The Writers Guild of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 22nd annual WGC Screenwriting Awards. The awards celebrate Canadian screenwriters and the scripts they write in a gala evening hosted by Gavin Crawford, writer, comedian, and host of CBC Radio’s Because News. Gavin’s long-time accomplice, screenwriter Kyle Tingley, is this year’s awards show writer. This year’s awards are held on April 30, at Koerner Hall in Toronto. Please continue reading to see the complete list of finalists. Many thanks to our generous sponsors. And congratulations to our finalists!
FEATURE FILM
Allure
Written by Carlos & Jason Sanchez
Entanglement
Written by Jason Filiatrault
Indian Horse
Written by Dennis Foon
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Written by Susan Coyne
TV COMEDY
Kim’s Convenience, Season 2 “Business Award”
Written by Matt Kippen
Kim’s Convenience, Season 2 “Resting Place”
Written by Anita Kapila
Letterkenny, Season 2 “Relationships”
Written by Jared Keeso & Jacob Tierney
Still Standing, Season 3 “Fort McMurray”
Written by Jonny Harris, Fraser Young, Graham Chittenden and Steve Dylan