DOK Leipzig, held every autumn, is unique among festivals worldwide in offering a combination of documentary and animated film. During the week-long festival, the festival shows about 250 short and long films and extended reality (XR) works in Leipzig.

TELUS originals is pleased to announce their annual Pitch Intake Window is open from June 1 to 30, 2026. TELUS originals is committed to supporting locally-reflective, social-purpose documentaries and docuseries set in regions across B.C. and Alberta and is excited to hear your ideas. Mid-career to established documentary producers interested in learning more about TELUS originals are encouraged to:

The CMPA is organizing a delegation of up to five film and TV producers to attend Durban FilmMart (Oct. 9-12, Durban, South Africa), as part of a larger Canadian contingent at the market.

The 37th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace for documentary experiences will take place from June 22 to 24, 2026 in La Rochelle. Networking events, presentations, and project screenings will be organized for all key players in the documentary industry.

The International Financing & Project Market, presented by Ontario Creates during TIFF: The Market, is a three-day curated programme bringing together global decision-makers and up to 50 established Canadian and international producers and projects to help accelerate financing. Projects include films, series, and immersive work.

The Global Market Development program provides eligible Ontario companies with funding to participate in international activities that support company growth and produce measurable business and market development results

The Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund) is intended to drive economic growth in Ontario’s screen sectors by investing in activities that support the production and exploitation of innovative, high-quality, consumer-focused content.

Wscripted has opened applications for its 6th Cannes Screenplay List, presented by MUBI. The list highlights outstanding scripts by women and non-binary filmmakers at the Cannes Film Market, with the mission to boost funding and deal opportunities for nominated projects.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting applications by Canadian companies for the Canada Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes, taking place May 12 to 20, 2026.

Hot Docs is seeking emerging to mid-career filmmakers to create short films for the fourth of Citizen Minutes. This is an opportunity for directors to have a fulsome experience with film production, exhibition, distribution, and impact.

This co-production fund is designed to showcase the island of Ireland as a destination to an international audience through high-quality and engaging TV projects.

Telefilm Canada is currently accepting submissions for its 16th edition of  CANADA: NOT SHORT ON TALENT program at Cannes, a curated market showcase presented at the Short Film Corner 2026.