FactualWEST 2023 | FactualWEST

A different KIND OF CONFERENCE

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PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT MAKING GREAT TELEVISION

Now in its eighth 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.

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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: 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

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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 for FactualWEST 2023.

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LOCATION

FactualWEST will be taking place in-person at the Segal Centre at 500 Granville Street and the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue at 510 Hastings Street in Vancouver.

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 seventh FactualWEST conference was held in November 2022 and brought together delegates online 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

Partner

Tyson Media Productions

Rogers Group of Funds

TELUS originals

Senior Sponsor

Big Time Decent Productions

Chandler Fogden Lyman Entertainment Law