The TIFF-CBC Films Screenwriter Award is a

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award, jointly presented by the

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and the

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to foster the production of new screenplays by emerging filmmakers. The winner of the award receives a $15,000 prize and various mentorship opportunities to assist in the production of their film. Unlike most TIFF-related awards, it is not presented at the festival itself, but in an independent announcement in the late winter or early spring each year.

Winners

References

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