The Passport to Markets program provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, and sales agents. These creative media professionals are able to access key international markets, conferences, co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses.
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.
World Congress of Science and Factual Producers
Marrakesh, Morocco
Market Dates: December 9 – 12, 2024
Open for applications: September 6, 2024
Application deadline: September 27, 2024
PG Connects London
London, UK
Market Dates: January 20 – 25, 2025
Open for applications: September 30, 2024
Application deadline: October 21, 2024
NATPE Global + Realscreen Summit
Miami, USA
Market Dates: February 3 – 7, 2025
Open for applications: October 7, 2024
Application deadline: October 28, 2024
Kidscreen Summit
San Diego, USA
Market Dates: February 9 – 12, 2025
Open for applications: October 23, 2024
Application deadline: November 13, 2024
European Film Market
Berlin, Germany
Market Dates: February 13 – 25, 2025
Open for applications: November 4, 2024
Application deadline: November 25, 2024
SXSW
Austin, USA
Market Dates: March 7 – 15, 2025
Open for applications: November 20, 2024
Application deadline: December 16, 2024
Game Developers Conference
San Francisco, USA
Market Dates: March 17 – 21, 2025
Open for applications: November 25, 2024
Application deadline: December 16, 2024
CHP:DOX Forum
Copenhagen, Denmark
Market Dates: March 19 – 30, 2025
Open for applications: November 25, 2024
Application deadline: December 16, 2024
