Speaking
Victoria speaks and offers workshops on the following subjects:
- How to Crowdfund Your Indie Film
- Producing 101: From Knowing Nothing to Producing Your First Feature Film
- The 4 Hour Work Week in Practice – Inspired by Tim Ferriss
- Teaching Abroad: How to Score the Job of Your Dreams
- Teaching: How to Write a Stand-Out Resume and Cover Letter for Overseas Jobs
- Teaching in London, England: How to Rock It!
Upcoming Presentations, Workshops & Panels
January 26 2012
Webinar - “Teaching in London, England”
One hour webinar, all proceeds go to build a school in Africa with Pocket Change Heroes
Speaking in Los Angeles at a Film Courage/Hot Pixel Post Event
January 28 2012
Workshop – “Teaching Abroad 101″ – CV & Cover Letters, Interview Skills & Life Abroad
McGill University Education Department
March 8 & 12th
Presentation – “Crowdfunding 101″
University of Victoria, Fine Arts Department
Recent Presentations, Workshops & Panels
Thanks to Karen Warden of Film Courage for the image.
November 19, 2011: “Crowdfunding 101″ Speech at TEDxVictoria
Ted X Victoria Talk: Victoria Westcott on Crowdfunding 101
November 2, 2011:
“Teaching in London & Around the World”
University of Victoria
September 17, 2011: “Crowdfunding Your Film” Panel at Screenwriting Expo, Los Angeles. Buy tickets here.
September 20, 2011: “Crowdfunding in 2011 and Beyond” Panel at Hot Pixel Post Production/Film Courage, Los Angeles. Download the Audio here.
Not all past events are listed here. Victoria has spoken at Queen’s University, University of Toronto, Nipissing University and various other universities and colleges throughout Canada.
Want Victoria to speak where you are? Contact her.
Comments from participants in Victoria’s workshops:
“For the past number of years I have invited Victoria Westcott to my B.Ed students’ seminar. Victoria offers an engaging , upbeat and informative session on teaching in London schools. Her overview includes practical suggestions about how to be fully prepared to teach abroad including tips on resume writing and completing other documentation. Her knowledge about the UK Education system highlights her presentation as she offers valuable insight into opportunities and challenges for student teacher graduates of Canadian Teacher Education Programs. A highly recommended session for any educators interested in teaching in the UK.”
Phil Watt
Program Coordinator
School Experiences Office
Secondary Teacher Education
Faculty of Education
University of Victoria
“5 out of 5!”
“…enlightening, brings things close to home…” Jesse Betman
In regards to crowdfunding: “Excellent! You made me want to do it,” Ania
“5 out of 5. (Victoria) covers pretty much all the aspects you could possibly wonder about.”
“I feel like my mind was a caged bird and you came with a key to free me and open up the possibilities!” Elaine Koa
“Highly informative & inspiring as an artist to see what is possible & successful.”
“She is very enthusiastic and obviously really enjoys what she does!”
“Great information, packed full, good use of video/power points/class participation. Loved hearing success stories.”
“Awesome advice, captivating teacher, the sky is the limit!” Hannah T
“Victoria’s class was informative and fun for me – she is a very confident speaker and her presentations are presented so the audience can easily comprehend and enjoy/follow her instructions and lecturing.”
“I’d never heard of crowdfunding before to such an extent. I enjoyed Victoria’s knowledgeable experience and the optimistic point of view towards the subject.”
“This should be taught to every arts student. Very valuable info.”
