Industry events calendar

November 2026

1. Nov7
   Film Festivals

   Camerimage 2026 – Cinematography Film Festival

   November 7–14, 2026 · Toruń, Poland

   Camerimage is the world's leading festival devoted to cinematography, and a must for anyone who shoots or wants to. The 34th edition (now branded ToruńCAMERIMAGE) brings together cinematographers, directors and…

2. Nov10
   Trade Shows & Markets

   American Film Market (AFM) 2026

   November 10–15, 2026 · Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles

   The American Film Market is where independent films get bought, sold, financed and packaged. Producers, sales agents, distributors and financiers from around the world meet in Los Angeles for six…

3. Nov12
   Film Festivals

   IDFA 2026 – International Documentary Film Festival

   November 12–22, 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

   IDFA in Amsterdam is the world's largest documentary festival. Alongside hundreds of screenings, it runs IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale, two of the most important marketplaces for documentary financing…

4. Nov18
   Trade Shows & Markets

   Inter BEE 2026

   November 18–20, 2026 · Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan

   Japan's largest show for broadcast, professional audio, video and media technology. Inter BEE fills Makuhari Messe with equipment makers, conference sessions and the latest work from Japan's broadcasters and post…

December 2026

1. Dec4
   Calls for Papers & Speakers

   Deadline: NAB Show 2027 Call for Speakers

   Friday, December 4, 2026 · Online submission

   Last day to propose a session for NAB Show 2027 (April, Las Vegas). The general call for speakers covers sessions across production, post, streaming, AI and the business of media.…

2. Dec11
   Awards & Contests

   Deadline: Telly Awards Early Entry

   Friday, December 11, 2026 · Online submission

   Early entry deadline for the 48th annual Telly Awards, which honor video and television across broadcast, branded content, documentary, social and immersive work. Entering early saves on fees; check the…

3. Dec14
   Conferences

   SVG Summit 2026

   December 14–15, 2026 · New York Hilton Midtown, New York City

   The Sports Video Group's flagship gathering for the people who produce live sports. Two days of sessions with network, league and team production leaders on remote and cloud production, live…

4. Dec31
   Awards & Contests

   Deadline: New York Festivals TV & Film Awards

   Thursday, December 31, 2026 · Online submission

   Final entry deadline for the 2027 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, an international competition for news, documentaries, entertainment, sports programming, promos and more. Work aired or produced from…

January 2027

1. Jan6
   Trade Shows & Markets

   CES 2027

   January 6–9, 2027 · Las Vegas, Nevada

   The year's first big technology show. For broadcast and production people, CES is where new TVs, display formats, streaming devices, AI tools and consumer cameras show up first, and where…

2. Jan19
   Awards & Contests

   Deadline: NAB Digital Leadership & Engineering Achievement Awards

   Tuesday, January 19, 2027 · Online submission

   Nominations close for NAB's Digital Leadership Award and Engineering Achievement Awards, which recognize broadcast engineers and digital leaders. Honorees are recognized at NAB Show in April. Dates: January 19, 2027…

3. Jan21
   Film Festivals

   Sundance Film Festival 2027 – Boulder, Colorado

   January 21–31, 2027 · Boulder, Colorado

   The most influential festival for American independent film begins a new chapter in 2027: after four decades in Park City, Utah, Sundance moves to Boulder, Colorado. Expect world premieres across…

February 2027

1. Feb2
   Trade Shows & Markets

   ISE 2027 – Integrated Systems Europe

   February 2–5, 2027 · Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

   Europe's largest show for pro AV and systems integration. Expect LED walls, virtual production stages, live event and broadcast AV, control rooms, streaming and conferencing technology across the halls of…

2. Feb10
   Film Festivals

   Berlinale 2027 – Berlin International Film Festival

   February 10–21, 2027 · Berlin, Germany

   The Berlinale is one of the "big three" European festivals and the first major A-list festival of the year. The 77th edition runs a day longer than usual, starting on…

3. Feb14
   Conferences

   HPA Tech Retreat 2027

   February 14–18, 2027 · La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California

   The Hollywood Professional Association's annual retreat where engineers, post-production leaders and technologists dig into what's next in production, post and distribution. The week closes with the HPA Awards for Innovation…

4. Feb18
   Film Festivals

   Slamdance Film Festival 2027

   February 18–24, 2027 · Los Angeles, California

   Slamdance is the festival "by filmmakers, for filmmakers," known for championing emerging and truly independent voices, especially first-time directors working with limited budgets. Now based in Los Angeles, the 33rd…

March 2027

1. Mar1
   Awards & Contests

   Deadline: NAB Technology Innovation Award

   Monday, March 1, 2027 · Online submission

   Nominations close for NAB's Technology Innovation Award, which recognizes pre-commercial broadcast technology with significant technical merit that will be demonstrated at NAB Show 2027. Dates: March 1, 2027 Details, registration…

2. Mar6
   Film Festivals

   Y-CAM 2027 – High School Film Festival, Washington DC

   March 6–7, 2027 · Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market, Washington DC

   Y-CAM is the DC Independent Film Festival's annual two-day festival for young screen artists, now in its 13th year. It screens around 30 films in competition from across the US…

3. Mar15
   Film Festivals

   SXSW Film & TV Festival 2027

   March 15–21, 2027 · Austin, Texas

   SXSW Film & TV marks its 40th anniversary in 2027. Part of the larger South by Southwest conference in Austin, it is known for premiering bold features, documentaries, episodic work…

April 2027

1. Apr3
   Trade Shows & Markets

   NAB Show 2027

   April 3–7, 2027 · Las Vegas Convention Center

   NAB Show is the biggest annual trade show for film, broadcast and media technology. It is where camera, lens, lighting, audio, editing and VFX makers launch their newest gear, and…

May 2027

1. May4
   Trade Shows & Markets

   CABSAT 2027

   May 4–6, 2027 · Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, UAE

   The Middle East and Africa's leading show for broadcast, satellite, content production and media technology, bringing together broadcasters, satellite operators, streaming platforms and equipment makers from across the region. Dates:…

2. May11
   Film Festivals

   Cannes Film Festival 2027 – 80th Edition

   May 11–22, 2027 · Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

   Cannes celebrates its 80th edition in 2027. The world's most famous film festival premieres the year's most anticipated films and awards the Palme d'Or. Beyond the red carpet, the Marché…

June 2027

1. Jun3
   Film Festivals

   Tribeca Festival 2027

   June 3–12, 2027 · New York City

   Founded in 2002 to revitalize lower Manhattan, Tribeca has become one of the most important festivals in the US, premiering independent features, documentaries, shorts, episodic work, games and immersive storytelling.…

2. Jun12
   Trade Shows & Markets

   InfoComm 2027

   June 12–18, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

   North America's largest pro AV show. Training and conference sessions run June 12–18 and the exhibit hall is open June 16–18, with displays, cameras, live production, streaming, audio and control…

September 2027

1. Sep10
   Trade Shows & Markets

   IBC2027

   September 10–13, 2027 · RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

   One of the two biggest broadcast technology shows in the world. IBC brings broadcasters, streamers, post houses and technology companies to Amsterdam for four days of product launches, a major…