This program is intended to assist producers explore co-production partnerships and develop relationships with broadcasters, distributors and financiers. Sales agents are able to exploit their portfolio of film and tv projects, and attempt to secure pre-sales and/or distribution rights for various territories around the world.
Applicable market sites are designated by Creative BC. Please see the Markets List tab below for a list of upcoming eligible markets and specific application periods.
Open for ApplicationsMarché 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
AWE USA
Long Beach, USA
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
A maximum participation of between $1,000 and $2,500 is set by Creative BC depending on the location and costs of the event, and represents no more than 50% of the applicant’s final cash expenditures to attend. Successful applicants will receive up to 100% of Creative BC’s contribution upon submission of a Final Report (see ‘Reporting’ below) and all cost receipts after attendance at the market.
Reporting
After attending the market, producers will have 30 business days from the market close date to submit a Final Report and all cost receipts to Creative BC. Successful applicants may be asked to complete and return a survey following their attendance at the market.
View all program guidelines below.
April 2025
Marché du Film
Cannes, France
Market Dates: May 13 – May 21, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
June 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
AWE USA
Long Beach, USA
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
This list will be updated regularly. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Heather Campbell
Email: hcampbell (at) creativebc.com