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?

National Canadian Film Day is back this year on Wednesday, April 16 for the world’s biggest celebration of Canadian cinema! With over screenings happening all across Canada and around the world, this is your opportunity to experience the stories that bring us together.

The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre in partnership with Producing for the Planet are accepting registrations for their new sustainability workshop series built just for content producers working in scripted, factual and animation genres. The “Greening the Screen: Producer Essentials Workshops” will empower producers with the tools and knowledge they need to integrate sustainability into their existing planning and production processes by addressing the critical soft-prep and pre-production phases where the foundation for sustainability is laid. 

Mark your calendar for April 1, 2025, at Toronto’s stunning Board of Trade event space for the return of the BSO Symposium. After a sold-out debut, this year promises even more—uniting trailblazers from every corner of the entertainment industry ready to drive real change.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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

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.