James Hurst (screenwriter)

He launched his career with the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (CTV & TeenNick), writing thirty episodes and showrunning seasons five and six.

He went on to write/produce many series, including Flashpoint (CTV & CBS), Being Erica (CBC & Soapnet), Sophie (CBC), Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (Space) and most recently The Listener (CTV & Fox Intl).

Along with novelist Andrew Pyper, James is co-creator of a number of series in development.

A graduate of York University, James has won two WGC Screenwriting Awards (2004 & 2005) and received three nominations (2006, 2007, 2010).

Wearing a different hat, James has also contributed to WireTap and This American Life, both for Public Radio International.