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.

Submissions are open for the 2026 Hot Docs Festival, taking place April 23 – May 3, 2026, in Toronto. As North America’s leading documentary festival, Hot Docs is the perfect place to premiere your film to industry leaders and engaged audiences. The festival accepts Canadian and international documentaries of all lengths.

The Embassy of Canada in Paris, in partnership with Telefilm Canada and other key industry players, is seeking applicants for from the TV series sector to participate in its first Canadian Creative Industries Accelerator.

For more than three decades, Inside Out has brought Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community together in celebration of the best queer film from Canada and around the world. Through our annual Festival in Toronto, our filmmaker initiatives, our youth engagement and our year-round events and screenings, Inside Out is engaged every day in challenging attitudes and changing lives.