Meeting

9 November 2022

*Due to circumstances beyond our control, this month's session is CANCELLED*

14 December 2022

On the second Wednesday of each month, CineVic presents: STORY BREAK monthly meetup for screenwriters.

Local writers get together for motivation, collaboration, or sharing of works-in-progress. A great opportunity whether you are new to screenwriting, a seasoned professional, or just want to support others in the creative process. Free and open to the public.

11 January 2023

For our first meetup of the year on Wednesday January 11 we'll focus on getting your short screenplay ready for the CINE⚡️SPARK late submission deadline, which is quickly approaching on February 1st. Our special guest speaker will be Ann Marie Hak, winner of the 2020 CINE⚡️SPARK pitch competition and writer of Wishing Fall.

*NEW START TIME* 6:30pm PT

8 February 2023

Story Break returns for 2023 with monthly sessions on focussed topics, special guests, table reads, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters!

For our next meetup on Wednesday February 8th we'll continue discussing the topic of getting your ideas ready for submissions and applications. This time we’ll focus on getting your script and application ready for Canada Council for the Arts' Explore and Create grant programs, with an upcoming deadline of April 5th. 

*NEW START TIME* 6:30pm PT

8 March 2023

Story Break returns for 2023 with monthly sessions on focussed topics, special guests, table reads, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters!

Join our next meetup on Wednesday March 8th -- with the clock ticking toward more grant deadlines this Spring, we'll focus on refining your story and building a proposal to make it happen. Bring your Telefilm Talent to Watch feature-film ideas or your Canada Council applications for further workshopping. This month's special guest speaker is Daniel Hogg.

*NEW START TIME* 6:30pm PT

12 April 2023

Story Break returns for 2023 with monthly sessions on focussed topics, special guests, table reads, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters!

Join our next meetup on Wednesday April 12th -- with the clock ticking toward more grant deadlines this Spring, we'll focus on refining your story and building a proposal to make it happen.

*NEW START TIME* 6:30pm PT

10 May 2023

Story Break returns for 2023 with monthly sessions on focussed topics, special guests, table reads, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters! Join our next meetup on Wednesday May 10th.

12 July 2023

Story Break is a monthly screenwriters meetup with focussed topics, special guests, table reads, writing exercises, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters. Join our next meetup on Wednesday July 12th, with special guests Denver Jackson and Jason Karman answering your questions about crowdfunding.

13 September 2023

Story Break is a monthly screenwriters meetup with focussed topics, special guests, table reads, writing exercises, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters.

11 October 2023

Story Break is a monthly screenwriters meetup with focussed topics, special guests, table reads, writing exercises, and feedback forums. All are welcome to join us for STORY BREAK - monthly meetup for screenwriters.