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Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Film and TV industry summit celebrating, supporting diversity returns to Vancouver this week
An entertainment industry summit that celebrates and supports diversity in Hollywood North returns to Vancouver this week. Hosted by the Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO), The East by Northwest (EXNW) is set to take place July 18-20 at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel. Article content The event provides a platform for racialized Canadian entertainment industry creatives to access Asia-Pacific industry leaders, generate partnerships, and reimagine how content is financed, produced and distributed globally. Article content Article content 'We are creating the space and the momentum for the next wave of Canadian stories to reach international screens,' said Barbara Lee, RESO founder and EXNW creator in a statement. 'EXNW is where the future of global storytelling begins.' Article content Article content EXNW organizers see the conference as 'a launch pad for new narratives, new business, and a more inclusive global entertainment landscape.' Article content 'We're proud to convene leading industry voices from the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea at EXNW 2025,' said Hanna Cho, RESO executive director and EXNW Asia Pacific program director. 'As Canada deepens its ties across the Asia-Pacific, we see EXNW as a timely and vital space for equity-driven international collaboration to take root, right here in Vancouver. ' The core of EXNW is a series of panel conversations featuring Asia-Pacific and North American executives, producers, and investors. Highlighted speakers include: Joonsuh Park of SLL Studios in South Korea; Chairman Reyes from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP); and Pantham Thongsang, Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA). Article content Also on the schedule is a special presentation by Ins Choi, creator of the international hit comedy, Kim's Convenience. Article content The conference will hold pitch sessions where selected creators will get to present their projects to Asia-Pacific and North American funders, broadcasters, and producers. Article content An EXNW Ball is scheduled for July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Co-hosted by Kevin Vidal (Workin' Moms) and ball co-chair Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica) the event will include entertainment by Juno-nominated Canadian singer Warren Dean Flandez. Article content Article content Article content Also on the slate is the presentation of the EXNW Global Connector Awards which celebrates industry trailblazers. Past honourees include Sung Kang, Nisha Pahuja, Loretta Todd and others. Article content
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Industry summit celebrating and supporting diversity returns to Vancouver this week
An industry summit that celebrates and supports diversity in Hollywood North returns to Vancouver this week. Hosted by the Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO), The East by Northwest ( EXNW ) is set to take place July 18-20 at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel. The event provides a platform for racialized Canadian entertainment industry creatives to access Asia-Pacific industry leaders, generate partnerships, and reimagine how content is financed, produced and distributed globally. 'We are creating the space and the momentum for the next wave of Canadian stories to reach international screens,' said Barbara Lee, RESO founder and EXNW creator in a statement. 'EXNW is where the future of global storytelling begins.' Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. EXNW organizers see the conference as 'a launch pad for new narratives , new business, and a more inclusive global entertainment landscape.' 'We're proud to convene leading industry voices from the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea at EXNW 2025,' said Hanna Cho, RESO executive director and EXNW Asia Pacific program director. 'As Canada deepens its ties across the Asia-Pacific, we see EXNW as a timely and vital space for equity-driven international collaboration to take root, right here in Vancouver. ' The core of EXNW is a series of panel conversations featuring Asia-Pacific and North American executives, producers, and investors. Highlighted speakers include: Joonsuh Park of SLL Studios in South Korea; Chairman Reyes from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP); and Pantham Thongsang, Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA). Also on the schedule is a special presentation by Ins Choi, creator of the international hit comedy, Kim's Convenience. The conference will hold pitch sessions where selected creators will get to present their projects to Asia-Pacific and North American funders, broadcasters, and producers. An EXNW Ball is scheduled for July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Co-hosted by Kevin Vidal (Workin' Moms) and ball co-chair Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica) the event will include entertainment by Juno-nominated Canadian singer Warren Dean Flandez. Also on the slate is the presentation of the EXNW Global Connector Awards which celebrates industry trailblazers. Past honourees include Sung Kang, Nisha Pahuja, Loretta Todd and others. The conference will close out with EXNW Grand Finale at Floata Seafood Restaurant on July 20. A day of public programming in Vancouver's Chinatown will include AI and storytelling panel and drag performances by the House of Rice in celebration of Pride Month. All July 20 events are open to the public. Tickets are available here .
