Film & TV Literary Talent

At Vanguarde, we represent an exceptionally diverse roster of writers working across all genres in television and motion pictures. These artists bring distinctive voices to storytelling, combining international sensibilities with deep roots in one of the world's most plural societies. Working across drama, comedy, young adult, children's programming, and animation, our writers create content spanning the full spectrum of contemporary storytelling. They develop and staff series for domestic networks, international co-productions, and major US productions reaching viewers worldwide. Our clients benefit from their unique position culturally proximate to the US while maintaining our own distinctive identity. With increasingly global audiences and productions spanning multiple borders, our experienced team provides world-class representation to help writers build materially and creatively rewarding careers.

At Vanguarde, we represent accomplished drama writers who work on compelling television series and feature films. Our clients develop original series and serve as writers and showrunners on acclaimed productions for leading networks and streamers including ABC, CBS, CBC, Bellmedia, Netflix, Lionsgate, Hulu, Sony, AppleTV+, Prime Video, Paramount Television, and many others. We understand that exceptional drama begins with a spark of inspiration and requires careful nurturing through development. Our team supports writers at every stage and help writers navigate both the creative and business aspects of television, fostering meaningful collaborations with producers, studios, and broadcasters. Whether creating original series or joining existing shows' writing rooms, our clients bring distinctive voices and fresh perspectives to contemporary storytelling. Through strategic career planning and deep industry relationships, we help our writers build sustainable careers that allow them to pursue their creative ambitions while making significant contributions to the evolving landscape of television and motion pictures.

At Vanguarde, we represent comedy writers who create and staff distinctive series with their unique voices. Our clients develop original programming and work with leading production companies including Project 10, Deedle-Dee Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Fremulon, and New Metric Media for networks such as CBC, Netflix, Tubi, Crave, and others. We understand that successful comedy requires both creative vision and precise execution. Through trusted relationships with producers and broadcasters, we help our clients build careers they love while securing opportunities that align with their comedic sensibilities.

At Vanguarde, we represent writers crafting authentic stories that resonate with young adult audiences across all platforms. Our clients develop original series and contribute to established shows for leading studios and networks including Blue Ant Media, Boat Rocker Media, CBC, Prime Video, Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Cottonwood, and many others. We understand the unique voice required to connect with young adult viewers, and the interest among drama and comedy writers to tell stories about people coming of age. Our team helps writers navigate this landscape while building careers creating content that speaks to the contemporary teen experience. Through we connect our writers with opportunities that allow their authentic voices to reach and impact young audiences.

At Vanguarde, we represent accomplished writers creating content that engages and inspires young audiences and their families. Our clients develop original series and staff on beloved shows for leading children's content studios and platforms including Hulu, CBC, CBBC, Netflix, FreeVee, Prime Video, Disney, PBS, UniversalKids, Nickelodeon, Nelvana, Mattel, Peacock, Jim Henson Company, Family Channel, and many others. We understand the unique creative and educational responsibilities of children's content creation. Our team helps writers navigate the specific demands of different age groups and formats while maintaining authentic storytelling that resonates with young viewers. Through long-held relationships with producers and networks worldwide, we help our clients build rewarding careers crafting entertainment that shapes the next generation of audiences.

At Vanguarde, we represent animation writers creating compelling content across all age groups and formats. Our clients develop original series and write for established shows in collaboration with leading studios including 9 Story Media Group, Atomic Cartoons, CBCKids, Teletoon, Cartoon Network, Sinking Ship, Universal Kids, Netflix Kids, Disney, Dreamworks Animation, PBS Kids, Discovery Kids, and others. We understand the particular demands of writing for different animation formats and audiences, from preschool educational content to prime-time adult comedy. Our team helps writers navigate the terrain of animation while building careers in this specialized and changing field. We connect our clients with opportunities that showcase their talents across the full spectrum of animated entertainment.

At Vanguarde, we represent renowned Canadian filmmakers whose work has garnered critical acclaim, recognition at international film festivals, and prestigious awards. We are proud to support a thriving community of filmmakers and producers who consistently create outstanding independent films in Canada. These productions are supported by a robust ecosystem of funding bodies, driven producers, and a unique co-production system that distinguishes Canadian motion pictures from their U.S. counterparts. Our filmmakers are known for their auteur-driven, character-focused narratives that prioritize intimacy and authenticity, with a focus on fostering new, first-time talent.

At Vanguarde, we represent canonical Canadian filmmakers whose work has been recognized by critical review, inclusion in international film festivals, and selection for prestigious awards of all kinds. We are proud to support a vibrant community of filmmakers and producers who consistently bring remarkable independent motion pictures to life in Canada. These films are also made with the support of funding bodies, the determination of individual producers with an unstoppable drive to tell stories, and an ecosystem that supports auteur, character-driven, intimate, and first-time filmmakers. There is also a strong international orientation supported by co-production system of financing that makes our motion picture output distinct from US features.

At Vanguarde, we represent accomplished directors who direct all episodes of the longform storytelling that is limited television series. Making a limited series is a hybrid of television and motion picture storytelling. Where motion pictures is a director’s medium and television is a writer’s medium limited series fall somewhere in between requiring a special creative mind and hand to execute. Our clients have directed limited series for CBC, Acorn, NBC, France Télévisions, SériesPlus, BBC, and others.

At Vanguarde, we represent accomplished episodic directors who bring dynamic storytelling and creative vision to television series across all genres. Our directors have helmed episodes for leading networks and streaming platforms including NBCUniversal, Paramount+, CBC, BBC, Acorn, Crave, Netflix, Discovery+, AppleTV+, Jax Media, Family Channel, CBBC, Prime Video, Rogers Media, CBS, TVO Kids, and many others. Our directors excel at crafting episodes that maintain series continuity while adding their unique artistic perspective. They combine strong visual storytelling with exceptional skills in performance direction, bringing out the best in both established ensemble casts and guest talent. Through strategic career planning and industry relationships, we help our directors build impressive portfolios across multiple series and genres.