FACTUALWEST 2020
VIRTUAL EDITION
A Skills & Project Development Conference for people who work in
Factual, Lifestyle & Documentary Television
Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2020 out of Vancouver, BC
A different KIND OF CONFERENCE
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT MAKING GREAT TELEVISION
Now in its fifth year, FactualWEST is a one-of-a-kind, conference for mid-career and senior creators, producers and crew working in factual, lifestyle, reality and documentary television. We bring together top showrunners, broadcasters, creators and producers for workshops designed to help you increase your skills, learn practical tips and get useful insights you can use move your career and your projects forward.
FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CARE ABOUT & stay ahead of the curve
Our sessions are streamed so you can focus on developing the skills you care about most: Writing, Producing, Field and Post, Digital Storytelling. Each stream offers a number of practical sessions with top talent. We’re also bringing in top-level creators and producers who are making exceptional shows to share their ideas on new ways of doing things. This year, we are going virtual but our goal is still the same
join field and post for discounts, and to be part of the community
Field and Post members receive discounts on attending FactualWEST, along with other benefits. Visit Field and Post’s website to learn more, or click here to join now.
NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS & pitch your project to EXECUTIVES
conference schedule
Visit our Schedule + People page to check out the lineup of workshops, speakers and events for FactualWEST 2020.
LOCATION
FactualWEST will be taking place virtually this year.
Why ATTEND
FACTUALWEST is the only conference in North America focusing exclusively on skills & project development for creators, crew and producers working in factual, lifestyle and documentary television.
organized by the people, for the people
thank you to our great partners!
FactualWEST is made possible by the support of a number of generous partners and sponsors who help fund and program the event.
led by an industry-wide advisory board
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
FactualWEST is presented by Field & Post Vancouver
with the generous support of a variety of funding partners and sponsors who recognize the value of this conference.
Co-Presenting Partners
Partner Sponsor
Bell Fund I TELUS STORYHIVE
Senior Sponsor
Chandler Fogden Aldous Entertainment Law
Contributing Sponsor
Entertainment One
Supporter
If you would like to become a sponsor, please email us at info@fieldandpost.ca
our team
FactualWEST thanks everyone who puts so much time, energy and passion into making this event possible.
Event Producer
Amber Orchard, Amber Orchard Events
Programming Manager
Kate Green
Publicist
Theodora Jean, Coldwater Communications
Programming Co-Chairs
Kate Green, Cheryl Binning
Fund Development Committee
Trish Neufeld, John Ritchie, Michael Francis
Field and Post Vancouver Board of Directors
John Ritchie – President
Michael Francis – Vice President
Dana Johl – Treasurer
Jenypher Fisher – Secretary
Renée Lukacs
Dominique Basi
Cheryl Binning
Kate Green