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Toronto/CMEDIA: 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Writers’ Studio participants were announced by TIFF today, a media release reported.
A collaborative, five-day intensive lab offering Canadian and international screenwriters and writer-directors, Writers’ Studio now in its 12th year, offers a space to consolidate skills, exchange ideas, and navigate challenges.
While participating in workshops, artist talks, peer-to-peer mentorships, and one-on-one project development consultations are guided by industry experts.
Writers’ Studio will take place March 20–24, 2023, at TIFF Bell Lightbox
With more than 200 submissions from around the world, TIFF is proud to announce the selection of the writers which include Teyama Alkamli, Berkley Brady, Harry Cepka, Luis De Filippis, Idil Ibrahim, Aaron Lucas, Nesaru Tchaas, and Farida Zahran.
A grant generously supported by CHANEL will be awarded to five participants selected from the 2023 class including Teyama Alkamli, Berkley Brady, Luis De Filippis, Idil Ibrahim, and Farida Zahran. to further the development of their feature-length script.
“Programmes like the Writers’ Studio help spark the next generation of storytellers, both in Canada and internationally,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “At TIFF, we are committed to providing professional development and access to the industry, with leading experts to foster new talent. We see the big impact every year.”
This year one-on-one discussions with this’s lab development of feature-film scripts would be provided by International story consultants Andrew Ahn, Trey Ellis, Christina Lazaridi, and Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith.
Besides, facilitated by renowned filmmakers and industry experts including Ashley Comeau, Brad Fraser, Marilyn McCallum, and Anthony Shim, the participants will engage in daily artist talks and workshops.
The CHANEL Women Writers’ Network, a major supporter of Share Her Journey provides funding to advance the careers of women and non-binary participants and alumni of TIFF Writers’ Studio.
Launched in 2021, the multi-year program includes access to script consultants and established screenwriters, peer-to-peer sessions with emerging filmmakers, and a talent summit to facilitate writers to showcase their work to producers and other industry insiders.
TIFF’s support for writers and writer-directors is extended and enriched by CHANEL’s participation by facilitating the development of their projects to be develped more speedily and provides opportunities to connect with a diverse network of mentors and peers.
Produced by Jane Kim, Industry Programming Producer, and Anita Tavakol, Talent Development Manager, TIFF’s Talent Development programmes is supported in part by TIFF’s Share Her Journey initiative, now a permanent initiative.
Originated in 2017 as a five-year campaign, Share Her Journey initiative, now in its second year is commited to address gender parity and to champion the cause of women in front of and behind the camera through TIFF’s Festival and year-round initiatives.
One writer focusing on adapting literary work for the screen will be provided with the Renee Perlmutter Memorial Fellowship for Literary Adaptation, and with an additional grant toward developing their project.
Berkley Brady, who is working on an adaptation of the novel The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson would be this year’s recipient.
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