FactualWEST 2025 | FactualWEST

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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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FactualWEST members save $25 off registration!

FactualWEST members save $25 on Early Bird tickets and $50 on Regular Priced tickets (excluding single-day tickets).

With an annual membership costing only $25, joining FactualWEST practically pays for itself. Plus you’ll enjoy all the added benefits of being a member.

Visit www.factualwest.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, Blue Ant, Amazon and other leading networks.

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conference schedule

We have a full roster of amazing speakers and panels. View the complete schedule and sign up here.

Buy tickets for FactualWEST Conference 2025 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.

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 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.factualwest.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.

SUPPORTED BY OUR BOARD

FactualWEST is deeply grateful to our board for their guidance and dedication throughout the year.

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 made possible through the generous support of:

Co-Presenting Partners
CreativeBC

Premium Partner
Bell Fund

Senior Sponsors
Fireworks Media Group | Omnifilm Entertainment

Contributing Sponsors & Supporters
ActSafe | Alter Ego Post | Accessible Media Inc. | Big Time Decent