Writers Talking Screen

The Next Step team discuss evolving stories, dealing with fans, and transforming dancers into actors.

Coming with an extensive background in comedy, Frank van Keeken discusses how to find the drama in youth stories, working in a non-traditional format, and why a writer should never forget the importance of hope.

The Sunnyside duo offer a glimpse behind the curtain of their hilarious comedy series, discuss sketch writing, and remind us why funny shows should be fun to make.

The superstar showrunner duo discuss their new CBC series, the challenges of shooting in Europe, and how to let your stories breathe.

Cynthia Knight shares her journey, from being a development writer to becoming a first-time showrunner, and how she approaches writing strong female aboriginal characters.

Showrunner Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik discusses dark drama, strong characters, and offering a different voice at the CBC.

Film writer Elan Mastai offers insight on lengthy feature development, working in Hollywood, and how to breathe life into a scene.

Hear what showrunners of some of Canada’s hottest TV series have to say about building relationships with fans.

Join some of the WGC’s leading independent web series creators as they explore new developments in monetization, particularly innovative crowdfunding ideas, and the growing role of broadcasters.

Join showrunner, Sarah Glinski, and her writing team as they discuss their relationship with Degrassi fans, and talk about how the stories and characters are influenced by the Degrassi community.