Since 2012, TIFF Writers’ Studio has provided screenwriters with an intensive programme that allows them to consolidate skills, exchange ideas, and discuss challenges. During a collaborative four-day lab, participants are supported to take their careers and scripts to the next level as they participate in workshops, panel discussions, peer-to-peer mentorship, virtual programming, and one-on-one project development consultations guided by both Canadian and international experts.
The Renee Perlmutter Memorial Fellowship for Literary Adaptation: One applicant focusing on adapting literary work for the screen will be selected to participate in the programme. The recipient of the Renee Perlmutter Memorial Fellowship will receive an additional $3,000 grant toward developing their project.
The Sloan Science & Technology Writer Fellowship: The recipient of the Sloan Science and Technology Writer Fellowship will participate in Writers’ Studio.
As part of Share Her Journey, the CHANEL Women Writers’ Network supports a year-round program to advance the careers of women and non-binary alumni of TIFF Writers’ Studio. CHANEL’s participation extends and enriches TIFF’s support for writers and writer-directors by providing funding to 2025 participants to facilitate the acceleration and development of their projects, and by offering opportunities to connect with a diverse network of mentors and peers year-round.
The CHANEL Women Writers’ Network Members include: Abbesi Akhamie, Teyama Alkamli, Maha Al-Saati, Berkley Brady, Maggie Briggs, Luis De Filippis, Adrianna DiLonardo, Idil Ibrahim, Lisa Jackson, Melanie Jones, Karabo Lediga, Lindsay MacKay, Yasmine Mathurin, Katie McMillan, Fawzia Mirza, Jasmin Mozaffari, Lina Roessler, Silvina Schnicer, Mayumi Yoshida, Farida Zahran, Sanja Zivkovic, Sophie Jarvis, Asia Youngman, Zhannat Alshanova, and Rebecca Fisseha.
CHANEL Women Writers’ Network Class of 2023 (L-R: Idil Ibrahim, Teyama Alkamli, Luis De Filippis, Berkley Brady, and Farida Zahran)
Questions? Contact us by email at industry@tiff.net.