5 events for cinema owners, programmers and technicians in Australia: exhibitor meetings, trade shows, film markets, festivals with industry programmes and training — with dates where the organiser has published them.
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4 May 2027 – 6 May 2027 · Canberra, Australia
Independent Cinemas Australia's 30th-anniversary conference, confirmed for Canberra in May 2027. Venue and programme are still to be announced.
Exhibitor associationsIndependent Cinemas AustraliaOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually October, annually · last held 26 October 2026 · Gold Coast, Australia
Australia and New Zealand's main exhibitor convention: distributor slate presentations, advance screenings, keynotes, a trade exhibition and industry awards for cinema operators. The 79th edition ran 26–29 October 2026; 2027 dates not yet announced.
Trade shows and conventionsCinema Association AustralasiaOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually May, annually · Sydney and Melbourne, Australia
Member events held each May in Sydney and Melbourne where the major distributors present their upcoming release slates to exhibitors, useful for programming and booking the year ahead.
Exhibitor associationsCinema Association Australasia with the Motion Picture Distributors Association of AustraliaOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Late April / May, annually · last held 13 May 2026 · Melbourne (Coburg), Australia
The annual conference of Australia's independent cinema owners, bringing together exhibitors, distributors, suppliers and Screen Australia to discuss programming, audience development, digital equipment replacement and exhibition economics.
Exhibitor associationsIndependent Cinemas AustraliaOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually August, annually (opening weekend of Melbourne International Film Festival) · last held 6 August 2026 · Melbourne, Australia
Australia's main screen market, held at the Melbourne International Film Festival, with project pitching plus screenings for buyers. It is useful for Australian programmers and independent distributors.
Film marketsMelbourne International Film FestivalOfficial site
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