MENA Film Festival is officially a community partner for the East by Northwest (EXNW) 2026 Summit

🚨CALLING ALL MENA FILMMAKERS & CREATIVES!

The MENA Film Festival is officially a community partner for the East by Northwest (EXNW) 2026 Summit in Vancouver! 🎬✨

In the spirit of community, equity, and transparency, we are opening up our selection process. We want to send four (4) delegates from our community to represent at EXNW with complimentary Summit Passes.

What’s waiting for you at EXNW (July 24–26):

Access to all major conference sessions & the AI Forum 🧠
A chance to apply for exclusive Pitch Sessions (TV/Film) 🗣️💼
Invites to the Summit Kick-Off Party & Delegation-only events 🥂
Networking, food, and heavily discounted tickets to the EXNW Ball!

Are you the right fit? We are looking for creatives who: 1️⃣ Identify as a racialized creative. 2️⃣ Have a pitch-ready TV or Film project. 3️⃣ Can commit to being in Vancouver from July 24–26, 2026. (Please note: Travel and accommodation are self-funded; passes are complimentary).

Let’s bring MENA talent to the global stage.

⏰ Deadline to apply to us: June 15, 2026