The Writers Guild of Canada on Monday announced eight screenwriters selected for the third session of the Bell Media Diverse Screenwriters Program.
Faisal Lutchmedial, Stella Meghi, Cara Mumford, James Nadiger, Devjani Raha, Sam Ruano, Adriano Valenti and Naomi Ward will participate in a week-long intensive workshop, and be mentored by professional screenwriters on their scripts and pitches.
One writer will win a paid internship on a Bell Media TV series.
B.C.’s Tyler Burton Smith, the program’s first winner, recently completed an internship at The Listener (pictured).
The program runs April 16 to 20 in Toronto.