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After Away From Her, Canadian actress Sarah Polley will direct a second film. As a matter of fact, production has begun today in Toronto for the Canadian film Take This Waltz, Polley's second directorial work.

The film's story can be described like this according to the folks at IonCinema.com:

When 28-year-old Margot (Michelle Williams) meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot suppresses her sudden attraction: she is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a celebrated cookbook writer. When Margot learns that Daniel lives across the street from them, the certainty about her domestic life shatters. She and Daniel steal moments throughout the steaming Toronto summer, their eroticism heightened by their restraint. Margot finally gives in to desire and in doing so, discovers some unsettling truths about herself. Swelteringly hot, bright and colorful like a bowl of fruit, Take This Waltz leads us, laughing, through...

Toronto -- Sarah Polley's romantic drama "Take This Waltz" has added Diana D'Aquila, Dustin Peters and Aaron Abrams to its cast ahead of a July shoot in Toronto.

The indie pic about choices made in sticky romantic triangle earlier unveiled star billing for Seth Rogen, Michelle Williams and Sarah Silverman.

The latest talent added includes Jean-Michel Le Gal, who appeared in a recent short film by Polley, "The Heart," Aaron Abrams, Albert Howell and Danielle Miller.

Filling out the cast will be Matt Baram, Avi Phillips and Diane Flacks.

Polley, who penned the script for "Take This Waltz," will share the producer credits with Susan Cavan of Accent Entertainment.

Mongrel Media, which released Polley's last film, "Away From Her," will distribute her latest directorial effort across Canada.

TF1 International has been pre-selling "Take This Waltz" internationally.

Yesterday, the ceremony of the Writers Guild of Canada Awards was hosted by comedian Debra Digiovanni. During that night, the winners, who work either in the film or television industry, were revealed.

Dishing out the awards were special guest presenters including Yannick Bisson (Murdoch Mysteries), Kristin Booth (Crackie, Young People Fucking), Inga Cadranel (The Bridge, Rent-a-Goalie), Enrico Colantoni (Flashpoint), and screenwriters Mark Farrell (Corner Gas, Dan for Mayor), Michael McGowan (Saint Ralph, One Week), Jennifer Pertsch (6Teen, Total Drama Island), Christin Simms (Captain Flamingo, Dino Dan), Shelley Eriksen (ReGenesis) and Leila Basen & David Preston (Heartland).

Now, without further ado, let's present the winners.

Animation:

Total Drama Action - “The Sand Witch Project”

Written by Shelley Scarrow

Children & Preschool:

Max and Ruby - “Max Says Goodbye”

Written by Kate Barris

Documentary:

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet – 40 Years of One Night Stands

Narration written by Robert Lower

Episodic half-hour:

Less Than Kind -...

The Writers Guild of Canada (Wgc) just announced the finalists for the Wgc Screenwriting Awards. Those finalists come from the industry of television, filmmaking and web series. Besides, comedian Debra Digiovanni will host the 14th Annual Wgc Screenwriting Awards on April 19, 2010.

So, the finalists are...

Animation:

* Grossology - "New Recruits." Written by Richard Clark.

* Total Drama Action - "Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen." Written by Alex Ganetakos.

* League of Super Evil - “Glory Hog." Written by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Davila LeBlanc

* Total Drama Action - "The Sand Witch Project." Written by Shelley Scarrow.

Children & Preschool

* Max and Ruby - "Max Says Goodbye." Written by Kate Barris.

* Max and Ruby - "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report." Written by Shelley Hoffman & Robert Pincombe.

* Zigby - "Zigby's Collection." Written by Louise Moon

Documentary:

* Malls R Us (Feature Version). Written by Helene Klodawsky.

* The Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 40 Years of One Night Stands. Narration Written by Robert Lower.

TORONTO -- "Corner Gas", Canada's most popular TV sitcom, earned writers Mark Farrell and Robert Sheridan top honors for best half-hour comedy as the 2008 Canadian Screenwriting Awards were handed out here Monday night.

Denis McGrath and Robert Wertheimer grabbed the writing trophy for best one-hour drama for "Across the River to Motor City", while Travis McDonald picked up the movie script award for his work on Carl Bessai's "Normal".

Organized by the Writers Guild of Canada, the show also saw Peter Mohan (Blood Ties, Mutant X) awarded the prize for top showrunner.

A complete list of winners follows:

Best children and preschool

Kenn Scott, Iggy Arbuckle "Petition Impossible"



Best documentary

Barri Cohen, "Toxic Trespass"



Best half-hour drama

Mark Farrell, Robert Sheridan, Corner Gas, "Seeing Things"



Best one-hour drama

Denis Mcgrath and Robert Wertheimer, Across The River To Motor City, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President"



Best feature film

Travis McDonald, "Normal"



Best TV movie of the week or miniseries

Ian Weir, "Dragon Boys"; written by Ian Weir



Best radio drama

Jason Sherman, Adam Pettle, Greg Nelson, "Afghanada"



Best variety

Kevin White, Mark Critch, Irwin Barker, Gavin Crawford, Gary Pearson, Jennifer Whalen, Carolyn Taylor, Albert Howell, Dave Nystrom, Geri Hall, Todd Allen, Tim Mcauliffe, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, "Episode 17"



Best youth

Brent Piaskoski, Naturally Sadie, "In or Out of Africa"...