FactualWEST 2020

Using the networking feature in our conference platform, connect with our Broadcasters for one-on-one video chats - pitch an idea, ask a question or just say "hello."

Senior unscripted producer, story editor and former unscripted production executive at Corus, Margot Daley, will discuss the importance of representation in the edit suite. The edit suite has the most direct influence and sway on what makes the final 44 mins. Story Editors need to be aware that they aren’t pushing old narratives and have to be sensitive about how people who almost never get a voice are portrayed. In this session, Margot Daley will discuss some of her experiences, story editing and best practices for articulating concerns to your producer in a conversational way.

Sponsored Great Pacific Media

Any episode of TV is only as strong as its weakest scene. That’s why, when delivering a cut, you need to make every scene a showstopper. But what do you do when the footage just isn’t there? You need this scene to get your story from A to B, but the coverage is weak, the main players are out of focus, and there is no conflict happening between action and cut… How do you take this dud of a scene and turn it into something not only passable, but entertaining? And how do you balance making the scene feel 'real', without crossing your ethical lines?
Join veterans Andy Bely and Dylan Wertz for this conversational workshop taking you behind the edit suite door and showing you how to polish that turd into television Gold… well, television Bronze at least.

Sponsored by Big Time Decent Productions

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: Seed&Spark’s Emily Best connects you with what you really want to do with your career - that big, hairy, audacious goal - and how to frame the pitch for your current project in service of your larger goals. You'll walk through each step of crafting an exceptional pitch, and how to craft the right story for investors, executives, audiences and more.

The Social Dilemma has quickly become one of the most talked about documentaries of 2020. Currently airing on Netflix, this documentary-drama explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. Join writer/director Jeff Orlowski as he recounts how he became aware of the dilemma social media creates and why he chose to unravel it through combining a narrative and documentary story. Moderated by Executive Producer David Gullason this is one conversation not to be missed.

Join FactualWEST for their first interactive virtual cocktail class. In this hands-on class, taught by one of the expert Bar Cart Educators, participants will learn how to make two classic gin cocktails:
1. Southside
2. Gin Mule
Cocktail kits and equipment will be delivered on Thursday, November 5th between 11am — 5pm.
The Gin Cocktail Class will be hosted on Friday, November 6th at 6 pm.
Order your kit here: https://barcart.ca/products/factualwest-gin-cocktail-class