BRIDGING BEYOND BORDERS

JULY 26-28, 2024 VANCOUVER, BC

Igniting the next generation of global storytellers

“EXNW 2024 was a powerful testament to our shared vision. We're proud to have been on this journey with you - share your standout moments and stay connected with our community.”

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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.

Announcing 2024 EXNW Global Connectors Award

2024 EXNW Global Connector Honourees Ryan Andal (Secret Location); Loretta Todd ( IM4 Lab); Sung Kang ( Raison D’Etre Stories, Fast & Furious); Nisha Pahuja ( To Kill a Tiger); and Joy Loewen (Canada Media Fund)

Highlighted Speakers

  • Summit Keynote Speaker/ Director

    Oscar-nominated, Peabody and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Nisha Pahuja, known for her compelling documentaries on human rights issues, recently won acclaim for her film TO KILL A TIGER, which has garnered 27 awards including Best Canadian Feature Film at TIFF.

  • Summit Keynote Speaker | Actor & Producer

    SUNG KANG, famed for his role as Han in Universal Studios' blockbuster franchise THE FAST & FURIOUS, is a versatile actor and director with a robust presence in TV, film, and car culture globally.

  • Featured Speaker/ Writer & Director

    South Asian-Canadian writer and director behind acclaimed films like "Signature Move" and the feature debut "The Queen of My Dreams" (2023), known for their powerful and diverse narratives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Film and TV

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

Web 3 Capital

Home to a vibrant mix of domestic and international companies 

VFX and Animation

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

EXNW Presenters and Panelists