© WESTDOC: The West Coast Documentary and Reality Conference |
Areas of Interest for Attendees
Keynote panels and seminars - Two days of information and dialog. See our schedule. Panel schedule is updated daily as more speakers confirm. Check back often for Speaker and Master Class updates. PitchFest - Got an idea? Looking to pitch in front of potential network buyers and a live audience? This is your event! Inspired by The Documentary Forum, IDFA, and other live pitching events, Pitchfest is compelling entertainment where the audience decides the winner. Attendance to PitchFest is part of your WESTDOC admission. WESTDOC is pleased to announce that this year The Gilbert Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch is sponsoring PitchFest with $7,500 in cash prizes! Click here if you are interested in submitting to PitchFest before August 15th. The Sit-Down - 30 minute Broadcaster overviews from the networks outlining their needs today and tomorrow. Find out exactly what they want and how to get your pitch to the right person. Go to our schedule and click on the Sit-Down icon for a complete listing of broadcasters and production companies. Sponsored by: Face Time - One-on-one meetings with the network people you want to pitch. Reservations are limited on a first come first serve basis, so register early. The Face-Time reservation schedule will be e-mailed to registrants on September 1st, so there’s still time to get your meetings lined up. Master Classes - Master Class A: Learn how to Shoot and Edit in HDSLR with master cinematographer Philip Bloom. Master Class B: Network License Fees and The Pitch Perfected with Peter Hamilton and Fernanda Rossi. Networking - Our venue is dedicated to making introductions and dialog with those who buy content and those who make content. Parties - End each day with our now famous cocktail mixers. Socialize with speakers and attendees and enjoy the nearby THIRD STREET PROMANADE for great restaurants and bars. Opening Night Screening - The 2010 Sundance documentary hit: Catfish. Join us Sunday September 12th at 6:30 pm for a sneak preview of the movie that had Sundance buzzing. Screening will be followed by a Q&A and cocktail party with the filmmakers. |
| Sponsored by:
|
| Sponsored by:
|