FACTUALWEST 2021
THE HYBRID EDITION
A Skills & Project Development Conference for people who work in
Factual, Lifestyle & Documentary Television
Friday, November 5 & Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Vancouver, BC
In accordance with the Provincial Health Officer’s order effective September 13, 2021, all event participants (patrons, speakers and event staff) are now required to provide proof of vaccination to attend FactualWEST in-person.
A different KIND OF CONFERENCE
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT MAKING GREAT TELEVISION
Now in its sixth 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 2021.
LOCATION
FactualWEST will be taking place in-person at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue at 510 Hastings Street in Vancouver with a virtual component.
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
last year
The fifth FactualWEST conference was held virtually in November 2020 and brought together delegates online for an exceptional day of skills development and networking.
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
Premium Sponsor
CMPA-BC I TELUS STORYHIVE I Great Pacific TV
Partner Sponsor
Canada Media Fund I Rogers Group of Funds I Entertainment One I Fireworks Media Group
Senior Sponsor
Chandler Fogden Aldous Entertainment Law I
Big Time Decent Productions
Contributing Sponsor
Omnifilm Entertainment I Tyson Media Productions
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
Fund Development Committee
Trish Neufeld, John Ritchie, Michael Francis
Field and Post Vancouver Board of Directors