LOS ANGELES, November 12, 2024 – At the 15th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and Game Changer Awards, Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, co-creators of FX's 18 Emmy Award-winning epic series Shōgun, accept the Asia Entertainment Game Changer Award on behalf of the show's cast and crew. Nazanin Boniadi actor, activist, and 2023 Sydney Peace Prize laureate introduces Marks and Kondo with praise for being bridge builders and empathetic storytellers who changed the landscape of television. In his remarks, Marks underscores the importance of inclusive and authentic storytelling and the value of "East meets West" collaboration. Kondo recollects growing up not seeing people on screen who looked like her, and learning over time, the imperativeness of taking the initiative to insert oneself into the narrative.