The Writers Lab Canada Audit Day 10am-5pm

The Writers Lab Canada Audit Day (produced by the Firecracker Department and The Female Eye Film Festival) offers a unique chance to observe the script-development process with esteemed Industry Guests and TWL co-founders Nitza Wilon and Elizabeth Kaiden. These immersive sessions allow attendees to learn about the lab’s signature approach to screen craft and gain valuable insight into the film and television industry through informative workshops and panel discussions.

In-Person(limited seating):$75 CAD

Virtual(unlimited): $25 CAD

Time: 10 AM - 5 PM (with breaks)

Applicant Discount: If you applied for TWLC intensive with a script please contact firecrackerwritingdepartment@gmail.com for a discount code. (limited spots avail)

If you applied to TWLC please contact firecrackerwritingdepartment@gmail.com for a unique discount code. Limited spots are available.

9:30 AM Welcome & Introductions

10:15 AM Craft Panel: Putting Your Best Page Forward

Moderated discussion followed by Q&A

Featuring Morwyn Brebner(Showrunner, Writer, Creator) Coroner, Saving Hope, Rookie Blue & Jen Goodhue writer, producer Baroness von Sketch Show, Small Achievable Goals Kids In The Hall Reboot, moderated by TWLC-Founder Nitza Wilon

11:30am Pitching Panel: Presenting Yourself and Your Project

Moderated discussion followed by Q&A

Featuring Robina Lord-Stafford (writer and producer) Coroner and Frankie Drake Mysteries & Jen Kassabian (Producer, creator)
Frankie Drake Mysteries, Hudson & Rex and Saint-Pierre ),moderated by TWL Co-Founder Elizabeth Kaiden

12:30 PM Lunch

1:45pm Industry Panel: Take Control of Your Career

Moderated discussion followed by Q&A

Featuring Natalie Cooper (Circle Blue Entertainment), JessicaLiadsky (Lionsgate), Lauren Mackinlay (Bell Media) & LeaMarin (CBC Drama), moderated by Female Eye Film FestivalFounder, Artistic & Executive Director Leslie-Ann Coles

3:00pm Exclusive Discussion and Q&A: TWL Canada
2025/2026 Ambassador Jennifer Podemski (creator of Little Bird, Shine Network)

Moderated by Actor, Writer, Firecracker Department’s founder Naomi Snieckus

4:00 PM Discussion, networking and goodbyes

5:00pm End of day

Lunch and coffee provided.

We acknowledge and thank DGC Ontario for their support.