OIAF is an annual five-day event bringing art and industry together in a vibrant hub, attracting artists, producers, students and animation fans from around the world.

The first Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) was held in 2000 for six days and was attended by 8,000 people. Now, attendance has nearly quadrupled to ~30,000 for the expanded 11-day festival.

The Busan International Film Festival has grown from Korea’s first international film festival to Korea’s largest, and has become a film festival loved by many filmmakers and audiences not only in Asia but also in the world. As of 2019, 299 works were invited from a total of 85 countries, and the number of theaters that started with 6 has increased to 37. In addition, the ‘Busan Cinema Center’ opened in 2011, which is an exclusive venue of the Busan International Film Festival and has become a landmark in Busan.

Since its inception in 1989, Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival continues to seek out and showcase high-calibre film programming to passionate and enthusiastic audiences over its 9-day festival.

The Atlantic International Film Festival has grown into one of Canada’s premier celebrations of film and filmmaking, an essential platform for our regional industry alongside the best new national and international offerings. Celebrating its 45th year in 2025, the festival began as a tiny, grassroots operation in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1981, relocating to Halifax the following year. Providing an immersive escape and experience for movie lovers, filmmakers, and industry professionals worldwide, AIFF continues to take place at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane in the heart of historic downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The landmark 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes place Thursday, September 4—14, 2025. The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world, attracting over 480,000 people annually.

ComedyPRO programming & events offer everything from game-changing keynotes and insightful panels to exclusive networking events, including cocktail hours and late-night parties. It’s also home to the prestigious Just For Laughs Awards Show, honouring the biggest names in comedy, and the legendary New Faces of Comedy showcase, where the next generation of talent is discovered.

The Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO) is proud to announce the third annual East by Northwest (EXNW) Summit in Vancouver, BC. EXNW is designed to highlight, elevate, and empower the next generation of creatives across film, tv, streaming, gaming, and animation.

Since its inception in 1996, Fantasia has become a hugely popular Montreal summer tradition for around 100,000 festival-goers to spend 18 days being amazed by sensational celluloid from all over the world.

Last year at the inaugural Latin Forum, Listo Calisto was able to bring the Film + TV industry to the Latin community. For their second year they will bring the Canadian media industry to the Latin community.

The Future of Film Showcase (FOFS) presents works from emerging Canadian filmmakers, while at a crucial stage in their emergence as an artist and storyteller. FOFS elevates work by women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other

Calling all film lovers! Get ready to experience the vibrant tapestry of storytelling at FIRST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film. From stirring documentaries to captivating dramas, immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of Indigenous people.

CBC, CAVCO, and CMPA are hosting the 8th season of One Stop Business Workshop, a series of FREE vitural information sessions that introduce emerging independent producers and content creators from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry (Indigenous, Black, people of colour, women 2SLGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities) to topics related to the business and financing of TV, film and original digital content.

Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT is a professional and international marketplace focused on the creation, development, production, financing, broadcasting, marketing, and commercialization of television content. It is ranked among the top 10 international television markets in the audiovisual industry.

Everyone has the right to work in a psychologically safe work environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, where people work collaboratively and cross-culturally.

With a 45-year tradition, and set in one of the most inspiring locations on the planet, BANFF is where partnerships are forged and new films and series are pitched, developed and greenlit across scripted, unscripted and kids content.

imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content. The organization is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for excellence and innovation in programming and as the global centre for Indigenous media arts.

Now in its 24th year, The Canadian Telecom Summit is Canada’s leading ICT event, attracting the most influential people who shape the future direction of communications and information technology in Canada.

The Canada – Mexico Co-Production Forum takes place virtually June 3-4, 2025. This event serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue between Canadian and Mexican companies involved in screen-based content production.

Over four action-packed days, the Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival presents top International and Canadian narrative and documentary films plus TV and digital media screenings.

Celebrate Canadian women in entertainment. Get ready for a day of empowerment and inspiration at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada 2025.

The CMPA and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom are partnering to offer Canadian companies the opportunity to gain foreign market insight through presentation and roundtables, as well as the opportunity to expand their professional networks and explore co-production opportunities through a series of 1:1 meetings.

Designed for leaders and supervisors, this collaborative, impactful two-day series equips participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to build productions and crews that are more inclusive. Participants strongly committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture and who wish to develop intercultural communications and leadership skills will benefit most from the retreat.

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

Mental health first aid is the support provided to people who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.

Over 14,000 film industry professionals head to Cannes each year to present and discover almost 4,000 films and projects in development at 33 screening venues. Fueled by this success, the Marché has expanded since the turn of the century. The Riviera and Lérins exhibition halls form a hub around the world-famous Palais des Festivals and the Village International has become the top venue for promoting films from all over the world.

Uniting the pillars of entertainment, media and technology, SCREEN FOREVER is one of the largest congregations of screen industry professionals in the Southern Hemisphere and is attended by The Who’s Who in Australian screen business – the leading Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of producing, creating, writing, directing, distributing and financing screen content across film, television, games, interactive and online.

This session is designed for Northern producers and creators looking to collaborate with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. We’ll demystify the process of working with the CBC Business & Rights team, showing you that it’s more accessible than you might think.

Dive into the dynamic world of digital innovation and entrepreneurial spirit at the Digital First Canada Summit. This event brings together Canada’s leading online creators, platforms, industry leaders and digital entrepreneurs for an immersive experience designed to showcase the latest trends, tools, and strategies shaping the online creator landscape.

Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary and to creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers.

Join us virtually for Seeds of Change on April 23, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. ET, where we’ll explore how we can accelerate environmentally sustainable change through the content we make.

China’s animation industry is booming, with a $14 billion+ market for animated content and merchandise, cutting-edge advances in CGI and AI, and a growing demand for international collaborations. Are you ready to tap into this massive opportunity?