Browse through our library of supporting information, application guidelines and forms, and guidance for Co-productions and International Productions.

  • Venice Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Founded in 1932, the Venice Film Festival is the world's oldest film festival.  

  • Sundance Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Sundance is one of the world's most significant and important festivals for independent films. 

  • Melbourne Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets
    The Melbourne International Film Festival has been running for 60 years and is the most significant screen event in Australia.
  • Toronto International Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The Toronto International Film Festival is a key festival for launching independent productions. 

  • Rotterdam Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Rotterdam has become a crucial festival for bold international cinema. An annual festival of indie and innovative films from around the world, Rotterdam also includes the CineMart co-production market for new work.

  • Cannes Cinéfondation Résidence du Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The annual Cannes Cinéfondation Résidence du Festival  welcomes 12 young filmmakers from around the world who are working on their first or second feature film.

  • Busan Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The Busan International Film Festival is Asia's largest film festival.

  • Berlin International Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) is one of the world’s top film festivals. It takes place every February and is home to a wide range of film screenings and industry events.

  • MIFF Accelerator Programme

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) Accelerator programme is an intensive director development programme aimed at short film directors who are seeking to transition to feature filmmaking.

  • American Film Market

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The American Film Market is a pivotal destination for independent film companies and businesspeople from all over the world. It is held each year in Santa Monica at the beginning of November.

  • Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Hot Docs is North America's largest documentary film festival and conference.

  • Berlinale Talents

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Berlinale Talents (formerly Berlinale Talent Campus) is an annual six-day creative summit for up-and-coming filmmakers. It runs alongside the Berlin International Film Festival.

  • International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam - IDFA

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is considered one of the the most important documentary festivals in the world. It is also, in terms of visitors, the largest. 

  • Cannes Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The Cannes Film Festival is the world's most famous film festival. 

  • Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Clemont-Ferrand in France is one of the world's leading short film festivals.

  • SXSW

    Film Festivals and Markets

    Held in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.

  • Film Festivals in New Zealand

    Film Festivals and Markets

    The following is a selection of annual film festivals in New Zealand that screen New Zealand films.

  • Short Film Festival Marketing Guide

    Film Festivals and Markets, Guides and Toolkits for new Filmmakers

    A guide designed to help answer your most frequently asked festival-related questions and to support targeted release strategies for short films.

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