From Bryan Washington of Vulture:
Link: If you love family sitcoms, watch Kim’s Convenience
In just over 90 seconds, the scene tackles racial profiling, privilege, and queer stereotypes at a breakneck pace; flubbing any one of those runs the risk of turning whole viewerships off of a show. But the delivery is so effortless, and the scene’s flow is so natural, that the viewer has no choice but to laugh, gasping intermittently for air over the rest of the episode. Continue reading.
From a media release:
Today organizations and leaders from across BC’s media production sector announced the launch of the Pacific Screenwriting Program. The Program is billed as an intensive training ground that will provide support and career-advancement opportunities for active and aspiring screenwriters from across BC. The initiative is the result of generous support from Netflix, Creative BC, and the Canadian Media Producers Association, as well as strategic guidance from the Writers Guild of Canada.
Launching today alongside the Pacific Screenwriting Program is its flagship training initiative, the Scripted Series Lab. Beginning in January 2019, the full-time professional development opportunity will train up to six BC-based, entry-level writers, helping them to hone their craft, strengthen their collaboration and presentation skills, and obtain a deeper understanding of the global scripted content industry. Applications for the Scripted Series Lab are now being accepted. An info night is being held on August 8th. For more information check www.pacificscreenwriting.com.
The Scripted Series Lab is the Program’s first training course, combining real-world story-room experience with one-on-one mentorship to equip writers with the skills, experience, and connections necessary to build a successful screenwriting career. The Program’s longer term strategic planning envisions a range of offerings for screenwriters with varied levels of practical experience.
For details about how to apply for the inaugural Scripted Series Lab and more information about the Pacific Screenwriting Program individuals are encouraged to visit www.pacificscreenwriting.com/APPLY.ca
From Kelly Townsend of The TV Junkies:
Link: Reboot: The Guardian Code stars on expanding the Reboot universe
Reboots and revivals are television’s new niche these days, resurrecting old fan favourites for new audiences. It’s only natural, then, that the creators behind the classic CGI series Reboot would pay homage to its own title with a reboot of its very own. Continue reading.
From Sonia Saraiya of Vanity Fair:
Link: A look beneath the veil of Alias Grace’s showstopping hypnotism
“The veil is like the perfect image or metaphor for the whole show, because Grace is veiled—she’s partly obscured, she’s enigmatic, and you’re constantly trying to see the real self. So it was a beautiful image, in the end.†Continue reading.
From Tony Wong of the Toronto Star:
Link: After 110 years, Avonlea has its first Black resident
“It puts a huge smile on my face and I’m absolutely honoured to see a role like this, where there is more and more inclusion and possibility for actors of different ethnicities,†says Abuzeid in an interview. “This story is such a part of Canadian culture and to be a part of that is something I can’t even begin to understand.†Continue reading.
