SUMMER 2019 (Vol. 21 No.3)
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Fighting for Wynonna
How Emily Andras, her writers’ room, and some social media savvy made Wynonna Earp the people’s choice.
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Laughs Imitate Life
The writers behind comedy JANN borrowed from musician Jann Arden’s real life to craft a series that’s uproarious, poignant — and a genuine Canadian hit.
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Canadian Horror Story
Screenwriters chime in on the sinister streak running through the collective Canuck psyche.
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Inside/Out From the President
WGC President Dennis Heaton wants you to know the reasons why he loves horror as a genre — he really f***ing loves it.
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W-Files: Caitlin D. Fryers
Caitlin D. Fryers talks about the importance of mentorship and how following her storytelling instincts led her to work on shows like Wynonna Earp.
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W-Files: Floyd Kane
Floyd Kane on his transition from the boardroom to the writers' room.
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News from WGC Members
Each issue of Canadian Screenwriter features the latest news on WGC members. We've got lots of updates on screenwriting for docs, TV drama, comedy, and the new novels, plays and adaptations in the works. There's also news on option agreements, greenlights and awards won. Phew. They have been busy.
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Canadian Screenwriter magazine is published three times a year by the Writers Guild of Canada. It is written for, and by, television and film writers and is an important source of industry news and policy decisions that impact screenwriters. For further information please contact Lana Castleman or click on the following links to subscribe or advertise.
Cover photo: Emma McIntyre
Publisher Maureen Parker
Editor Tom Villemaire
Director of Communications Lana Castleman
Editorial Advisory Board Michael Amo, Rachel Langer, Michael MacLennan, Susin Nielsen, Simon Racioppa