A live Q&A session where Canadian showrunners screen their shows and discuss their work. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV-PodcastFeed.xml Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-ca Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:30:00 -0500 filipv@hotmail.com Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:30:00 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) unlicensed version http://www.feedforall.com Writers Talking TV (WTTV) A live Q&A session where Canadian showrunners screen their shows and discuss their work. Sponsored by the Writers Guild of Canada and moderated by Denis McGrath, Writers Talking TV is a fantastic opportunity to see new and exciting Canadian television. Every event includes a screening of the show in question followed by a Q&A session where the audience is encouraged to ask their own questions. More information on the program can be found by searching "Writers Talking TV" on Facebook. Please send us your thoughts at: writerstalkingtv@gmail.com Denis McGrath, Jill Golick Filip Vukcevic filipv@hotmail.com Writers,TV,Q&A,Toronto,WTTV,WGC no no Veteran showrunner Martin discusses comedy, characters who need each other, and making Canadian television that is proud to be Canadian. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_13_Michael_18Oct11.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_13_Michael_18Oct11.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 9:00:00 -0500 Veteran showrunner Martin discusses comedy, characters who need each other, and making Canadian television that is proud to be Canadian. Veteran showrunner Martin discusses comedy, characters who need each other, and making Canadian television that is proud to be Canadian. 1:28:14 Denis McGrath, Bob Martin Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Rookie Blue's exec producers discuss managing a hit series, serving two networks, and why your best special effects are your actors. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_12_RookieBlue_29Sept11.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_12_RookieBlue_29Sept11.mp3 Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:30:00 -0500 Rookie Blue's exec producers discuss managing a hit series, serving two networks, and why your best special effects are your actors. Rookie Blue's exec producers discuss managing a hit series, serving two networks, and why your best special effects are your actors. 1:42:13 Denis McGrath, Tassie Cameron, Russ Cochrane Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no From funny books to funny people, the Belleville brothers discuss high energy comedy, a single camera style that stands out, and making the show you want to make. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_11_AlmostHeroes_Jun1311.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_11_AlmostHeroes_Jun1311.mp3 Tue, 22 Jun 2011 12:30:00 -0500 From funny books to funny people, the Belleville brothers discuss high energy comedy, a single camera style that stands out, and making the show you want to make. From funny books to funny people, the Belleville brothers discuss high energy comedy, a single camera style that stands out, and making the show you want to make. 1:26:07 Denis McGrath, Jason Belleville, Ryan Bellevile Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no About to begin production on their fourth season of FLASHPOINT, Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern share insight on running a successful series, being smart about notes, and writers with heart. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_10_Flashpoint_May1011.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_10_Flashpoint_May1011.mp3 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:30:00 -0500 About to begin production on their fourth season of FLASHPOINT, Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern share insight on running a successful series, being smart about notes, and writers with heart. About to begin production on their fourth season of FLASHPOINT, Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern share insight on running a successful series, being smart about notes, and writers with heart. 1:37:50 Denis McGrath, Mark Ellis, Stephanie Morgenstern Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no After spending close to a decade in development on his series, Craig David Wallace has some great advice for producers, showrunners, and anyone waiting to hear back about their show. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_9_ToddBookEvil_Mar2911.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_9_ToddBookEvil_Mar2911.mp3 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 23:30:00 -0500 After spending close to a decade in development on his series, Craig David Wallace has some great advice for producers, showrunners, and anyone waiting to hear back about their show. After spending close to a decade in development on his series, Craig David Wallace has some great advice for producers, showrunners, and anyone waiting to hear back about their show. 1:25:54 Denis McGrath, Craig David Wallace Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no New media masters Jill Golick and Julie Cohn discuss web series, tween detectives, and having complete creative control. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_8_RubySkyePI_Mar0111.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_8_RubySkyePI_Mar0111.mp3 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:30:00 -0500 New media masters Jill Golick and Julie Cohn discuss web series, tween detectives, and having complete creative control. New media masters Jill Golick and Julie Cohn discuss web series, tween detectives, and having complete creative control. 1:34:33 Denis McGrath, Jill Golick, Julie Cohn Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Coming with a background in US sitcoms, Frank van Keeken discusses breaking in writers, creating characters, and why tween TV is no different than adult TV. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_7_WinginIt_May2610.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_7_WinginIt_May2610.mp3 Fri, 28 May 2010 23:30:00 -0500 Coming with a background in US sitcoms, Frank van Keeken discusses breaking in writers, creating characters, and why tween TV is no different than adult TV. Coming with a background in US sitcoms, Frank van Keeken discusses breaking in writers, creating characters, and why tween TV is no different than adult TV. 1:26:16 Denis McGrath, Frank van Keeken Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Making the leap from web series to TV series, Cale and Lapaire share fascinating insights on what it really means to be viral, how to monetize online content, and the importance of your fans. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_6_PurePwnage_Apr0710.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_6_PurePwnage_Apr0710.mp3 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:30:00 -0500 Making the leap from web series to TV series, Cale and Lapaire share fascinating insights on what it really means to be viral, how to monetize online content, and the importance of your fans. Making the leap from web series to TV series, Cale and Lapaire share fascinating insights on what it really means to be viral, how to monetize online content, and the importance of your fans. 1:20:21 Jill Golick, Jarett Cale, Geoff Lapaire Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Showrunner Sheri Elwood talks about the challenges of production, working with Jason Priestly, and how great it is to work in cable. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_5_CallMeFitz_Mar2310.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV_5_CallMeFitz_Mar2310.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:30:00 -0500 Showrunner Sheri Elwood talks about the challenges of production, working with Jason Priestly, and how great it is to work in cable. Showrunner Sheri Elwood talks about the challenges of production, working with Jason Priestly, and how great it is to work in cable. 52:42 Jill Golick, Sheri Elwood Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Paul Mather and Kevin White discuss finding the right tone, shooting comedy in smalltown Ontario, and running for mayor. http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV4_DanForMayor_Jan2010.mp3 http://www.wgc.ca/files/WTTV4_DanForMayor_Jan2010.mp3 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:30:00 -0500 WTTV 04 - Dan For Mayor - Paul Mather, Kevin White - Jan. 20 '10 Mather and White discuss finding the right tone, shooting comedy in smalltown Ontario, and running for mayor. 52:23 Jill Golick, Paul Mather, Kevin White Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Animation showrunner Simon Racioppa discusses working for Nelvana, the fast pace of animation, and running an unofficial animation writers room. http://www.wgc.ca/files/3_WTTV_Spliced_Nov2409.mp3 4B21B10D-AF92-42D0-B357-7011AF31F2AB Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:33:40 -0500 WTTV 03 - Spliced - Simon Racioppa - Nov. 24 '09 Animation showrunner Simon Racioppa discusses working for Nelvana, the fast pace of animation, and running an unofficial animation writers room. 59:29 Jill Golick Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Writers Talking TV - "Cra$h and Burn" (Showcase / Whizbang Films) - Exec. Producer Malcolm MacRury - Oct. 27 '09 http://www.wgc.ca/files/2_WTTV_CrashAndBurn_Oct2709.mp3 476FAA4C-6DEB-4345-B78A-C3376DE7AD1C Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:04:37 -0500 WTTV 02 - Cra$h and Burn - Malcolm MacRury - Oct. 27 '09 Exec. Producer Malcolm MacRury discusses his show "Cra$h and Burn" (Showcase / Whizbang Films). 48:28 Jill Golick Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no Writers Talking TV - Overruled (Family Channel / Shaftesbury) - Exec. Producers Jeff Biederman & Jeffrey Alan Schechter - Sept. 16 '09 http://www.wgc.ca/files/1_WTTV_Overruled_Sept1609.mp3 6AC50397-C178-464D-B8FB-83A52129D186 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:28:36 -0500 WTTV 01 - Overruled - Sept. 16 '09 Exec. Producers Jeff Biederman and Jeffrey Alan Schechter discuss their show "Overruled" (Family Channel / Shaftesbury). 1:26:24 Jill Golick Writers;TV;Toronto;WGC no no