FactualWEST | A Skills & Project Development Conference for people who work in factual, documentary and lifestyle television.

FACTUALWEST 2018

A Skills & Project Development Conference for people who work in
Factual, Lifestyle & Documentary Television
Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Vancouver, BC

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Registration for FactualWEST is only $175. That’s significantly lower than most other conferences. We deliberately keep our registration price low to keep the event as accessible as possible.

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Field and Post members and CMPA members receive an additional $25 off!

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CMPA Members: To get your promo code, contact the CMPA BC Producers Branch.

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A different KIND OF CONFERENCE

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PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT MAKING GREAT TELEVISION

Now in its third year, 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 top-level creators and producers who are making exceptional shows to share their ideas on new ways of doing things. This year, we’re adding opportunities to pitch your projects.

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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.

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NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS & pitch your project to 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 top showrunners, executives and producers and, new this year, adding opportunities for you to pitch your ideas to buyers.

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conference schedule

Visit our Schedule + People page to check out the lineup of workshops, speakers and events at FactualWEST 2018.

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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 grateful 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.

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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

CMPA-BC | Creative BC | TELUS Storyhive

Senior Partners

Great Pacific Television

Partners

Canada Media Fund | FusionCine

Senior Sponsors

Omnifilm | Entertainment One
Knowledge Network | Chandler Fogden Aldous

Contributing Sponsors

Line 21 | Creek Water Media | Hand to Hand Studios

If you would like to become a sponsor, please email us at info@fieldandpost.ca

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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, Amber Orchard Events

Programming Manager
Erin Mussolum

Programming Co-Chairs
Kate Green, Cheryl Binning

Fund Development Committee
Robert Hardy, John Ritchie, Michael Francis

Field and Post Vancouver Board of Directors
Kate Green, President
Michael Francis, Vice President
Dana Johl, Treasurer
Jenypher Fisher, Secretary
Cheryl Binning
Robert Hardy
Thomas Hunt
David Ozier
Alec Richardson
John Ritchie
David Schmidt

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