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Producer’s Panel Series Workshop

January 09 2019

The PW5 Producer’s Panel Series, Island Edition presented by WIFTV, the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission, and the Vancouver Island North Film Commission.

Date & Time: February 9th and 10th from 9:30 to 4:30
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway - 829
McCallum Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6W6

Lunch is provided. Registration is available for one or both days!

This panel series examines each overlapping phase of production from development to distribution. Producers and senior industry experts share their knowledge through a series of moderated panel discussions. Each panel discussion is followed by a small group breakout session where particular questions can be addressed.

Day one will focus on the getting started, the script and development, and financing. Day two will focus on production, post-production, distribution, and marketing.

Schedule - stay tuned as we update this page as panelist are still being confirmed
Day One: The Production Company; The Script and Development; Financing
Saturday, February 9th, 2018 from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee

10:00 – 12:30 Panel Discussion with:
Erin Skillen (Aplify Her)
Matt Drake (Chesapeake Shores, Ties that Bind)
Don Enright

12:30 – 1:00 Breakout session

1:-00 – 1:30 Lunch - provided

1:30 - 4:00 Panel discussion with:
Jill Reilly (Creative BC)
Kath Drew
Elizabeth Schofield

4:00 - 4:30 Breakout Session

Day Two: Production; Post-Production; Distribution; Marketing
Sunday, February 10th, 2018 from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee

10:00 – 12:30 Panel discussion with:
Arwen Hunter (For the Love of Music, Creating Harmony)
Deborah Osborne
Barbara Todd Hager (1491, Truth Dance and Reconciliation)

12:30 – 1:00 Breakout Sessions

1:00 - 1:30 Lunch - provided

1:30 – 4:00 Panel discussion with:
Nicole Sorochan (One Net Inc)
Anita Adams (First Weekend Club)

4:00 - 4:30 Breakout Session

Panels discussions will be moderated by comedian, producer, social media influencer, Dan Duval.