The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market. Over 8,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, seminars, networking and parties. Participants come from over 70 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world’s press all those who provide services to the motion picture industry.

The Australia–China Film Industry Forum in Beijing was the major film- related event and a highlight of Imagine Australia, the Year of Australian Culture in China, an initiative of the Australian Embassy in Beijing.

AIDC is a key international industry event, held annually in Australia. Established in 1987, AIDC has grown from a local biennial conference with a few international guests into a significant yearly event on the international documentary calendar. The Conference is now established as the sole Australian documentary conference and has been successful in establishing a national profile. AIDC is now a prominent documentary event on the international calendar, consistently attracting key figures from the international documentary industry.

More than 19,000 film professionals from 115 countries, including about 4,000 journalists, are accredited for the Berlin International Film Festival every year. The Berlinale is truly a mega event. At the same time, it is a festival of encounters and discussions. With almost 300,000 tickets sold, the Berlinale is not only a film industry meeting. It also enjoys one of the largest film festival audiences in the world. For two weeks, art, glamour, parties and business meet at the Berlinale.

The Cannes International Film Festival, founded in 1946, is the most prestigious film festival in the world. The private festival is held annually in May at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in the resort town of Cannes, in the south of France.

The European Film Market (EFM) runs for nine days as part of one of the most important film festivals in the world, the Berlinale. As the first major film event of the year, it is a magnet for international industry professionals, and is seen as a barometer for the upcoming year in film.

Since 1991, JHWFF has produced a unique biennial industry conference that draws 650 media professionals, writers, leading scientists and conservationists to Jackson Hole. They converge from around the world to hone skills, explore emerging technologies and market opportunities, network with professional associates and honor notable achievements within the industry. Internationally recognized as the premier event of its genre, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is an unparalleled industry gathering. Its film competition—a nature film equivalent to the Oscars®—honors top films selected from over 800 category entries.

The trade mission was aimed at demonstrating the depth and diversity of talent within factual production in Queensland, taking the delegation from London to Paris, Berlin, New York, Washington DC and Singapore throughout October. The focus was on raising awareness of the stories and skills that Queensland has to offer international broadcasters and co-production partners.

MIPCOM is the world’s leading content market for creating, co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment across all platforms.

A biennial event presented by the Australian Writers' Guild, the conference features panel discussions, case studies, networking opportunities, mentorships and exclusive Masterclasses with international guests.