FactualWEST 2026

Get ready for a powerhouse session as 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 including Fight to Survive, Stranded with a Million Dollars, and Murder, sits down with Toby Dormer, President, Canada, Unscripted Division at Blink49 Studios, and Executive Producer of recent hits such as Beast Games, Come Dine With Me Canada, Queen of the Castle, and Prime Video’s RomCon: Who the F**k Is Jason Porter. A seasoned producer and executive with extensive experience across global franchises, Toby brings deep expertise in delivering premium factual content that blends creativity with commercial appeal.

With decades of experience producing and creating some of the world’s most influential unscripted series, Kevin will share his expertise on what it takes to deliver reality TV at scale, offering a behind-the-scenes look at bringing major global formats to life, including Fear Factor and Yes, Chef!, two of the latest blockbuster franchises filming right here in Canada. Toby will spotlight how Blink49 Studios is driving the next wave of premium unscripted content, as the pair explores why international productions are increasingly choosing Canada and what that means for the future of the industry.

Sessions and schedule subject to change.