From November 16 to 19, 2025, delegates from British Columbia will attend the International Documentary Forum (IDFA) in Amsterdam, supported by Creative BC’s Passports to Markets program. The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam is the world’s largest...
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Call for Entries: Hot Docs, Marché du Film, Banff World Media Festival, Annecy International Animation Film Market, Sunnyside of the Doc 2025

Creative BC is accepting applications for multiple 2025 markets via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents, and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able to access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Hot Docs (Deal Maker + Works-in-Progress)
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: April 24 – May 4, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Marché du Film
Cannes, France
Market Dates: May 13 – May 21, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Banff World Media Festival
Banff, Canada
Market Dates: June 8 – June 11, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Annecy International Animation Film Market (MIFA)
Annecy, France
Market Dates: June 8 – June 14, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Sunnyside of the Doc
La Rochelle, France
Market Dates: June 23 – June 26, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
View eligibility and apply here
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