FactualWEST 2021

*Note this class requires a separate ticket that must be booked through Eventbrite and will be delivered by Zoom.

Join writting instructor at Kings University Wanda Taylor on this deep dive into the ethics of writting. In this master class you will be examining real life dilemmas with examples pulled from Wanda's own film career. You will be engaged with interactive discussion around experiences and evaluating solutions. Topics will include- Whose voice is missing from the narractive, Apprpriation vs Creative Freedom, ethical considerations that impact communities, what are the short and long term effects of documentary storytelling on under-represented communities.

Join the cast and producers of Deadman's Curse (new, History Channel) APTN’s Queen of the Oil Patch, and Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet (new, APTN/Blue Ant) along with Cultural Heritage Consultant Gail Starr, as they discuss the right way to approach telling Indigenous stories and gaining access to traditional lands. The importance of building trust and partnerships for these productions and others is pivotal in the storytelling and this session will give insight into the behind the scenes work done by both the cultural monitors, cast and the producers, as well as lessons learned. 

Lauren Bercovitch from Kelly & Kelly, one of Canada's most successful podcast companies, will take you through the basics of podcasting: from development to distribution, how to get a podcast financed, and why podcasts should be used for IP development.