The Passport to Markets program 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.
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.
 Applications in Process
Banff World Media Festival
Banff, Canada
Market Dates: June 9 – 12, 2024
Open for applications: April 26, 2024
Application deadline: May 10, 2024
Annecy International Animation Film Market (MIFA)
Annecy, France
Market Dates: June 11 – 14, 2024
Open for applications: April 30, 2024
Application deadline: May 14, 2024
AWE USA
Long Beach, USA
Market Dates: June 18 – 20, 2024
Open for applications: May 7, 2024
Application deadline: May 21, 2024
Sunnyside of the Doc
La Rochelle, France
Market Dates: June 24 – 27, 2024
Open for applications: May 13, 2024
Application deadline: May 27, 2024
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 2024Â
Cannes, France
Banff World Media Festival
Banff, Canada
Market Dates: June 9 – 12, 2024
Open for applications: April 26, 2024
Application deadline: May 10, 2024
Annecy International Animation Film Market (MIFA)
Annecy, France
Market Dates: June 11 – 14, 2024
Open for applications: April 30, 2024
Application deadline: May 14, 2024
AWE USA
Long Beach, USA
Market Dates: June 18 – 20, 2024
Open for applications: May 7, 2024
Application deadline: May 21, 2024
Sunnyside of the Doc
La Rochelle, France
Market Dates: June 24 – 27, 2024
Open for applications: May 13, 2024
Application deadline: May 27, 2024
July 2024
Frontières International Co-production Market
Montreal, Quebec
Market Dates: July 24 – 27, 2024
Open for applications: June 12, 2024
Application deadline: June 26, 2024
August 2024
Gamescom
Cologne, Germany
Market Dates: August 21 – 25, 2024
Open for applications: July 10, 2024
Application deadline: July 24, 2024
Play NYCÂ
New York, USA
Market Dates: TBD August 2024
Open for applications: TBD
Application deadline: TBD
September 2024
FAME Week Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Market Dates: September 1 – 7, 2024
Open for applications: July 19, 2024
Application deadline: August 2, 2024
International Financing Forum
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: September 8 – 9, 2024
Open for applications: July 26, 2024
Application deadline: August 9, 2024
Content CanadaÂ
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: TBD September 2024
Open for applications: TBD
Application deadline: TBD
The Animation Conference (TAC)
Ottawa, Canada
Market Dates: September 25 – 29, 2024
Open for applications: August 14, 2024
Application deadline: August 28, 2024
This list will be updated regularly. Please contact us if you have any questions.Â
Heather Campbell
Email: hcampbell (at)Â creativebc.com