Since 1952, India has hosted 55 editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) both competitive and non-competitive. The festival became an annual event from 1975 onwards. The 56th edition of the festival which includes a competition for feature films from all continents will be held in Goa.

Applications are open for the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival’s Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award. With a total value of over $45,000, this career-launching program offers in-kind support, mentorship & $15,000 in cash funds for emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers in Newfoundland and Labrador to create a short film.

Submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF). TIMVF continues to unite musicians and film professionals in a collaborative and inspiring environment.

Each year, Telefilm Canada coordinates the Pan-Canadian Selection Committee and the process to determine which Canadian film will be submitted for the International Film Award competition at the Academy Awards™.

The Emerging TV Producers Program (ETVP) provides training and mentorship for up to ten women and gender-diverse creators, with the goal of providing business skills, training and connections to break into the complex Canadian TV production system.

The Venice International Film Critics’ Week is currently accepting submissions to its up-coming edition. The Venice Critics’ Week is an independent and parallel section of the Venice International Film Festival.

iff is Ontario Creates feature film co-financing / co-production event at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Selected international and Canadian producers are brought together with international sales agents, US distributors, agents, equity financiers and executive producers for brokered meetings and exclusive networking opportunities.

The CanExport SMEs funding program is now accepting applications for projects starting after April 1, 2025. CanExport SMEs covers up to 50% of eligible expenses.

Telefilm Canada and its partners are currently accepting registrations from Canadian companies working in the animation sector companies planning to attend MIFA 2025.

Canada will be the featured country at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival. For its 14th edition, the First Look initiative organized by the industry component of the Locarno Film Festival will focus on Canadian cinema, thanks to a partnership with Telefilm Canada.

From April to June 2025, the selected Canadian producers will embark in two months of personalized mentorship and training (with a focus on international co-production and distribution – as well as pitching) in order to get ready to pitch their project to their future international partners.

The CMPA is calling for interested producer members to join us for our annual DGC/CMPA Meet Your Match event, which connects producers with new directing talent. The event will employ a “speed networking” format that will be held virtually through Zoom.