Industry events calendar
Trade shows, festivals, conferences and award deadlines for broadcast, production and post professionals.
November 2026
- Nov7Film Festivals
Camerimage 2026 – Cinematography Film Festival
November 7–14, 2026 · Toruń, PolandCamerimage 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…
- Nov10Trade Shows & Markets
American Film Market (AFM) 2026
November 10–15, 2026 · Fairmont Century Plaza, Los AngelesThe 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…
- Nov11Trade Shows & Markets
ProFusion Expo 2026
November 11–12, 2026 · Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), Toronto, Canada - Nov12Film Festivals
IDFA 2026 – International Documentary Film Festival
November 12–22, 2026 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsIDFA 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…
- Nov16Conferences
SMPTE Media Technology Summit 2026
November 16–19, 2026 · Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, California - Nov18Trade Shows & Markets
Inter BEE 2026
November 18–20, 2026 · Makuhari Messe, Chiba, JapanJapan'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…
- Nov30Film Markets & Pitching
Content London 2026
November 30 – December 3, 2026 · London, United Kingdom
December 2026
- Dec4Calls for Papers & Speakers
Deadline: NAB Show 2027 Call for Speakers
Friday, December 4, 2026 · Online submissionLast 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.…
- Dec10Calls for Papers & Speakers
Deadline: Hot Docs Forum & Deal Maker 2027 Applications
Thursday, December 10, 2026 - Dec11Awards & Contests
Deadline: Telly Awards Early Entry
Friday, December 11, 2026 · Online submissionEarly 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…
- Dec14Conferences
SVG Summit 2026
December 14–15, 2026 · New York Hilton Midtown, New York CityThe 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…
- Dec16Calls for Papers & Speakers
Deadline: Tribeca Festival 2027 Feature Submissions
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 - Dec31Awards & Contests
Deadline: New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · Online submissionFinal 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
- Jan6Trade Shows & Markets
CES 2027
January 6–9, 2027 · Las Vegas, NevadaThe 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…
- Jan19Awards & Contests
Deadline: NAB Digital Leadership & Engineering Achievement Awards
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 · Online submissionNominations 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…
- Jan21Film Festivals
Sundance Film Festival 2027 – Boulder, Colorado
January 21–31, 2027 · Boulder, ColoradoThe 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…
- Jan27Conferences
Prime Time 2027 – CMPA Conference
January 27–29, 2027 · Ottawa, Canada
February 2027
- Feb2Trade Shows & Markets
ISE 2027 – Integrated Systems Europe
February 2–5, 2027 · Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, SpainEurope'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…
- Feb3Calls for Papers & Speakers
Deadline: Tribeca 2027 Shorts, TV and Digital Creators
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 - Feb10Film Festivals
Berlinale 2027 – Berlin International Film Festival
February 10–21, 2027 · Berlin, GermanyThe 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…
- Feb10Film Markets & Pitching
European Film Market (EFM) 2027
February 10–16, 2027 · Berlin, Germany - Feb14Conferences
HPA Tech Retreat 2027
February 14–18, 2027 · La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, CaliforniaThe 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…
- Feb18Film Festivals
Slamdance Film Festival 2027
February 18–24, 2027 · Los Angeles, CaliforniaSlamdance 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
- Mar1Awards & Contests
Deadline: NAB Technology Innovation Award
Monday, March 1, 2027 · Online submissionNominations 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…
- Mar3College & Student Media
CMA Spring National College Media Convention 2027
March 3–6, 2027 · Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia - Mar6Film Festivals
Y-CAM 2027 – High School Film Festival, Washington DC
March 6–7, 2027 · Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market, Washington DCY-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…
- Mar15Film Festivals
SXSW Film & TV Festival 2027
March 15–21, 2027 · Austin, TexasSXSW 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…
- Mar19Film Festivals
Series Mania 2027
March 19–26, 2027 · Lille, France
April 2027
- Apr2College & Student Media
BEA2027 – Broadcast Education Association Convention
April 2–6, 2027 · Las Vegas, Nevada - Apr3Trade Shows & Markets
NAB Show 2027
April 3–7, 2027 · Las Vegas Convention CenterNAB 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…
- Apr23Film Festivals
Hot Docs 2027 – Canadian International Documentary Festival
April 23 – May 2, 2027 · Toronto, Canada - Apr26Film Markets & Pitching
Hot Docs Forum & Deal Maker 2027
April 26–29, 2027 · Toronto, Canada - Apr29Conferences
AES Europe Convention 2027
April 29 – May 1, 2027 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 2027
- May4Trade Shows & Markets
CABSAT 2027
May 4–6, 2027 · Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, UAEThe 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:…
- May11Film Festivals
Cannes Film Festival 2027 – 80th Edition
May 11–22, 2027 · Palais des Festivals, Cannes, FranceCannes 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…
- May11Film Markets & Pitching
Marché du Film 2027 – Cannes
May 11–19, 2027 · Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France - May12Trade Shows & Markets
Media Production & Technology Show 2027
May 12–13, 2027 · Olympia London, London, United Kingdom - May26Trade Shows & Markets
BroadcastAsia 2027 at Asia Tech x Singapore
May 26–28, 2027 · Singapore EXPO, Singapore
June 2027
- Jun2College & Student Media
SVG College Summit 2027
June 2–3, 2027 · Atlanta, Georgia - Jun3Film Festivals
Tribeca Festival 2027
June 3–12, 2027 · New York CityFounded 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.…
- Jun9Film Festivals
Sheffield DocFest 2027
June 9–14, 2027 · Sheffield, United Kingdom - Jun12Trade Shows & Markets
InfoComm 2027
June 12–18, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FloridaNorth 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…
- Jun13Film Festivals
Annecy Festival & MIFA 2027
June 13–19, 2027 · Annecy, France - Jun15State & Regional Broadcasters
Florida Association of Broadcasters Convention 2027
June 15–16, 2027 · The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida
July 2027
August 2027
- Aug8Conferences
SIGGRAPH 2027
August 8–12, 2027 · Southern California - Aug10State & Regional Broadcasters
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Convention 2027
August 10–11, 2027 · Embassy Suites La Vista, La Vista, Nebraska
September 2027
- Sep10Trade Shows & Markets
IBC2027
September 10–13, 2027 · RAI Amsterdam, NetherlandsOne 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…
- Sep28Conferences
SMPTE Media Technology Summit 2027
September 28–30, 2027 · Javits Center, New York City - Sep29Trade Shows & Markets
NAB Show New York 2027
September 29–30, 2027 · Javits Center, New York City