio has annually provided up to 12 local practitioners with a programme of workshops on key topics and trends, guided by Canadian and international experts. In 2019, our programme shifts from monthly workshops to a five-day intensive lab focused on screenwriting and the creative process. We invite screenwriters and writer-directors to apply by January 4, 2019.

TIFF Writers’ Studio is an integration of public and private programming at TIFF Bell Lightbox, providing participants with a fulsome, curated experience. The programme offers a space for screenwriters to be inspired and consolidate skills, to exchange ideas and discuss challenges, all within a collaborative environment. Participants are supported to take their careers and projects to the next level via creative and business-skill development.