Writers Guild of Canada

How is the WGC faring in the age of AI? Bobby welcomes Victoria Shen, Executive Director of the Writers Guild of Canada, to discuss the rise artificial intelligence and what it means for screenwriters.

Watch the latest episode of "Open Source" as host, Bobby Del Rio welcomes Victoria Shen, Executive Director of the Writers Guild of Canada, to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence and what it means for screenwriters.
#CDNscreenwriters #screenwriters #WritersNotRobots
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From 4-7 October, The Owl International Screenwriting Development Workshop will bring together top screenwriters from around the world for an intensive programme of creative collaboration and development. Deadline: June 30, 2025.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.athensfilmoffice.com

Art is Human - Manifesto for the Protection of Authentic Creation The development of AI in culture must be done with the community, for the community, and in a careful, reasonable, and well-thought-out manner, because art is Human!

ART IS HUMAN. The development of generative AI in the cultural sector must be done with artists, for artists. Our governments must put in place a clear and ethical framework for the development of AI. Add your voice to ours by signing the manifesto.
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🍁🎥 Don’t miss: WGC member Anthony Q. Farrell wants Canadian creatives to tell Canadian stories. Watch him in this CBC News video on why the rules around Canadian content (CanCon) matter more than ever. #CDNscreenwriters #CanadianContent #CanCon #CRTC

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📣 WGC's message to the CRTC: Now more than ever, Canada needs strong cultural policies that invest in Canadian writers and creatives who live, work, and create in Canada.

Watch: www.cpac.ca/crtc-hearing...

📣 AFBS MEMBERS: The AFBS virtual 2025 Annual General Meeting is June 12, 2025, @ 2 pm ET. Can’t attend? ⏰ Appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf by May 30 online or by mail. Details in your AGM package. 👉 See link 🔗 for more information. #AFBS

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Did you know you can help make the Canadian film and television industry more accessible and inclusive? Take Canada’s Screen Industry Survey on Disability to share your thoughts on disability representation and inclusion! Click here to start: dso-orphe.ca/survey

Congratulations to the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards nominees and winners! See link for photos of the event. (Photos: @photagonist) #WGCAwards2025 #WGCscreenwriters #CDNscreenwriters #CDNfilm #CDNtv

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Join the Toronto Screenwriting Conference for an exclusive session with award-winning screenwriter Corey Mandell, who has worked with major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, Disney, and Paramount.

Date: April 14, 2025
Location: TIFF Lightbox

torontoscreenwritingconference.com

🍁🎥 On April 16, join National Canadian Film Day! This is your chance to stand up for Canada by sitting down to watch a great Canadian film. Our stories matter. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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#CanFilmDay #CDNscreenwriters #BuyCanadianWatchCanadian

It is critical to our cultural sovereignty that we continue to invest in content written and made by Canadians.

One month to go! Tickets on sale now for the WGC Screenwriting Awards on April 28, 2025! Co-hosted by Andrew Phung & Jonathan Langdon, join us to celebrate the best screenwriters in Canada. #WGCAwards2025 #CdnScreenwriters
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🌱 Looking forward to Seeds of Change: a free, virtual event for Canada’s media industry to help you stay informed and take action on our changing climate.

🗓️ Date/Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, @ 1-3pm ET

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Congratulations to all the nominees, but especially WGC members who have received 66 writing nominations for this year's Canadian Screen Awards! Canadian Screen Awards
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#screenwriters #CDNscreenwriters #CDNtv #CDNfilm #cdnscreenawards

The WGC & the Canadian Academy, our supporting partner, are proud to announce acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Wreggitt will receive the prestigious Margaret Collier Award at the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards, taking place on April 28, 2025.
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Tickets on sale now for the WGC Screenwriting Awards on April 28, 2025! Co-hosted by Andrew Phung & Jonathan Langdon, join us to celebrate the best screenwriters in Canada. It’s going to be a great party! #WGCAwards2025 #CdnScreenwriters

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Great to see so many WGC members at Kidscreen this year! Thanks to everyone who made it to our get-togethers. #CDNscreenwriters #kidscreen25

Special thanks to the panel discussing the impact of AI on the Canadian creative sectors.

Huge thanks to the organizers of #digitalxroads for an insightful conference! Great panel discussing the impact of AI—an essential conversation on protecting creators’ rights in an evolving industry. Proud to have been part of it!

Congratulations to the incredibly talented WGC members who have been nominated for the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards! Winners will be announced on April 28 at the awards gala in Toronto co-hosted by Andrew Phung and Jonathan Langdon, and written by Anthony Q. Farrell.

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Submit your script for a chance to be chosen for the live table read at the Banff World Media Festival. ⁠⏰ Deadline: February 14⁠

HOT PILOT PARTY creators: Nadine Bhabha, Julian DeZotti, Antaki Casting

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Don't miss your chance to submit your short film screenplay for the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition! Early bird deadline: January 26, 2025.

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🌟 Call for applications: Apply for the 2025 Reelworld Emerging 20 (E20) Program! Polish your script, refine your pitch, & learn from the best! ⏰Deadline: Jan 14, 1 PM ET. Don’t miss out — apply now!

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WGC, CMPA talk sector stability after historic strike vote in 2024 Year in review: Negotiations between Canadian producers and writers reached a tipping point last year, but the standoff laid the foundation for an AI roadmap.

“We urgently need transparency in AI training practices, and a consent-based approach for text and data mining,” WGC executive director Victoria Shen says.

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🎉 Happy New Year, 2025! May this year bring creativity, success, and more Canadian stories to our screens.

WGC's Bruce Smith & Anthony Q. Farrell weigh in on the future of the industry. #CdnTV #CDNScreenwriters

Tassie Cameron Playback's showrunner of the year 2024

👏 Huge congrats to WGC member Tassie Cameron, named Showrunner of the Year by Playback! 🎉 From Rookie Blue to Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, her storytelling genius keeps breaking barriers, and drawing audiences worldwide. Well-deserved! #CDNscreenwriters #Showrunner

YouTube video by CBC Podcasts Why some Canadian screenwriters are pushing back against AI, and Dune: Prophecy is here

Anthony Q. Farrell made a great point in this convo:

Can AI content be Canadian content? If these bots are sourcing from all over the world, doesn't that butt up against CanCon requirements? youtu.be/nfasLTPhASQ?... @elamin.bsky.social @writersguildcanada.bsky.social

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: The new Charles Officer Legacy Award will recognize a Black writer and/or director whose body of work exemplifies creative excellence, a compelling point of view, and unwavering community-mindedness. Deadline: Dec 27, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.

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