Co-production Day

MIFF 37°South Market brings the global screen financing marketplace to Melbourne each year during the opening days of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), with more than 100 producers pitching slates of script-stage film & TV projects in one-to-one meetings with up to 70 content co-financiers , alongside roundtables and networking events to advance their projects’ financing. There are also screenings of completed films for buyers and opportunities for producers to acquire and develop new IP.

ACE Producers is Europe’s premier network of successful producers from Europe and beyond. ACE Producers enables profound collaborations through honest dialogue in the safe trusted space of the ACE Network and fosters valuable exchange of high-level knowledge about the independent audio-visual industry.

The Berlinale Co-Production Market (23rd edition: February 2026) brings together ca. 600 international producers, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters, platforms and fund representatives who are active in international co-productions. Approx. 35 feature film and 10 drama series projects are presented, and around 1500 one-on-one meetings are pre-scheduled for them.

Upstream Market is BIFF’s (Brisbane International Film Festival) dedicated co-production market presenting a selection of carefully curated ANZ and Asia Pacific projects seeking European, Asian, Latin American or MENA region partners. Taking place every November, BIFF is Queensland’s premier film festival, showcasing the best of global cinema to the fastest growing city in Australia.

CineGouna, the industry arm of the El Gouna Film Festival, supports Egyptian and Arab filmmakers through four key pillars. CineGouna Emerge nurtures emerging talent, while CineGouna Forum offers panels, masterclasses, and workshops. CineGouna Funding provides a platform for pitching projects, and CineGouna Market fosters networking. These initiatives empower Arab cinema, shaping its future and amplifying its global presence.

CineLink Industry Days, the industry platform of the Sarajevo Film Festival, is a key regional hub for film and TV professionals in Southeast Europe. Renowned for advancing co-productions and connecting emerging talent with European and international markets, it offers year-round training, curated networking, and strategic access to industry stakeholders — strengthening the creative and business capacity of the region’s audio-visual sector.

connecting cottbus (coco) is an East West co-production market and a networking platform focusing on Eastern European cinema during the FilmFestival Cottbus. Celebrating well over two decades of excellence, we showcase 13 feature film projects and 6 works in progress for industry audiences to potentially engage in powerful partnerships. Projects must connect to Eastern Europe in subject or production context.

TIFF’s AGORA (November) is Greece’s biggest annual industry event offering various networking opportunities for the global film industry. Its programs include the Crossroads Co-production Forum, Works in Progress, Thessaloniki Locarno Industry Academy, Agora Short Film Lab, Bridge to the North, Industry Talks and more. AGORA also runs during TIDF (March) Its programs include the Thessaloniki Pitching Forum, Agora Docs in Progress and the new AGORA XR Lab including many more exciting activities.

EAVE is one of the leading producers’ training programmes in Europe with a unique network of over 2700 producers. Over the last years, we have been revising our existing training offer and creating new workshop programmes to continuously strengthen the European independent production and to contribute to its sustainability and competitiveness by reinforcing the producer’s creative, managerial and financial capacity to compete successfully in European and global markets.

Guadalajara International Film Festival is the most relevant cinematographic rendezvous in Latin-America, due to the quality and relevance of its film program, the filmmakers, the national and international delegates that attend every year. The Guadalajara Film Market is the ideal space to build strong relationships while doing business with the professionals of the industry.

Active since 1989, Eurimages was established as a cultural support fund of the Council of Europe. Eurimages, promotes independent filmmaking by providing financial support to feature-length fiction, animation and documentary films. In doing so, it encourages co-operation between professionals established in different countries.

Jakarta Film Week is an international film festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2021, with the support from Jakarta City Government, Jakarta Film Week focus on showcasing and promoting new talents, screens international films, and bridge the opportunities for local and international filmmakers. To create an industry hub along with the festival, In 2023 Jakarta Film Week established JFW NET Industry Program that consist of flagship program such as Producers Lab, Pitching Forum and Festival Meeting. The 5th edition of Jakarta Film Week will be held on 22-26 October 2025.

The Baltic Event Co-Production Market and TV Beats Co-Financing Market, part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event at the Black Nights Film Festival, connect films and series in development with co-producers, financiers, and sales agents. 25 projects, including children and youth content, are selected yearly for meetings with decision-makers. The market also hosts the Council of Europe Film and Series Co-Production Awards to promote creative collaborations and empower independent producers.

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), the Czech Republic’s largest and most prestigious in Central and Eastern Europe, is part of the A-list category, akin to Cannes and Venice. Celebrated among filmmakers, buyers, and distributors, KVIFF showcases over 200 films globally, appealing to both professionals and the public with its comprehensive program and good facilities.

Meeting Point Vilnius is a four-day boutique event that highlights fresh talent and fosters personal connections. Its intimate format allows for meaningful one-on-one interactions, creating a space for relationships to thrive. The event connects national, regional, and European film professionals, focusing on emerging talents and career advancement. Meeting Point Vilnius stands out by prioritizing growth, collaboration, and inspiration in a rapidly changing industry.

MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo is a curated market and a premium industry gathering for key players and content. MIA offers a diverse array of specific programs, featuring dedicated Co-production Markets and Pitching Forums, Content Showcases, Works in Progress, Market Screenings, tailored Networking Activities, and an impressive lineup of Conferences tackling the latest and hottest topics among industry insiders.

MIDPOINT Institute is an international audiovisual training and networking institution offering comprehensive professional support in film and series development, individual skills development, and post-production.

New Nordic Films is a significant film market that showcases quality Nordic feature films and hosts Nordic Co-Production and Finance Market. An excellent gateway to explore films, make collaborations and discover talents within the Nordic and global film industry. Set during The Norwegian Int. Film Festival in Haugesund in August, this year’s 31st film market will bring together 350 industry professionals from around 30 countries.

Film London is the capital’s screen industries agency. We connect ideas, talent and finance to develop a pioneering creative culture in the city that delivers success in film, television, animation, games and beyond. We work to sustain, promote and develop London as a global content production hub, support the development of the city’s emerging filmmaking talent and invest in a diverse film culture.

SOFIA MEETINGS is a co-production market organized within the framework of the SIFF and presents Feature Films Pitching – Focus: presentation of 1st, 2nd/3rd feature fiction film, TV series pitching, Works in Progress. Beside the main program there is a focus on Immersive/VR media, alternative financing, distribution, book adaptation and workshops, panels, case studies: all that in a friendly informal atmosphere.

The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) provides services across Funding and Investment, Global Marketing, Content Incubation, Story and IP Development, Talent Cultivation, and Market Insights to creative content industry. Each November, TAICCA hosts the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), a global platform for industry professionals to discover stories and foster collaboration. Featuring PITCHING, MARKET, and FORUMS, TCCF aims to foster collaboration and business opportunities.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. Founded over 40 years ago as the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), The Gotham is the largest and longest-running non-profit organization for independent film and storytelling in the United States.

The Gotham celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. The organization, under the leadership of Executive Director and award-winning producer Jeffrey Sharp, fosters a vibrant and sustainable independent storytelling community through its year-round programs, which include Gotham Week, Gotham Labs, Filmmaker Magazine, the Gotham Awards, Gotham EDU, Owning It, and Expanding Communities.

Every year When East Meets West brings together more than 700 film professionals from over 60 countries. The programme is based on an annual East and West double focus and includes several activities: a pitching forum, a slate market, works in progress sections, a lab for films in editing phase, a showcase of short projects and a series of inspirational labs.