In a funny, lively ceremony hosted by Vance Banzo, the winners of the 27th annual Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards were announced on April 24 at Koerner Hall in Toronto. The first in-person WGC Awards ceremony since 2019, the gala brought together hundreds of Guild members, industry professionals, and fans—all in celebration of the Canadian screenwriters behind the programming and films viewers enjoy in Canada and around the world.
THE WINNERS
CHILDREN’S
The Guava Juice Show, “Adventure 9000” I Written by Christine Mitchell
COMEDY SERIES
Children Ruin Everything, “Road Trips” I Written by Kurt Smeaton
DOCUMENTARY
My Tree I Written by Jason Sherman
DRAMA SERIES
The Porter, “Episode 104” I Written by Marsha Greene
FEATURE FILM
Brother I Written by Clement Virgo
MOW & MINISERIES
Written in the Stars I Written by David Elver
PRESCHOOL
Dino Ranch, “Wings Over Dino Ranch” I Written by Ben Joseph & Mike D’Ascenzo
SHORTS AND WEB SERIES
Second Life I Written by Darrin Rose
TWEENS & TEENS
Astrid & Lilly Save the World, “One Rib” I Written by Veronika Paz
JIM BURT SCREENWRITING PRIZE
Adrian Morphy for The 300 Year Old Man
SONDRA KELLY AWARD
Laura Good
SHOWRUNNER AWARD
Susin Nielsen
Congratulations to all! The winners announcement is available here.
