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In a painterly vision of ancient China, the most critical packages are not sent by ordinary means. They are entrusted to the Travelguards, an elite agency of warrior-couriers who defend their cargo with acrobatic skill.

We are introduced to this world through the eyes of Tiger, an 11-year-old orphan with feet that move at a supernatural speed and a heart set on joining the guards, just as his parents did. His enthusiasm, however, is a double-edged sword, often causing more chaos than he intends. After one mishap too many, Tiger is on the verge of being cast out, but a strange, high-stakes request gives him one final chance.

A wealthy client specifically asks for him to undertake a perilous delivery, setting in motion an adventure that will define his path. The stage is set for a kinetic journey across a vibrant landscape, where the delivery is only part of the mission.

Toronto-based influenceThis -- a three-year-old conference that annually brings together roughly 450 players within Canada’s influencer and social marketing industry, is hosting its next event on Wednesday that will be themed around the direct-to-consumer economy.

Creators, agencies, and marketing professionals will convene to discuss direct-to-consumer brands -- such as Casper, Allbirds, and Birchbox. Jonah Fay-Hurvitz, a branding vet who has worked with each of the aforementioned companies, will deliver the opening keynote for the event at the Artscape Daniels Launchpad in Toronto.

Other presenters include: Airbnb content marketing head Hayley Nelson; #paid founder and CEO Bryan Gold; Gwen Miller, the VP of content strategy at Kin; Msl Group CEO Guillaume Herbette; and Amanda Rotstein, who works in brand partnerships and social at Bell Media. Programming at the event will cover cannabis marketing, measuring influencer Roi, the gaming landscape, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to pre-book meetings with attendee marketers.