FactualWest | A conference for documentary and reality producers

FACTUALWEST 2017

Skills & Project Development Conference for people who work in
Factual, Lifestyle & Documentary Television
October 21, 2017 in Vancouver, BC

A DIFFERENT KIND OF CONFERENCE

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PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT MAKING GREAT TELEVISION

FactualWEST is a one-of-a-kind, one day 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 a day of 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.

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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: Storytelling, Producing, Field Skills, Post-Production and Development. Each stream offers a number of practical sessions with top talent. We’re also bringing in creators and producers who are making shows for Netflix and other digital channels to share their ideas on new ways of doing things.

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field and post members save $25 off registration!

Field & Post members save $25 off their registration. Since an annual membership is only $25, why not join Field and Post now to get the discount, plus all the benefits of belonging to Field & Post? Visit www.fieldandpost.ca to sign up!

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NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS & EXECUTIVES

The TV business is all about relationships: with your peers, your bosses and your buyers. FactualWEST is all about giving people a chance to network and make the connections you need. That’s why we’re bringing the community together with showrunners, executives and producers working on series for Bell Media, Netflix, CBC, Corus and other leading companies.

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conference schedule

We have a full roster of amazing speakers and panels on October 21, 2017. View the complete schedule and sign up here.

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LOCATION

FactualWEST takes place at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, located at 580 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6.

We encourage out of town guests to stay at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites, right next door.

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

FactualWEST is organized by Field & Post Vancouver, a non-profit community organization of people who work in factual, lifestyle and documentary television. We’re all volunteers, doing our part to keep the industry thriving. Visit www.fieldandpost.ca to learn more, and become a member.

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

FactualWEST is greatful for the effort put in by our volunteer advisory board, who represent a cross-section of the industry.

last year

The second annual FactualWEST conference was held in October, 2017 and brought together delegates for an exceptional day of skills development and networking.

past attendees loved it

Don’t take our word for it. See what people said about last years conference.

“We fell in love with this event, with Vancouver, and with the attendees. Everything was perfectly organized and so personal. I have done many events and never have I felt so welcome and appreciated.”

Tim Crescenti | Small World IFT

“I just wanted to send a note to say congratulations on throwing such an amazing event this weekend. I can’t believe how brilliant the lectures I attended were, and the networking event afterwards provided such a nice, relaxed atmosphere.” FactualWEST Attendee

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

FactualWEST is presented by Field & Post Vancouver
with the generous support of:

Co-Presenting Partners
CMPA-BC | CreativeBC

Premium Partner
TELUS STORYHIVE

Partners
FusionCine | Canada Media Fund | Great Pacific Media

Senior Sponsors
Omnifilm Entertainment | Entertainment One| Chandler Fogden Aldous | Walkie

Contributing Sponsors & Supporters
Finale | The Mix Room | Line21 | Vancouver Post Alliance | Lark Productions

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our team

FactualWEST thanks everyone who puts so much time, energy and passion into making this event possible.

Event Producer
Amber Orchard

FactualWEST Indusry Advisory Board
John Ritchie, Screen Door Productions (Chair)
Mark Miller, Great Pacific Television
Dana Johl, Producer (Co-Founder)
Cheryl Binning, Writer/Producer (Programming Co-Chair)
Byron Drinkle, FusionCine
Kate Green, KGP Films (Co-Founder,
Programming Co-Chair)
David Gullason, Omnifilm Entertainment
Robert Hardy, Perfect Day Productions (Co-Founder)
Heather Hawthorn Doyle, Producer/Director
Lizzy Karp, TELUS Storyhive
Rena Kawabata, CreativeBC
Natasha Lymburner, HSBC
Ashley Olpherts, Lark Productions
Liz Shorten, CMPA-BC
Cal Schumiatcher, Entertainment One
Suzanne Thompson, Encore Vancouver
& Vancouver Post Alliance

Field and Post Vancouver Board of Directors
Kate Green, President
Robert Hardy, Vice President
Dana Johl, Treasurer

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