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

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 subject to change, stay tuned for updates to this page as additional panelist are 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)
• Elizabeth Schofield (Omnifilm Entertainment Ltd)

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
• Don Enright 

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)
• Lesley Diana (The Promotion People)

4:00 - 4:30 Breakout Session

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

Dan Duvall is a comedian, writer and producer from Victoria BC Canada. After being discovered on Twitter, Dan has worked on everything from advertising to feature films. His unique story is the subject of a recent documentary: Funny Tweets.

Registration is available for one or both days, click here to register.  

This Producer's Panel Series has made possible thanks to the support of: