The 2026 Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards shortlist includes a number of British Columbia writers and several series produced in the province. The list reflects the ongoing role B.C. plays in Canada’s screen production ecosystem, both through its writing talent and the Vancouver‑based series that anchor factual and narrative formats.
TWEENS & TEENS
Bet, “The Recital” | Written by Simon Barry & Kurt Mungal (Pacific Screenwriting Program alumnus)
DOCUMENTARY
In the Room | Written by Brishkay Ahmed
DRAMA SERIES
Sight Unseen, “Family Matters” | Written by Lisa Codrington & Kay Shioma Metchie
Family Law, “Play It Straight” | Written by Corey Liu
Family Law, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” | Written by Ken Craw
The Awards will take place at Koerner Hall in Toronto on Monday, April 27, 2026, hosted by Ali Hassan and written by Kurt Smeaton.
