_ WESTDOC is an event designed for access and information. A casual atmosphere for mingling with top decision makers.  Our attendees say the same thing year after year: great people, great ideas. And now we’re moving to a great new location; Culver City.

Bordered by Sony Studios on one end and the legendary Culver Studios on the other, downtown Culver City, known as “the Heart of Screenland,” provides the ideal open environment for WESTDOC 2012. The opening night film, panels, the keynote, PitchFest, and our vendors area will all be located at the beautiful Pacific Theaters Culver Stadium 12.  Meanwhile, literally steps away from the theater, the historic and remodeled Culver Hotel will serve as the social center point of WESTDOC, featuring a great lounge and seating area dedicated exclusively for attendees.

WESTDOC 2010 included over 120 speakers from the broadcast industry. With digital delivery well on its way to becoming the standard for the entertainment business, we expect to expand our coverage of this invigorating aspect of the industry.  Expect more discussions about navigating the digital marketplace and utilizing newly emerging technologies along with the top network programming executives.
 
Don’t forget about the phenomenally successful PitchFest – your opportunity to pitch your project to network executives and a live audience. Our deadline for submission is August 15, 2012.  Click here to learn more.

When you need to stretch your legs and clear your head, there are more than two dozen restaurants along hip Culver and Washington Boulevards, a brief walk from the epicenter of WESTDOC. Parking is easy with 4 nearby structures.  

For attendees who can’t bear to leave their MacBook Pros and iPads behind, free Wi-Fi is available downtown.  For more information, visit bit.ly/WDwifi

As in previous years, one ticket gets you into everything: the Sunday sneak screening, the panels, and the parties. Discounted Early Bird registration is now available through April 30th, 2012.

Check back for frequent updates regarding information about our opening night screening, keynote speakers, parties and other events in our exciting 2012 schedule. Register now or sign up on our mailing list or Twitter feed for the most up-to-date information.