Emerging Canadian and international directors can apply for an intensive five-day mentorship program held in September.
Programming
Turning opportunity into results
TIFF: The Market programming aims to provide emerging and established film, series, and immersive professionals with impactful experiences, supporting global screen professionals with presentations, panels, labs, mentorship, and funds. Our Market programming streams turn opportunities into results, supporting both professional growth and a healthy international screen sector.
Latest programming additions
A space for professionals to connect, learn, and explore the creative, technological, and business trends and innovations impacting the industry today. Experience over 7 days of inspiring, impactful, and business-focused multi-sector keynotes and panels.
An exciting destination where stories can be stepped into, lived, and even co-created through a curated selection of immersive experiences.
Business & Connection Points
From curated matchmaking to deal-making engines, Market programmes are designed to fuel connections, drive business growth, and position screen professionals at the centre of global opportunities all year long, culminating at the Market in 2026.
International Financing & Project Market
A curated engine to accelerate finance and help find co-production and international collaborators for projects.
A designed space and exclusive opportunity for IP Owners across publishing, brands, gaming, and immersive media to meet with film and series production companies to option their stories.
Creative Development Programmes
Our Creative Development Programmes will provide emerging equip creators with critical professional development training both during the Market and year-round. Personalized mentorship and distinctive workshops provide participants with the tools the make the most out of their projects.
In February, emerging screenwriters can apply for a multi-stage script development and mentorship program running from April through September.
Canadian series creator teams can apply for a four-day intensive program to refine, pitch, and export premium episodic projects ahead of September market meetings.
Awards & Fellowships
From curated matchmaking to deal-making engines, Market programmes are designed to fuel connections, drive business growth, and position screen professionals at the centre of global opportunities all year long, culminating at the Market in 2026.
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The Sloan Science on Screen Programme
Supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this TIFF initiative provides filmmakers with creative guidance, pitch events, and industry connections to develop feature-length or episodic projects about science and technology.
Presented by the CJ Cultural Foundation, TIFF, and KOFIC, the CJ & TIFF K-Story Fund supports Korean-Canadian and Korean-American filmmakers developing their first or second feature film.
The Charles Officer Legacy Award
The annual prize honors a nominee whose body of work reflects the artistic excellence, vision, and community spirit of the late filmmaker Charles Officer.
TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award
A cash award is provided to the Canadian writer of an outstanding feature-film screenplay. Presented in partnership with CBC Films.
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We offer a number of services to Market delegates, including assistance with exhibitions, screenings, promotions, and accreditiation.
Have a general inquiry?
Contact TIFF: The Market team at themarket@tiff.net
Market Accreditation
registration@tiff.net
416-934-5834
Market Submissions
Market Sales, Events & Promotions
Market Partnerships
Market Screenings