Conference Schedule
REGISTRATION OPENS
Enjoy a light breakfast and spend your morning chatting with other creators!
International Summit: “The Web Series Frontier”:
A Summit with leading international and Canadian short form series professionals was held on September 18th. Find out what insights were learned and what the strategies are for the future of short form series.
Keynote:
This visionary producer will give her perspective on the web series world within the media ecostystem.
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Making Moves, From Short Form to Long Form:
Everything you need to know about developing, negotiating and the producing challenges that come with transforming your short form series into other formats
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Achieving Success with Innovative Storytelling, Partnerships and Audience Development (PRESENTED BY TELUS FUND)
Tips for Creating Health and Wellness Content through Partnerships and Understanding Audiences
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LUNCH
The Rise of the Niche Podcast:
Have you thought about a podcast? Tips on how to build a community and monetize your podcast.
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CMF CONNECTS: 1-on-1 speed pitch meetings
Presented by
Signups are now open! Only available for registered delegates.
Resonate with Underrepresented Audiences (Presentation)
Produce Green: Sustainable Practices on Set (Presentation)
Turn Your Favourite Books into Successful Screen-Based IP (Fireside chat)
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Meet New People, Damn It (Coffee Break)
Welcome to the Real World: The True Magic of Unscripted Web Series
Everything from documentary and factual to reality and new variety formats; learn how unscripted programming can pave the way to great opportunities to build a career.
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The World is Your Stage:
Distribution for web series can be a challenge. But there is hope. Learn about strategies that you can use to prepare for successful distribution.
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The Art of Making People LOL:
Comedy Writing for Short Form
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NETWORKING RECEPTION
Sponsored by the Independent Production Fund
REGISTRATION OPENS
Enjoy a light breakfast and spend your morning chatting with other creators!
Find The Right Home:
Attract the right platform for your project, whether FAST channels, traditional broadcasters, social media, niche platforms and alternative streamers. There are a lot of options out there. They know their audiences and what works for them.
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Meet more new people, damn it. (Networking Coffee Break)
Web Series from Down Under:
Business models and monetization, from TikTok to broadcast and everything in between. Hear from leading Australian producers & industry leaders.
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LUNCH
Money, Money, Money:
Navigating the Canadian Funding Network. Watch the funders put together a funding scenario live on stage.
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Meet ALL the people, damn it! (Networking Coffee Break)
Making Productions Accessible
Experts share insights on the ABC’s of making your production inclusive for people with disabilities.
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Womb Envy: A Case Study in Accessible Content (PRESENTED BY CANADA MEDIA FUND)
Learn how the team of Womb Envy used integrated described video (IDV) and various strategies throughout production to create a series that is making a mark
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Creating Trusted Brands for Kids & Youth:
Web series producers in the children’s market demonstrate how digital ancillary strategies, YouTube channels, playlists and repackaging can build brands, engage audiences, increase views and attract platforms, and how these trade secrets can apply to adult content too.
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Top Tips from Festival Directors from Around the World:
The Secrets to Maximizing the outcomes of your festival participation
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DINNER BREAK
Dinner is not being provided. There are many restaurants in walking distance. Delegates can also use this time to change clothes for the Awards Gala.
Cocktail Reception & Red Carpet
Get dressed up and join us for a fun evening!
Red carpet interviews will be scheduled in advance.
AWARDS GALA
About the WebSeries Canada Conference
Distinguished web creators of short-form series and podcasters from various regions of Canada and the world will present their works during an exclusive showcase. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to participate in the festival’s comprehensive conference programming, collaborating with luminaries in the industry.
The WebSeries Canada Conference is a way for creators to expand their networks. Check out the nominees for this year’s festival!
Follow WebSeries Canada on Instagram for more updates on the festival!
