Michael Coutanche

Michael Coutanche is an Associate Professor in the Media Production program at the RTA School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University. His expertise centers on writing for television, film, radio, and emerging digital platforms, with a focus on the evolution of storytelling forms and creative collaboration dynamics.

• Education: BA (Wilfred Laurier University), BAA (Ryerson University), MFA (York University)
• Former executive producer at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and Alliance Communications Corporation
• Researcher at Screenwriter Research Network, Broadcast Education Association, and Inter-Disciplinary Society conferences
• Contributor to Canadian screenwriting talent development and socio-economic studies of the Writers’ Guild of Canada membership

Scientific Awards

• Massey Toronto Met Fellow (2015-2016)

Coutanche serves on the Toronto Screenwriting Conference advisory board and works as a story editor and advisor to media companies and funding organizations. His former students have contributed to popular series like The Office, Community, and Degrassi, reflecting his influence on Canada's screenwriting industry.