This program is intended to assist producers explore co-production partnerships and develop relationships with broadcasters, distributors and financiers. Sales agents are able to exploit their portfolio of film and tv projects, and attempt to secure pre-sales and/or distribution rights for various territories around the world.
Applicable market sites are designated by Creative BC. Please see the Markets List tab below for a list of upcoming eligible markets and specific application periods.
Open or upcoming applications:
April 2026
Guadalajara Film Market (FICG)
Guadalajara, Mexico
Market Dates: April 17 – 25, 2026
Open for applications: January 30, 2026
Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Hot Docs
Deal Maker + Forum Only
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: April 23 – May 3, 2026
Open for applications: March 1, 2026
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
May 2026
Marché du Film
Cannes, France
Market Dates: May 12 – 20, 2026
Open for applications: January 30, 2026
Application deadline: February 20, 2026 EXTENDED: March 15, 2026
June 2026
Banff World Media Festival
Banff, Canada
Market Dates: June 14 – 17, 2026
Open for applications: March 6, 2026
Application deadline: March 23, 2026
AWE USA
Long Beach, USA
Market Dates: June 15-18, 2026
Open for applications: March 30, 2026
Application deadline: April 13, 2026
Sunny Side of the Doc
La Rochelle, France
Market Dates: June 22 – 24, 2026
Open for applications: April 7, 2026
Application deadline: April 21, 2026
Annecy International Animation Film Festival (MIFA)
Annecy, France
Market Dates: June 23 – 26, 2026
Open for applications: April 7, 2026
Application deadline: April 21, 2026
