11 events for cinema owners, programmers and technicians in Canada: exhibitor meetings, trade shows, film markets, festivals with industry programmes and training — with dates where the organiser has published them.
11 events shown
8 October 2026 · Canada · Online
Monthly Zoom training sessions for independent exhibition staff, on topics from ticketing and audience data to opening a new cinema. Free to NICE, AHC and CICAE members.
Online and webinarsNetwork of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE)Official site
20 October 2026 – 22 October 2026 · Quebec City (Sainte-Foy), Canada
Professional meetings of Quebec's cinema owners' association, with speakers, advance screenings and supplier contacts. Aimed at Quebec exhibitors of all sizes.
Exhibitor associationsAssociation des propriétaires de cinémas du Québec (APCQ)Official site
22 October 2026 · Canada · Online
Online meetings where Canadian independent cinema operators share experiences and problem-solve together. Next sessions October 22 and December 17, 2026.
Online and webinarsNetwork of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE)Official site
2 February 2027 – 4 February 2027 · Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
Quebec's annual film industry congress where cinema operators meet distributors, producers and suppliers for screenings, workshops and tributes. The key trade gathering for Quebec exhibitors.
Exhibitor associationsCiné QuébecOfficial site
14 April 2027 · Nationwide (participating venues), Canada
Annual country-wide celebration of Canadian film in which cinemas, festivals and community venues host screenings. Independent cinemas use it as a programming and publicity hook.
Independent and art houseREEL CANADAOfficial site
23 April 2027 – 2 May 2027 · Toronto, Canada
North America's largest documentary festival; its Industry Conference and Market runs April 26–29, 2027. Relevant for programmers building documentary slates and for cinemas that run doc series.
Festivals with industry programmesHot DocsOfficial site
1 June 2027 – 4 June 2027 · Montreal, Canada
MTAC's annual Canadian exhibition convention bringing together exhibitors and distributors for screenings, seminars, a trade show and the Showmanship Awards.
Exhibitor associationsMovie Theatre Association of Canada (MTAC)Official siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · last held 23 April 2026 · Toronto, Canada
2026 edition of North America's largest documentary festival, with its Industry Conference and Market for buyers and programmers.
Festivals with industry programmesHot DocsOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Three times a year · Canada · Online
Online presentations, three times a year, where distributors pitch upcoming releases and booking opportunities to Canadian independent cinemas.
Online and webinarsNetwork of Independent Canadian Exhibitors (NICE)Official site
Next dates not announced · last held 5 September 2025 · Toronto, Canada
Industry conference strand of TIFF's 50th edition, covering business development, deal-making and networking for thousands of delegates, sponsored by a cinema projection manufacturer.
Festivals with industry programmesToronto International Film Festival (TIFF)Official site
Next dates not announced · last held 10 September 2026 · Toronto, Canada
TIFF's seven-day industry market running inside the September 10–20 festival, with screenings, sales and conference sessions. Programmers and bookers use TIFF to see the autumn awards slate and meet distributors.
Film marketsToronto International Film Festival (TIFF)Official site