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Calgary Herald
15-07-2025
- 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
15-07-2025
- 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 .
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lake Superior Area REALTORS® partners with MLS Grid to manage real estate data feeds
SALT LAKE CITY, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lake Superior Area REALTORS® has announced its adoption of MLS Grid to enhance and standardize data delivery for its members. This transition positions Lake Superior as the latest MLS to join MLS Grid, furthering the goal of creating marketplace efficiency by streamlining data transfers across real estate markets nationwide and providing standardized vendor licenses. With over 500 MLSs operating nationwide, brokerages often face challenges in combining data from multiple markets to support websites, marketing systems, market analytics, showing services, lockbox services, and brokerage management systems. "We have discovered a partner in MLS Grid who shares our dedication to simplifying data management for our subscribers and the consumers who depend on them," said Brenda Barnhardt, Interim CEO. 'MLS Grid will enable us to streamline the processes for data licensing, billing, distribution, and online compliance, making them faster and more efficient." MLS Grid's leadership boasts more than 60 years of combined MLS experience. The company is run by MLS executives and developers who understand the industry and the challenges brokers and associations face in a rapidly evolving market. "Regardless of their size, MLSs encounter similar challenges in managing data feeds and licensing. Our streamlined process significantly reduces the time and resources required by MLS staff," said MLS Grid CEO, Joseph Szurgyi. " "We are now assisting MLSs and brokers throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota to collaborate effectively, achieve shared objectives, and implement the crucial RESO data standards." About Lake Superior Area REALTORS® Lake Superior Area REALTORS® was formed in 2017, because of a merger between the Duluth Area Association of REALTORS® and the Superior Area Association of REALTORS®. Lake Superior Area REALTORS® provide services to their members, including education, the multiple listing service, legislative advocacy, professional standards enforcement, and more. About MLS Grid Currently representing nearly 360,000 MLS subscribers, MLS Grid was built by a nationwide network of multiple listing services to help real estate brokers, technology partners, and MLSs to provide easier access to standardized, streamlined data. The goal of MLS Grid is to offer a single point of access and management for RESO standardized data that is provided by MLSs and brokers. MLS Grid eliminates technology development and other redundancies through MLS collaboration while allowing MLSs to preserve their "localization" of standardized data. MLS Grid has successfully worked with data from connectMLS, Matrix, Paragon, Realtracs MLS, and Flexmls systems. More information is available at CONTACT: Joseph Szurgyi MLS Grid 801-244-5742 joseph@ Brenda Barnhardt Lake Superior Area REALTORS® 218-728-5676 brenda@
