Corus writer's program for Banff Festival now open

TORONTO — The Banff World Media Festival and Corus Entertainment announced Wednesday the submission process is underway for the 2020 Corus Writer’s Apprentice Program. Applicants have until March 17 to apply. Attracting a wide range of writers from across Canada each year, the Corus Writer’s Apprentice Program offers exclusive training and insights into the demands of writing successful television programs, says the news release. New this year, the program is focusing on voices from underrepresented groups and will look to choose candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds with unique and diverse stories to tell. Applicants are required to submit...