Returning for the tenth year on November 7 & 8, 2025 with a two-day event, FactualWEST is a one-of-a-kind conference for producers and crew working in factual, lifestyle, reality and documentary television. This year’s theme, “Global Shows with Canadian Roots” is all about celebrating Canada’s world-class hub for reality and factual TV, with large-scale multi-cam shows leading the charge.
This year’s keynote address will be with Kevin Lee, Executive Producer behind global hits like The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Simple Life, The Summit, The Challenge, Road Rules, and The Real World, and creator of hit unscripted shows like Fight to Survive, Stranded with a MillionDollars and Murder.
With decades of experience producing and creating some of the world’s biggest and most influential unscripted series, Kevin will share his expertise on what it takes to deliver reality TV at scale. He’ll offer a behind-the-scenes look at bringing major global formats to life—now including Fear Factor and Yes, Chef!, two of the latest blockbuster franchises filming right here in Canada. Kevin will dive into why international productions are increasingly choosing Canada, and what that means for the future of our industry.
From pitching and selling, to boots-on-the-ground production, challenge producing, and fast-paced post, FactualWest is diving into the entire multi-cam pipeline. Hear directly from the executives and creatives shaping the future of the genre, and gain the real-world insights and skills you need to get in the game—or level up your play. Our crews are booked and busy, the world is watching, and Canada is delivering. If you want to be part of the boom, this is where your journey begins. Join and be part of the movement.
This year’s sessions cover the whole journey of making great content: from development and directing to production, post, and even the behind-the-scenes business. Our practical, hands-on workshops are led by top talent from LA, Toronto, and Vancouver, and you’ll hear directly from the creators, showrunners, and producers behind Million Dollar Secret, The Snake, Beast Games, and Extracted.
And of course, the crowd-pleasers are back: the high-energy Pitch Thunderdome, one-on-one network pitch sessions, and plenty of opportunities to mix, mingle, and make deals.