¡AU! and The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) are joining forces this month to bring the entertainment industry a raft of events pushing for equality and representation. The New Black Film Collective’s TNB XPO is a multi-day hybrid event showcasing Black excellence and encouraging increased diversity within the screen and creative Industries. Running March 24-28 the XPO brings together industry leaders, creatives and changemakers to inspire meaningful progress through a huge raft of discussion panels, workshops and networking opportunities.

On the opening day of TNB XPO, select speakers will join ¡AU!’s, “Emergency summit on the collapse of DEI in the entertainment industry“, which will analyze the recent attack on diversity in the US, its impact on the global media industry, and how the creative sector should respond.

TNB XPO’s in-person sessions will take place at Rich Mix in London from March 24-27, with an opening night event at Channel 4, plus an online event on March 28.

The XPO is supported by Film London (Principal Partner), Warner Bros. Discovery, BFI, NFTS, FDA, Creative Diversity Network among others. more. Event highlights include:

• Networking opportunities – Connect with industry professionals, fellow creatives, future employers, commissioners, investors and so on
• Industry Seminars, keynote speakers, roundtable discussions – Gain insight from leading voices in the screen sector
• Pitching sessions and advice clinics – Receive guidance on securing funding on your projects and the opportunity to pitch to experts
• Exclusive Previews with cast & crew – Our Evening Programme includes special screenings followed by Q&As with cast and crew

Full TNB XPO schedule and free registration is here.

Register for ¡AU!’s March 24 event, “Emergency summit on the collapse of DEI in the entertainment industry” here.