2026 Partners

EXNW is supported, in part, by a contribution from Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport Associations program.

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Founded in 1967, Telefilm Canada is a Crown corporation that invests in the development, production, promotion and distribution of the Canadian and Indigenous audiovisual industry. As the largest investor in Canadian cinema, Telefilm supports the economic power and cultural impact of the audiovisual sector in collaboration with industry players. Additionally, Telefilm provides recommendations to the Department of Canadian Heritage regarding the certification of treaty-based audiovisual co-productions, and administers programs of the Canada Media Fund. Visit telefilm.ca and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Letterboxd.  

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Creative BC is an independent non-profit society created and supported by the Province to sustain and help grow British Columbia’s creative sector, comprised of five distinct industries: motion picture, interactive digital media, music and sound recording, and both book and magazine publishing. The organization acts as an economic development agency with programs and services that expand B.C.’s creative economy, including: home of the BC Film Commission; administrator of provincial motion picture tax credit programs; administrator of funding programs; and provider of strategic business attraction, export, and research in support of the sector.

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Supported by the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is a not-for-profit organization that invests in Canadian creators and companies to tell stories that reflect and connect us all. We fund audiovisual and interactive digital media content—across all platforms—that builds a stronger cultural identity at home and on the world stage. The CMF puts stories front and centre, opening pathways to domestic and global markets and promoting a screen-based sector that is more resilient, more inclusive, and fuelled for growth. Visit our website to learn more about what we do: https://cmf-fmc.ca/

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Inspirit Foundation is a Canadian public foundation that invests in narrative change to build a more inclusive and pluralist Canada. Through philanthropy, impact investing, and partnerships, Inspirit supports initiatives that strengthen civic life, expand representation, and shift power to communities.

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Ontario Creates is an agency of the provincial government whose mandate is to be a catalyst for economic development, investment and collaboration in the film, television, music, book, magazine, and interactive digital media sectors, both domestically and internationally. Ontario Creates supports the film and television industries through a variety of programs, events, and funds. The Agency also administers tax credits on behalf of the provincial government: Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC); Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC); and the Ontario Computer Animation and special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE).

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The Canadian Independent Screen Fund for BPOC Creators (CISF) is Canada's only national fund dedicated to supporting Black and racialized creators by filling strategic gaps in the funding ecosystem and helping production companies build capacity, scale their operations, and access new market opportunities.

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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

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The CMPA is Canada’s trade association for independent producers, representing companies engaged in the development, production and distribution of English-language content for TV, feature film and digital media channels. https://cmpa.ca/

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Knowledge Network is British Columbia’s viewer-supported public educational broadcaster. Available on television throughout the province of British Columbia and on streaming platforms across Canada, we feature Knowledge Original documentaries commissioned from BC-based producers; curated dramas, premium factual series and documentaries from around the globe; and quality programming for pre-schoolers and parents. Our service is free and commercial free. For more information, visit www.knowledge.ca.

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The Independent Production Fund supports Canadian creators, writers, and producers by providing development and production financing for narrative television and short form series.

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VAFF is the longest running Asian film festival in Canada. It was founded in 1995 and debuted in September 1997. Since then, tens of thousands of film lovers have experienced a diverse selection of North American-Asian and international films. Each year VAFF attracts 5,000+ audience members over its four-day festival, seven-day virtual festival and year round events including industry program and short filmmaking competition. It also reaches many more through word of mouth, pre-festival events, and traditional and social media throughout the year. In 2020 almost every regional, national and international film festival pivot to be a virtual festival. VAFF was no exception. From the learnings of hosting virtual screenings and panels, VAFF will expand to include a section of its future film festivals to be virtual from 2021 onward. VAFF is entirely organized and produced by a group of dedicated volunteers, and is made possible by generous financial support from corporate sponsors, public funders and private donors.

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The Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University is a national, bilingual network of researchers, policymakers, artists, and creators from across Canada’s academic, government, non-profit, and private spheres. ​Through policy research, convening, and analysis, we support cultural policymaking from the local to the national levels. We are an independent, objective partner in the development of cultural policy, and in public policy issues to which the cultural sector contributes.

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The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP/ACTRA) is an autonomous branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada.

UBCP/ACTRA’s more than 8,800 members are an integral part of the approximately 30,000 performers who have come together to build ACTRA, the strongest Union of cultural workers in Canada.

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IATSE 891 unites 9,000+ professional artists and technicians who work in motion picture production in BC. Across our 19 departments, one thing is clear: we have world-class talent. Our members have helped grow British Columbia into one of the premier destinations in the world for motion picture production. We support all genres of production at all budget levels, bringing our artistry to acclaimed feature films and television series. Learn more at ourwork.ca.

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Proudly named Playback’s 2023 Production Company of the Year, Lark Productions is an award-winning Vancouver-based company with a proven track record of producing exceptional programming in Canada for the global marketplace. Established in 2010, Lark’s productions include the record-breaking smash hit and Citytv’s #1 prime time drama of the year, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, for Rogers and Universal Television, as well as the original police procedural Allegiance (CBC) in association with Universal International Studios.

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The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) represents more than 2,500 professional English-language screenwriters across Canada. Our members create stories that entertain and inspire audiences on every screen. The WGC negotiates and administers industry-leading collective agreements, advocates for Canadian screenwriters on public policy, educates through research and professional development programs, and hosts events and initiatives that promote and celebrate our member screenwriting community. Working together with industry partners, we aim to build a vibrant and inclusive Canadian production industry.

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The Mosquers Film Festival is a nonprofit arts organization based in Edmonton, Canada, dedicated to transforming how Muslims are represented through film, storytelling, and creative expression. Since its founding in 2006, the festival has grown into an internationally recognized platform that showcases authentic Muslim stories, celebrates diverse voices, and fosters dialogue through film screenings, performances, panels, and industry programming, creating opportunities for artists and audiences to connect across communities.

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Omnifilm Entertainment is one of Canada’s leading independent content companies. For over forty-five years, Omnifilm has produced and distributed award-winning programs including drama, comedy, factual series, documentaries, and children’s programming. Recent productions include "Freaks Part II", a feature film co-directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, Mina Shum's latest feature "Whatcha Want", “Transplant Stories”, a docuseries for Knowledge Network. Current projects include "Must Love Dogs" a premium docuseries for CBC and "Impossible Cities", a factual docuseries co-produced with Farpoint Films and "Hitler's Last Stand" a factual series in partnership with Parallax Films.