Speakers

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

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Actor, director, and writer Randall Park is best known for his work as: Louis Hwang on ABC’s groundbreaking sitcom Fresh Off The Boat; Jimmy Woo in Marvel’s Ant Man and The Wasp and Wandavision; and as “Asian Jim” from the iconic cold open of The Office. Randall co-wrote, produced and starred in the critically-acclaimed Netflix romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe with his long time friend Ali Wong. He also played Kim Jong Un in the controversial Seth Rogen comedy The Interview. He is a Los Angeles native and a proud UCLA Bruin.

Director of Global Marketing Communications, Montreal AI Ethics Institute

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Kei Baritugo is a narrative and movement builder, and the Director of Global Marketing Communications at the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, a trusted authority on responsible AI and civic competence. In 2024, she co-produced the international launch of the Ethical AI Alliance. She is the founder of BoldLove, a purpose-driven PR agency. With 20 years of experience, she has led global campaigns and events across AI, arts, entertainment, technology, and social impact.

Director of Business Development and Partner Licensing, tinyBuild Games

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With over a decade in Film/TV and licensing, at tinyBuild Corey is responsible for executing cross media, licensing and new gaming partnerships for all new and existing company IP.

"A veteran strategist with 29 years of experience driving innovation across the global film entertainment landscape, Lee orchestrated high-stakes transactions, including major slate investments (Content Partners), mezzanine financing (The Professor), and global production for Possessor: Uncut and Forbidden Kingdom. He has proven track record in casting (Rogue One, XXX: Return of Xander Cage), project development (Outside the Wire), and the marketing/distribution of major franchises like Divergent, Ghost Rider, Ender’s and a premier library of 500+ exclusive titl

Co-Founder, Wong Fu Productions

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Wesley Chan is a Chinese American filmmaker, creative director, and cofounder of Wong Fu Productions– a digital production company internationally renowned for over 20 years of authentic storytelling. His work with Wong Fu includes hundreds of short films/sketches, award-winning original series, and their first feature film, Everything Before Us. Beyond Wong Fu, Wesley's creative voice continues to grow but always maintains the unique perspective from his modern Asian American experience. Wesley is currently exploring his own independent creative endeavors across various interests like filmmaking, design, and graphic arts.

Actor, Producer, Gamer

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Osric Chau is an actor, producer, and gamer whose creative work is shaped by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep love of storytelling. A lifelong player of games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Stardew Valley, and Dota, he sees gaming as more than entertainment. It is a lens for how he approaches strategy, community, problem-solving, worldbuilding, and the many ways people connect through shared experiences.

Founder & President, Art & Action Productions

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Karin is an award-winning producer, the distributor of over 100 titles, and a filmmaker advocate. Recently, she has raised two innovations funds to explore new financing and revenue models for independent storytelling.

President/Founder, DFSB Kollective

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Founder of Korea’s 1st independent music artist & label services agency • Chief Representative of one of the first and foremost Korean music exporters to top international DSPs (Digital Service Providers) such as Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Tencent Music Entertainment, NetEase Cloud Music, TikTok, Meta, and more • Executive Producer of Korean music showcases and Featured Speaker on Korean music trends at top international music industry conferences in North America (SXSW), Asia-Pacific (Music Matters), and Europe (MIDEM) • Special Project Consultant for international advertising/PR agencies (RGA/Octagon/MSL Group), video game developers (Ubisoft/Riot Games/Rockstar Games), and movie/documentary production studios (A24/YouTube Originals/Vice Media/Sony Pictures Animation) • Frequent Media Analyst of Korean pop culture industry trends for international/local TV, radio, magazine, and newspaper outlets • MusicTech Mentor at SparkLabs startup accelerator • Former Creative Planner, TV Producer/Presenter, and Head of Digital Media Production at MTV Korea • Dartmouth College (BA Government/Asian Studies) • Vancouver Film School (Foundation Film Program).

Co-founder & Producer, Third Culture Content

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Janice Chua is a global film and TV producer who serves as co-founder of Third Culture Content. Chua was the vice president of the International Division at Imagine Entertainment, where she managed the development and production of local language content in international territories, including Taiwan Crime Stories, which was nominated for twelve awards in Taiwan's Golden Bell and two awards in Busan's Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards. Prior to that, Chua was Vice President of Development and Production Asia at Ivanhoe Pictures, where she developed and packaged Chinese-language projects for China and Southeast Asia. Chua also served as one of the producers of Crazy Rich Asians. Born and raised in Singapore, Chua started her career in China as an international film sales manager. She then became Director of International at Beijing Galloping Horse, overseeing international business and co-productions such as John Woo's The Crossing.

Producer, Kanvas Creations Co. Ltd; EVP & Business Head, CreAsia Studio, a Banijay company

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Jessica Kam-Engle is a seasoned TV/film producer. She is currently EVP and Business Head of CreAsia Studio, a Banijay company. Previously, she was Head of Content and Development for Disney+ APAC, and Head of Original Production for HBO Asia. In 2008-16, she was a film producer in Beijing/Hong Kong and produced 10 feature films including critically acclaimed The Piano in a Factory. She also had stints at Celestial Pictures, MTV Asia, MGM Gold Network and Dow Jones Newswires.

CEO of Crave Global Inc.; EVP & Business Head, CreAsia Studio, a Banijay company

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Charles Kim is the Founder and CEO of Crave Global, the first end-to-end platform built to convert Western celebrity influence into transactional revenue across China and the broader Asian market. He has spent more than two decades structuring cross-border capital and partnerships between the United States and Asia, with over 100 syndicated transactions across Korea, Japan, and China. His expertise spans asset finance, project finance, private equity, M&A, capital markets, and sales and trading, with strength in special situations that demand creative deal structuring. He is known for negotiating, establishing, and scaling international joint ventures in emerging markets, supported by an extensive network of banks and institutional investors across As

Owner / Managing Director, Wave Films

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Jerry Koedding is a Germany-born, Singapore-based producer and founder of Wave Films, a cross-border production company operating across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, the UK, and Canada. Since 2012, he has produced 400+ hours of content for international broadcasters and streamers, with his Malay-language feature debut among Suria's highest-rated broadcasts. He is now developing a trans-Pacific genre film slate with active Canadian productions.

Executive Director, Government Relations and Public Policy, OCAD University

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Miriam Kramer is Executive Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at OCAD University, where she also oversees the Cultural Policy Hub. With over 25 years’ experience across Canada and the U.S., she leads initiatives at the intersection of culture, technology, and public policy, advancing creative industries, AI policy, and international cultural collaboration. Miriam is a recognized sector connector, working with governments, funders, and global partners to strengthen Canada’s cultural policy ecosystem.

Chair, CISF for BPOC Creators

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Lalita is an award-winning documentary producer and long-time advocate for equity and representation in the screen sector. Her films have screened internationally and sparked important conversations around social change. She serves as Chair of the Canadian Independent Screen Fund for BPOC Creators, supporting high-impact programs that address gaps in the funding ecosystem. Lalita has received numerous awards for both her productions and her commitment to mentoring and supporting the next generation of diverse Canadian storytellers.

CEO/Advisor, Leeding Media/Curtain Call

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A veteran strategist with 29 years of experience driving innovation across the global film entertainment landscape, Lee orchestrated high-stakes transactions, including major slate investments (Content Partners), mezzanine financing (The Professor), and global production for Possessor: Uncut and Forbidden Kingdom. He has proven track record in casting (Rogue One, XXX: Return of Xander Cage), project development (Outside the Wire), and the marketing/distribution of major franchises like Divergent, Ghost Rider, Ender’s and a premier library of 500+ exclusive titles.

CEO, Mokster Films

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With over 27 years of experience, Nelson Mok is an accomplished leader in the Asian film industry. Formerly with Golden Harvest, Warner Bros, and WME Independent, he has held pivotal roles in distribution, acquisition, international sales and now producing. As co-founder of Mokster Films, Nelson focuses on developing, financing, and selling high-profile content. His track record includes global hits like "More Than Blue" and the record-breaking "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies."

Producer of Global Business, Big Ocean ENM

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Jaeyoung Jen Park is a Producer on the Global Business team at Big Ocean ENM, a Seoul-based entertainment company behind OUR BELOVED SUMMER, FLEX X COP, and TOMORROW. She works across international co-productions and co-developments, connecting Korean content with partners and audiences worldwide. Her experience includes K-culture documentaries, BEEF Season 2, a K-pop feature with Nemsia Studios in Nigeria and more. Her team's global projects span across Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and Nigeria.

Executive Producer & Head of Development, Inferno Pictures

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Sami is committed to championing bold, genre-forward storytelling and underrepresented voices across both Canadian and international markets.

Sami Tesfazghi is a film and television producer and Head of Development at Inferno Pictures, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His feature film credits include the Netflix thriller How It Ends and The Parts You Lose, co-produced with Gran Via and producer Mark Johnson. His television credits include the critically acclaimed CBC/BET+ period drama The Porter, and Inferno Pictures recently wrapped production on a new limited series for CBC.

Currently in active development, Sami is producing the television adaptation of the critically acclaimed graphic novel CHEW, in partnership with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, with Randall Park attached to star and produce. He is also developing a female-led dark comedy procedural set up at MGM and Amazon Studios, which takes audiences into the criminal underbelly of wine country.

Director, AylexTV Inc. / Aylex Academies

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Aylex Academies is on a mission to make world-class education free for everyone. Through our growing portfolio of YouTube channels spanning golf, badminton, pickleball, piano, tennis, and beyond, we bring expert coaching to over 20 million learners worldwide. Built on a simple teacher-and-student format, we turn complex skills into clear, accessible lessons with no tuition, no barriers. Our vision is bold: 100+ channels delivering free education across every discipline, so anyone with curiosity can learn from the best.

Head of Production / Assistant Professor, Buffalo Buffalo Labs / Centre for Digital Media

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Jaclynn is a Senior Producer and Project Manager with a proven 7-year track record in indie and AAA games, XR entertainment, and interactive digital media. At Buffalo Buffalo, she oversees production across prototyping, development, and post-launch, with game titles including Fresh Tracks, Birdseed VR, and Re:Rite. She previously managed game co-development projects at Sprung Studios, earning credits on Minecraft and Borderlands 4. Jaclynn currently also teaches Production and Transmedia courses at the Centre for Digital Media (CDM). She holds a Master's in Digital Media from the CDM.

VP, Creative BC

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Robert markets British Columbia internationally as a destination of choice for projects and companies seeking a world class creative industries centre in which to do business. In his role, he leads the administration of Creative BC’s tax credit and granting programs, balancing attraction of international business with support for BC’s domestic content creators.

Director, Strategic Planning, Original Programming, Bell Media Inc.

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Li Yeh is Director of Strategic Planning for English-language original programming at Bell Media, bringing more than two decades of experience across business affairs, rights strategy, and content development in the Canadian television industry.

Since joining Bell Media in 2005, Li was a Senior Specialist, Business and Legal Affairs, and also was Head of Business Affairs, overseeing business affairs at Bell Media Studios. Working closely with senior leadership, Li currently leads business and content rights strategy across development and independent productions, to support Bell Media’s strategic programming priorities and partnerships.

Bell Media Original titles supported by Li’s team include Shoresy, The Traitors Canada, Sullivan’s Crossing, Late Bloomer, The Office Movers, Canada’s Drag Race, and Heated Rivalry.

Community Manager at Digital Extremes

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Zi bridges game development and creator culture between China and North America.

As Community Manager at Warframe, she manages the official creator program and community engagement for millions of players across regions.

Previously, she led influencer campaigns for major publishers including NetEase (Marvel Rivals), Tencent, and miHoYo, specializing in creator partnerships and translating cross-cultural communication into strategic advantage.

CEO, Infinitize

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Jenny is the Founder and CEO of Infinitize and a leading expert in fandom-driven marketing, recognized for energizing massive global communities across K-pop, anime, webtoon, gaming, and other passion-led verticals. Her award-winning work includes setting the Guinness World Records title for the “Most Used Hashtag on Twitter/X in 24 Hours.

For more than a decade, Jenny and her team have helped brands and creators reach tens of millions of fans by unleashing the power of fandom through bold creative campaigns and community-first experiences, generating hundreds of millions of organic views on TikTok. This year, she also co-founded Vendetta, Infinitize’s gaming-focused spin-off, extending her expertise in entertainment, community-building, and digital storytelling into a new frontier.

Comedian

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Julie Kim is an international headliner and one of Canada’s top comedians, known for sharp, joyful comedy about family, identity, ambition, parenting, and everyday chaos. She has performed at major festivals across North America and abroad, including Just For Laughs, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and more. A Canadian Screen Award-winning performer and writer, Julie has toured nationally with Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada and is a regular on CBC’s The Debaters.

Director of Business Development and Partner Licensing, tinyBuild Games

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Development Executive, Lark Productions

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Scripted Television - drama (esp procedurals, thrillers), comedy

Co-Founder, Wong Fu Productions

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Primarily scripted dramatic feature films and series, open to comedy/rom-com as well

Actor, Producer, Gamer

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Scripted horror or action films. Non-scripted tv.

Founder & President, Art & Action Productions

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Action genres - any format

EP and International Scripted Consultant

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Looking for scripted in the following genres: crime (episodic or serialised); mystery; thriller; grounded high-concept; romance (drama or rom-com); comedy-drama. Focused on projects which are character-led, feature an elevated take, and offer a distinctive voice / POV.

Producer, Kanvas Creations Co. Ltd; EVP & Business Head, CreAsia Studio, a Banijay company

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Scripted, non-scripted, films

CEO, Crave Global Inc.; EVP & Business Head, CreAsia Studio, a Banijay company

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Owner / Managing Director, Wave Films

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Scripted, preferably genre (horror, thriller, sci-fi, action, mystery), but also open to rom-com if it is not cookie cutter.

CEO/Advisor, Leeding Media/Curtain Call

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Scripted, horror, sci-fi, drama

CEO, Mokster Films

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Scripted feature film from Asia

Producer of Global Business, Big Ocean ENM

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Looking for scripted series and features. We are open as long as it makes sense for it to be a co-production/co-development. However we're more focused on the below genres for...series - rom-com with a striking male character, mystery/crime features - horror, erotic thriller, rom-com, buddy-com, k-pop/music

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

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Taking Pitchers together with Sami Tesfazghi and looking for Comedy pitches in film and tv. Asian American stories with commercial appeal. Indie projects that can be made on a micro budget. As well as Documentary or Doc Series.

Executive Producer & Head of Development, Inferno Pictures

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Taking Pitchers together with Randall Park and looking for Comedy pitches in film and tv. Asian American stories with commercial appeal. Indie projects that can be made on a micro budget. As well as Documentary or Doc Seri

VP, Head of Distribution, KC Global Media Asia LLC

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Director, Strategic Planning, Original Programming, Bell Media Inc.

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Actor, Writer

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Born in Los Angeles, USA, raised in Vancouver, Canada, and educated in Sheffield, U.K., it's safe to say Ryan's international experiences helped shape the actor he is today. Growing up in Vancouver, Ryan's life revolved around being a well-rounded individual, focusing on academics, music, and sports. In the end, his career trajectory took him to medical school in England, where he eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Sciences. However, his childhood dream of acting never truly died.

Returning home after five years abroad, Ryan used the change in scenery to pursue the things that interested him the most as a kid. Then, at the beginning of 2015, after a brief foray into the fashion industry, that passion began to bloom. From that point on, Ryan has been acting non-stop, appearing in various TV shows, films, commercials, and stage performances.

In addition to acting, Ryan now finds his talents extending to areas behind the camera, where he has shown a proclivity for writing, directing, and producing. Those skills combined with his desire to tell and uplift important diverse stories, prove why Ryan is an award-winning, multi-hyphenate filmmaker to watch.)

VP, Scripted, Lark Productions

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Nicole Mendes, VP Scripted at Lark Productions, oversees strategy and development for the scripted arm of the company. Nicole executive produces Allegiance, an original police procedural for CBC and Universal International Studios, which has sold to over 100 countries around the world.

Actor | CBC / Allegiance

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Supinder Wraich was born in the Punjab region of India and raised in a suburb just outside of Toronto, Ontario. A graduate of the CFC –Canadian Film Centre’s acclaimed Actor’s Conservatory and an alumnus of Sheridan College’s Film & Television program, Supinder has a background both in front of and behind the camera.

She is the recipient of two Canadian Screen Awards, one as the lead in the Emmy Award-winning digital series GUIDESTONES, and more recently as the lead in CBC’s hit police procedural, ALLEGIANCE. Her series, THE 410 (CBC), which she wrote/ produced and leads, was nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards: ‘Best Program’, ‘Best Writing’, and ‘Best Lead Performance’.

Supinder has guest-starred on ABC’s THE GOOD DOCTOR and recurred on several series including THE EXPANSE (SyFy), PRIVATE EYES (Global), CRAWFORD (CBC), THE BEAVERTON (Comedy Network) and the award winning CBC/ HBO Max series SORT OF.

Program Consultant, Ontario Creates

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Gillian is a Program Consultant at Ontario Creates, bringing nearly 20 years of experience across the creative industries. Her background spans rights and licensing within Canada’s independent publishing sector, as well as her role as Executive Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair: Canada Guest of Honour Project where she collaborated with multiple levels of government and industry partners to develop an international showcase celebrating the depth and diversity of Canada’s creative industries.

Chair, CISF for BPOC Creators

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Lalita is an award-winning documentary producer and long-time advocate for equity and representation in the screen sector. Her films have screened internationally and sparked important conversations around social change. She serves as Chair of the Canadian Independent Screen Fund for BPOC Creators, supporting high-impact programs that address gaps in the funding ecosystem. Lalita has received numerous awards for both her productions and her commitment to mentoring and supporting the next generation of diverse Canadian storytellers.

VP, Creative BC

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Robert markets British Columbia internationally as a destination of choice for projects and companies seeking a world class creative industries centre in which to do business. In his role, he leads the administration of Creative BC’s tax credit and granting programs, balancing attraction of international business with support for BC’s domestic content creators.