61 film markets for the cinema industry worldwide, with dates, cities and organisers.
61 events shown
22 September 2026 – 27 September 2026 · Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Brazil's co-production and project market, held with CineBH, presenting Brazilian feature projects to international producers, distributors and programmers, plus the 'Entre Cinemas' seminar.
Film marketsUniverso Produção (with CineBH)Official site
28 September 2026 – 30 September 2026 · Warsaw, Poland
10th edition of the international co-production forum for children's and youth films and series (formerly Kids Kino Industry), with pitches, meetings and a conference day; relevant for programmers of young-audience cinema.
Film marketsYoung Horizons (New Horizons Association)Official site
October 2026 (exact dates to be announced) · Valladolid, Spain
Spain's main market for getting independent films into cinemas: accredited-only screenings for programmers and exhibitors (150+ professionals last edition), release-promotion round tables and the MERCI award. Aimed squarely at Spanish exhibitors booking independent titles.
Film marketsADICINE (independent distributors) with SeminciOfficial site
1 October 2026 – 10 October 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The business arm of the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, with talks, business rounds with international buyers and professional courses. A meeting point for Brazilian distributors and exhibitors during Brazil's biggest festival.
Film marketsFestival do RioOfficial site
9 October 2026 – 12 October 2026 · Durban, South Africa
Africa's leading film finance and co-production market, with pitch and finance forums, masterclasses and meetings with distributors and sales agents. Useful for African distributors and programmers tracking upcoming African titles.
Film marketsDurban FilmMart InstituteOfficial site
10 October 2026 – 13 October 2026 · Busan, South Korea
The film and content market held alongside the Busan International Film Festival, with sales booths and market screenings. It is a key place for Asian programmers and bookers to discover new titles.
Film marketsBusan International Film FestivalOfficial site
13 October 2026 – 14 October 2026 · Bergen, Norway
Film & Kino's trade screening days where Norwegian cinema managers and bookers see upcoming releases and distributor presentations, with an industry forum; travel support is available for Norwegian exhibitors. Held alongside BIFF's film education convention.
Film marketsFilm & KinoOfficial site
13 October 2026 – 16 October 2026 · Lyon, France
The only international market dedicated to heritage and restored films, held during Lyon's Festival Lumière, with rights-holders, distributors and exhibitors meeting to trade and programme classics.
Film marketsInstitut Lumière / Festival LumièreOfficial site
14 October 2026 – 15 October 2026 · Lyon, France
Two days of professional sessions on repertory films held within the Marché International du Film Classique at the Lumière festival. For cinemas that programme heritage and restored titles.
Film marketsAFCAE and ADRC with the Marché International du Film ClassiqueOfficial site
19 October 2026 – 23 October 2026 · Rome, Italy
Rome's audiovisual market covering film, TV, documentary and animation, with a film section, market screenings and co-production forums. Relevant mainly to exhibitors who also distribute or acquire titles.
Film marketsMIA (ANICA and APA)Official site
28 October 2026 – 30 October 2026 · Tokyo, Japan
The content market attached to the Tokyo International Film Festival, where Japanese and Asian film and TV rights are sold. It suits cinema buyers looking for Japanese and anime titles.
Film marketsUNIJAPAN / Tokyo International Film FestivalOfficial site
5 November 2026 – 8 November 2026 · Lagos, Nigeria
Afreximbank's annual creative-industries gathering, with a film vertical bringing together producers, distributors, broadcasters, investors and sales agents from across Africa. Useful for exhibitors seeking financing contacts and African content partners.
Film marketsAfreximbank (Creative Africa Nexus)Official site
5 November 2026 – 15 November 2026 · Thessaloniki, Greece
Greece's main festival and its Agora industry section with a market, works-in-progress and co-production forum. The Greek industry's key meeting point for discovering new titles.
Film marketsThessaloniki Film FestivalOfficial site
6 November 2026 – 9 November 2026 · Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan's content market and pitching event, with a 2026 Spotlight Screenings strand aimed at international buyers. It is useful for sourcing Taiwanese titles.
Film marketsTaiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA)Official site
9 November 2026 – 20 November 2026 · Tallinn, Estonia
The 25th edition of Northern Europe's main audiovisual industry summit and market, held during Tallinn Black Nights (6–22 Nov 2026), with the Baltic Event co-production market, screenings, conferences and workshops; a key place for Baltic and Nordic programmers to discover films.
Film marketsTallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)Official site
10 November 2026 – 15 November 2026 · Los Angeles, United States
Major independent film sales market with screenings and the AFM Summit conference strand. Useful for buyers, programmers and exhibitors exploring direct acquisition or event cinema titles.
Film marketsAmerican Film Market / IFTAOfficial siteFull guide
13 November 2026 – 22 November 2026 · Sheffield, United Kingdom
Previews of upcoming releases for independent exhibitors, in person in Sheffield on 14-15 November with an Audience Development Day on 13 November, then online 16-22 November. Programmers see films before booking them and compare notes with peers.
Film marketsIndependent Cinema OfficeOfficial site
17 November 2026 – 19 November 2026 · Taipei, Taiwan
The Chinese-language co-production and work-in-progress market held during the Golden Horse festival. Distributors and programmers use it to track upcoming Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Southeast Asian Chinese-language films.
Film marketsTaipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive CommitteeOfficial site
20 November 2026 – 24 November 2026 · Goa, India
South Asia's main film market, held alongside the International Film Festival of India. It offers a viewing room, market screenings and a co-production market where programmers and distributors discover South Asian films.
Film marketsNational Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC)Official site
28 November 2026 – 30 November 2026 · Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Indonesia's largest film market, held with the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, with exhibition booths, market screenings and a film and market conference covering Indonesia's fast-growing theatrical sector.
Film marketsJogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF)Official site
28 November 2026 – 30 November 2026 · Hanoi, Vietnam
The first official film market of the 8th Hanoi International Film Festival, a film, TV and digital content exhibition. It is a new meeting point for distributors and cinema buyers in Vietnam, where local films have taken most of the box office.
Film marketsTelefilm Vietnam organisers with the Hanoi International Film FestivalOfficial site
30 November 2026 – 4 December 2026 · Montevideo, Uruguay
Latin America's leading film market, co-run with the Marché du Film; alternates between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Distributors, sales agents and independent exhibitors use its screenings and meetings to source Latin American and international titles.
Film marketsMarché du Film (Festival de Cannes), INCAA and ACAUOfficial siteFull guide
1 December 2026 – 4 December 2026 · Singapore, Singapore
Singapore's Asia-Pacific content market, mainly for TV and streaming but with film sellers present. It is a secondary stop for Southeast Asian programmers sourcing titles.
Film marketsInforma MarketsOfficial site
1 December 2026 – 3 December 2026 · Oslo, Norway
Film & Kino's trade screening days where Norwegian cinema managers and bookers see upcoming releases and distributor presentations, with an industry forum; travel support is available for Norwegian exhibitors.
Film marketsFilm & KinoOfficial site
9 December 2026 – 12 December 2026 · Santiago, Chile
Chile's international documentary industry meeting (11th edition, hybrid), with pitching, works in progress and a 'Conecta con la distribución' strand linking films to distributors and exhibitors. Relevant to programmers of documentary and art-house screens.
Film marketsCorporación Chilena del Documental (CCDoc)Official site
19 January 2027 – 20 January 2027 · Tromsø, Norway
Film & Kino's trade screening days where Norwegian cinema managers and bookers see upcoming releases and distributor presentations, with an industry forum; travel support is available for Norwegian exhibitors. Held during Tromsø International Film Festival.
Film marketsFilm & KinoOfficial site
27 January 2027 – 29 January 2027 · Bradford, United Kingdom
Specialised Screening Days showcasing archive and repertory titles available to cinemas: online on 27 January and in person in Bradford on 29 January 2027. For programmers building classic and heritage strands.
Film marketsIndependent Cinema OfficeOfficial site
3 February 2027 – 5 February 2027 · Gothenburg, Sweden
The 28th Nordic Film Market presents new and upcoming Nordic features and works-in-progress to buyers, festival programmers and distributors during the 50th Göteborg Film Festival (29 Jan – 7 Feb 2027).
Film marketsGöteborg Film FestivalOfficial site
10 February 2027 – 16 February 2027 · Berlin, Germany
The first major film market of the year, running alongside the Berlinale, with market screenings and an industry programme. Useful for larger programmers and exhibitor-distributors scouting titles and meeting sales agents.
Film marketsBerlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)Official siteFull guide
26 February 2027 – 7 March 2027 · London, United Kingdom
Spring edition of the ICO's national preview event: an Audience Development Day on 26 February, screenings at BFI Southbank on 27-28 February, then online 1-7 March 2027. The ICO calls it a staple of the independent cinema calendar for programmers outside London.
Film marketsIndependent Cinema OfficeOfficial site
March 2027 (exact dates to be announced) · Sofia, Bulgaria
Co-production market and industry event of the Sofia IFF (festival 11–21 March 2027), presenting Bulgarian and regional projects and works-in-progress; the Europa Cinemas Sofia Lab for exhibitors usually runs alongside.
Film marketsSofia International Film FestivalOfficial site
9 March 2027 – 11 March 2027 · Trondheim, Norway
Film & Kino's trade screening days where Norwegian cinema managers and bookers see upcoming releases and distributor presentations, with an industry forum; travel support is available for Norwegian exhibitors.
Film marketsFilm & KinoOfficial site
14 March 2027 – 18 March 2027 · Copenhagen, Denmark
Industry week of the CPH:DOX documentary festival (10–21 March 2027) with CPH:FORUM, CPH:MARKET and a conference; a place for programmers and distributors to find documentary titles.
Film marketsCPH:DOXOfficial site
15 March 2027 – 17 March 2027 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The 2027 HKIFF Industry Project Market, held alongside FILMART. It combines financing meetings with work-in-progress presentations of Asian films heading to festivals and cinemas.
Film marketsHong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFF Industry)Official site
15 March 2027 – 18 March 2027 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The 31st FILMART, a trade-only rights market where Asian distributors and independent cinema bookers can source films, attend market screenings and meet sellers.
Film marketsHong Kong Trade Development CouncilOfficial siteFull guide
20 March 2027 – 27 March 2027 · Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Africa's largest film festival, held every two years, with its MICA market and FESPACO Pro platform where distributors, broadcasters and exhibitors source African films. The 30th edition was moved to 20–27 March 2027.
Film marketsFESPACO (Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou)Official site
12 April 2027 – 17 April 2027 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Latin America's largest creative-industries gathering (55,000 participants in 2026), with an audiovisual market, pitching and business meetings alongside conference stages. Useful for cinema marketers and programmers tracking Brazilian content and distribution trends.
Film marketsRio2COfficial site
11 May 2027 – 19 May 2027 · Cannes, France
The world's largest film market (16,000 professionals, 4,000 films and projects), running during the Cannes festival with market screenings and conferences. The place where international titles are bought and positioned for release, and where many European exhibitor meetings take place.
Film marketsFestival de CannesOfficial siteFull guide
1 June 2027 – 3 June 2027 · Oslo, Norway
Film & Kino's trade screening days where Norwegian cinema managers and bookers see upcoming releases and distributor presentations, with an industry forum; travel support is available for Norwegian exhibitors.
Film marketsFilm & KinoOfficial site
6 July 2027 – 11 July 2027 · Galway, Ireland
Ireland's leading summer festival for Irish film, alongside the Galway Film Fair, which the organisers call Ireland's industry market. Good for exhibitors and programmers tracking upcoming Irish releases.
Film marketsGalway Film FleadhOfficial site
August 2027 (exact dates to be announced) · Haugesund, Norway
The industry section of the Haugesund festival: a Nordic co-production market, works-in-progress and market screenings drawing around 300 buyers, sales agents and distributors each year; useful for programmers tracking upcoming Nordic titles.
Film marketsDen norske filmfestivalenOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually July · last held 20 July 2026 · Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand's content market for film, series and animation, with pitching, exhibition booths and a forum. It is a source of Thai and regional titles for programmers.
Film marketsCreative Economy Agency (Thailand)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually April, annually (during Beijing International Film Festival) · last held 17 April 2026 · Beijing, China
The market strand of the Beijing International Film Festival, with exhibition booths, market screenings, project pitches and deal signings. It is one of the main places to follow what Chinese distributors will release in cinemas.
Film marketsBeijing International Film FestivalOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually July, annually · last held 6 July 2026 · Bogotá, Colombia
Colombia's main audiovisual market, with screenings, business meetings and talks for producers, distributors and buyers; the 2026 edition logged over 2,300 accredited participants. Useful for programmers looking for Colombian and Andean titles.
Film marketsCámara de Comercio de Bogotá and Proimágenes ColombiaOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Mid-August, annually during Sarajevo Film Festival · last held 14 August 2026 · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The industry section of the Sarajevo Film Festival (co-production market, works in progress, drama series and talent programmes) and the main film-business meeting point for Southeast Europe; the 24th edition ran during the 32nd SFF.
Film marketsSarajevo Film Festival (Obala Art Centar)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually First edition September 2026 · last held 15 September 2026 · United Kingdom · Online
Online advance screenings of upcoming Booking Scheme titles for community cinemas, ending with an online programming catch-up. Passes cost £10 for members and £20 for non-members.
Film marketsCinema For AllOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually September, annually · last held 23 September 2026 · London, United Kingdom
Exhibitor-only event where around 30 UK distributors present upcoming theatrical slates and marketing plans on day one. Day two has 1:1 speed meetings with distributors. It is open to members of every BFI FAN hub.
Film marketsFilm London (Film Hub London)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually August, annually · last held 12 August 2026 · Gramado, Brazil
The industry programme of Brazil's traditional Gramado Film Festival (12–22 August 2026), with business rounds between producers and buyers and an international meeting of cities. A networking point for southern Brazil's distribution and exhibition sector.
Film marketsFestival de Cinema de GramadoOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually March, alongside FILMART · last held 17 March 2026 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
HKIFF's project market, including the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum and work-in-progress screenings, where festival programmers and distributors get an early look at upcoming Asian films.
Film marketsHong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFF Industry)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually July or September, annually · last held 8 July 2026 · Derby, United Kingdom
Hybrid Screening Days focused on inclusive programming and diverse audiences. The 2026 edition ran online and at Derby QUAD, and the 2025 edition was at MAC Birmingham. Useful for programmers and audience-development staff widening who their cinema serves.
Film marketsIndependent Cinema OfficeOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually July (last held 2025) · last held 9 July 2025 · Manchester, United Kingdom
Screening Days themed around films and programming for children, families and young people, last held at HOME in Manchester. For cinemas building youth and family audiences.
Film marketsIndependent Cinema OfficeOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually April, annually · last held 28 April 2026 · Nairobi, Kenya
East Africa's largest film and TV market, run by the Kenya Film Commission, with a market, festival screenings, workshops and the Kalasha Awards. Relevant to distributors and programmers covering the East African market.
Film marketsKenya Film CommissionOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually December, during the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2026 runs 11-18 December 2026) · last held 13 December 2025 · Thiruvananthapuram, India
A film market held during the International Film Festival of Kerala that connects South Indian independent films with buyers, distributors and programmers.
Film marketsKerala State Chalachitra AcademyOfficial site
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
Next dates not announced · usually August, annually · last held 25 August 2026 · Lagos, Nigeria
A business-of-film summit linking Nigerian and international film professionals, with panels, capacity-building sessions and industry screenings run in partnership with Silverbird Cinemas. Useful for Nigerian exhibitors and distributors tracking Nollywood's commercial pipeline.
Film marketsNigerian International Film SummitOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually Late July, annually during New Horizons IFF · last held 26 July 2026 · Wrocław, Poland
Closed industry screenings of new and in-production Polish films for about 200 sales agents, distributors and festival programmers, held during the New Horizons festival in Wrocław.
Film marketsNew Horizons Association with the Polish Film InstituteOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually December, alongside the Red Sea International Film Festival; the 2026 festival was postponed to Q4 2027 · last held 6 December 2025 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The film market of the Red Sea International Film Festival and the largest in the MENA region, with a project market, work-in-progress screenings open to exhibitors and distributors, and an exhibition floor (160+ exhibitors in 2025). The planned 5–9 December 2026 edition was called off when the festival was postponed to Q4 2027.
Film marketsRed Sea Film FoundationOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually June, annually (during Shanghai International Film Festival) · last held 20 June 2026 · Shanghai, China
The combined film and TV market of SIFF and the Shanghai TV Festival, with about 200 exhibitors, rights trading and industry forums. It is the main mid-year entry point to China's theatrical distribution business.
Film marketsShanghai International Film Festival / Shanghai TV FestivalOfficial 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
Next dates not announced · usually Late August–September, annually · last held 3 September 2026 · Venice, Italy
The industry and market arm of the Venice Film Festival, with market screenings, gap-financing and rights markets and an industry exhibition. Industry accreditation also gives access to festival press and industry screenings.
Film marketsLa Biennale di VeneziaOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually January, annually (since 2013) · last held 13 January 2026 · Bangor / Neath, United Kingdom
Preview screenings of upcoming Welsh-made, Welsh-language and Welsh archive releases, held for Film Hub members, with booking information packs. Film Hub Wales can also help fund minimum guarantees and marketing.
Film marketsFilm Hub WalesOfficial site