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Writers’ rooms are a collaborative space for working together and sharing ideas, but what happens when you’re the only BIPOC? We’ll discuss lived experiences; the added proverbial labour tax when default representing all BIPOC everywhere; being the gateway with access; choosing your battles for when to speak up; and doing all the things just trying to be invited back. This session is for gearing up with clear boundaries, positive mindsets, actionable tasks, and support for writers (and other creative professionals) who may in future or have found themselves as The Only BIPOC in the Room.
❤ Open to all EXNW Summit Passholders.
Moderated by:
Presented by: Writers Guild of Canada
Screenwriter
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Ryan Scott Atimoyoo is an award-winning Cree writer and filmmaker from Little Pine Reserve, Saskatchewan. A graduate of New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre School, UBC’s Joint MFA in Screenwriting and Film Production, and Netflix’s Pacific Screenwriting Program, Ryan writes character-driven stories rooted in identity, resilience, justice, and Indigenous experience. His credits include SkyMed, Sullivan’s Crossing, and Hudson & Rex. His VR and digital work has screened internationally and earned festival recognition. He is represented by Anna Archer at Lucas Talent.