Kids' TV Writing Incubator
The Kids’ TV Writing for TV Incubator is a 6-month intensive program designed for emerging to mid-level BIPOC screenwriters as they develop a pilot script for kids’ TV (preschool, ages 6-9, tween or YA). Participants are also introduced to other industry professionals to build and enhance their networks as they launch their writing careers in Children’s TV.
The program is designed to provide participants with an in-depth overview of the business and craft of writing for children’s TV. We cover story structure, standards and practices, buyers and genres, demographics, live-action vs. animation, pitching, how to take a meeting, general industry etiquette, and introduce participants to network executives and kids’ content producers from Canada and the US.
Led by award-winning writer John May (The Magic School Bus, Sesame Street, 16 Hudson), participants experience real-world writing deadlines to prepare them for working in the kids’ TV industry.
Since 2020, up to 5 writers have been selected annually for internship placements at Wildbrain in Toronto.
Testimonial
“Learning the process of making kids’ TV, and getting the chance to work with a wonderful mentor like Ben Joseph was an amazing experience! I ended up with a pilot script that I’m very happy with—and more importantly Ben was also happy with!”