BRIDGING BEYOND BORDERS

Igniting the next generation of global storytellers

July 18-20, 2025 Vancouver, Canada

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EXNW is a global next-generation creative summit designed to highlight, elevate, and empower equity-deserving creatives in and across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation.

The 3rd Annual EXNW Global Connector Awards are back, and this year’s nominations are more powerful than ever.

These awards spotlight individual and organizations whose work transcends boundaries, connecting cultures, communities, and industries through storytelling, mentorship, and innovation. Our honorees build bridges that enable underrepresented creators to Thrive and drive structural change in global entertainment.

Highlighted Speakers

  • Summit Keynote Speaker/ Director

    Creator of KIM'S CONVENIENCE

    Ins Choi was born in Korea but grew up and currently lives in Toronto with his wife and two kids. He recently played the part of Appa in the stage production of his play, Kim’s Convenience, in the UK and at soulpepper in Toronto. It’ll tour this fall to various U.S. theatres including A.C.T in San Francisco. He’s also written the plays, Son of a Preacherman, Bad Parent and has taught writing through various organizations.

Cultivating a Global Creative Network

Access to Funding

EXNW's programming is purposefully structured to bridge connections between creators and investors seeking cutting-edge opportunities to shape the future narrative of film, content, television, gaming and animation.

Professional Development

Through networking with peers, mentors, and notable innovators, creators will bolster their toolkit while gaining essential knowledge about the inner workings of film, tv, streaming, gaming, and animation.

Community

Arrive as individuals; depart as a collective! Cultivate bonds with fellow visionaries to collaboratively influence the trajectory of film and television storytelling. Shifting to an  abundance mindset requires active collaboration.

“Many of us have deep roots that grow between continents creating unique identities and stories that need to be acknowledged, elevated and celebrated. We feel at home everywhere, anywhere, and nowhere, constantly questioning - and being questioned on - what it means to belong.”

- Barbara Lee, EXNW Creator

Everywhere.Anywhere.Nowhere.

Experience Vancouver

Nestled between the Northshore mountains and the serenity of the Pacific ocean,  Vancouver offers an abundance of natural beauty and scenic inspiration. It’s also home to hundreds of world-class companies in tech, digital media, gaming, and film production.

  • Renowned as the third-largest film and TV production hotspot in North America.

  • Home to a vibrant mix of domestic and international companies 

  • Home of the world's largest cluster of domestic and foreign-owned production houses, including 60 studios and over 200 companies