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.
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.
TIFF Writers’ Studio is designed for mid-level screenwriters and writer-directors who wish to extend their creative skills.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents:
Please note: TIFF’s Industry team takes applicants’ confidentiality seriously and will ensure that submitted materials (excluding headshots and bios) are not shared with any third parties without the owner’s explicit consent. The material will be downloaded by the TIFF Writers’ Studio team and the selection committee.
Questions? Contact us by email at industry@tiff.net.