For almost two decades, Canadian Film Fest has fostered the indie filmmaking community of The North. With an unrelenting dedication to Canadian voices, we exclusively showcase work from our nation’s filmmakers – homegrown established talent and newcomers alike – whether they’re telling stories that take place within our borders or around the world.

After a 4-year hiatus, the Toronto Screenwriting Conference (TSC) returns. Through the years the TSC established itself as a premiere screenwriting conference for screenwriters and the people who work with them. In Winter 2025, TSC is back doing what they do best, offering masters-level insight and training to the screenwriting community.

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. This full-day session will deepen film workers’ understanding of anti-discrimination, unconscious bias and cultural awareness.

This specialized boot camp is designed to empower both first-time attendees and seasoned professionals in navigating this year’s Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival. Led by industry experts and Marché veterans

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.

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film. The 2025 edition takes place February 26 – March 2, downtown Kingston, Ontario.

The Berlinale is a unique place of artistic exploration and entertainment. It is one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year.

Last year’s Kidscreen Summit welcomed more than 1,800 delegates from 50-plus countries to San Diego for the first time. They gathered to take advantage of the year’s best business networking, to engage in critical dialogue on issues that affect the industry, and to be inspired by new ideas and innovative strategies.

Canada’s pre-eminent media industry conference returns to The Westin Ottawa, January 29-31, 2025. Join Canadian and global leaders in broadcasting, television, feature film and media policy for three days of thought leadership, workshops, unprecedented market access, networking opportunities and more.

Join your colleagues in Marrakesh, Morocco from December 9 to 12 for Congress ’24. As the home of smart content, Congress is more than just a market, it is a dynamic community, with sessions that surprise, speakers who make you think, and fresh insights into future trends and technology.

The 24th edition of the Whistler Film Festival and Content Summit (WFF24) will be back and thriving in Whistler, British Columbia for audiences, filmmakers, and industry guests.

The One Stop Business Workshop virtual series, brought to you by CBC, the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO), and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA). This series brings together organizations from across the industry to introduce emerging independent producers and content creators from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry, to topics related to the business and financing of film, TV and original digital content.

The three-day event, which runs between December 2-5, with registration and the opening night screenings taking place on December 2, will dedicate this year’s programming focus on how to adapt and survive in the fast-changing market.

The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) is one of North America’s leading documentary film festivals. Each year, the RIDM presents around a hundred Canadian and international documentaries. Its industry event, Forum RIDM, is Quebec’s only documentary forum.

The 28th edition of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is fast approaching! Running from November 13–24, 2024, watch Asian cinema and enjoy events featuring pan-Asian filmmakers and media artists.

AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development.

Celebrating its 24th year, Reelworld is Canada’s longest-running film festival and screen institute committed to advancing opportunities for Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, and People of Colour in the Canadian screen industries by reducing barriers and fostering authentic stories.

MIPCOM Cannes powers the business of international content rights and co-production with an unmissable Cannes-worthy celebration of must-have new series from around the world that producers and studio execs from over 100 countries call “the most important industry rendez-vous on the global events calendar.”

Whether you’re just starting your career or nearing retirement, learn how to plan effectively for the future you want.

The 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival takes place Thursday 26th to October 6, 2024, at the Vancouver International Film Centre. The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

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.

Every year in Toronto since 2014, Webseries Canada presents the next annual digital content festival, T.O. WEBFEST, to support, connect, promote and celebrate independent content creators from Canada and around the world. 🍁

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.

Content Canada is back and ready to provide unparalleled insights and connections at its flagship event taking place this year from September 9 – 11, 2024!

The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes place Thursday, September 5-15, 2024.

Join the 2nd edition of EXNW, from July 26th to 28th, 2024, at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel Vancouver. EXNW is designed to highlight, elevate, and empower the next generation of creatives across film, tv, streaming, gaming, and animation.

The stage is set for a landmark cultural event that will redefine the narrative for the global entertainment industry.

The Weengushk International Film Festival (WIFF) is Northern Ontario’s premier Indigenous film festival, dedicated to honoring the warriors of residential schools through powerful storytelling and cinematic excellence.

The Digital Distribution workshop is a beacon for Film, TV and Documentary production companies seeking to navigate the tumultuous changes of the last few years that left the entertainment industry reeling.

Please join us on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 am PT, for Hot set! Unpacking heat and wildfire smoke risks on production, a co-presentation between the CMPA, DGC, Producing for the Planet and the Actsafe Safety Association.