Canada Pavilion at the European Film Market (EFM)

REGISTRATIONS OPEN

(Canadian audiovisual companies)

The European Film Market (EFM), an indispensable yearly event of international scope for the film industry, is the commercial component of the Berlinale. Its infrastructure is designed for buyers, sales agents, producers and distributors. The EFM hosts a variety of initiatives to promote collaboration and forge professional bonds. 

Thanks to the financial support of its partners, Telefilm coordinates the Canada Pavilion, located in the Gropius-Bau, which offers a general area where members of the Canadian film industry can meet, and private spaces for Canadians who wish to be exhibitors under our umbrella. By becoming an exhibitor at the Canada Pavilion, you will benefit from a strong Canadian brand, be accommodated at a prime location and enjoy a wide range of services.

Turnkey private meeting spaces at a prime location for Canadian companies specializing in international acquisitions, distribution and sales. A wide range of services and benefits are included. These spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and priority will be given to clients who reserved their space for the 2023 edition.

Application for accreditation to the European Film Market will begin in November 2023. To benefit from the Early Bird Rate for the Market Badge, apply for your accreditation as soon as possible. 

AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR EXHIBITORS

OPTION 1 – Semi-Private Table

Price: $2500 

Includes :  

• Semi-private office space with half wall equipped with 1 table, 3 chairs (+ printing on half wall at extra cost between 50 and 100 euros per half wall – TBC with EFM supplier); 
• One (1) free market accreditation; 
• The €500 sharing fee charged by the EFM to companies using an umbrella stand; 
• Shared use of an information counter and message center; 
• Access to wireless internet and a shared computer with printing; 
• Inclusion of your company in the promotional tools produced by Telefilm and 3 minutes of Canadian content incorporated into the promotional video (film trailers or corporate trailers); 
• Priority to take part in our Perspective Canada initiative 
• Invitation to participate in networking and/or promotional activities. 

OPTION 2 – Customized Private Office

Includes: 

• One free market accreditation; 
• Company listing in the official market guide as an exhibitor (including participants’ photos and contact information); 
• The €500 sharing fee charged by the EFM to companies using an umbrella stand; 
• Shared use of an information counter and message center; 
• Access to wireless internet and a shared computer with printing; 
• Inclusion of your company in the promotional tools produced by Telefilm and 3 minutes of Canadian content incorporated into the promotional video (film trailers or corporate trailers); 
• Invitation to participate in networking and/or promotional activities.   

If you are interested in this option, please contact Myriam Blais. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The applicant must be a Canadian-controlled entity within the meaning of the Investment Canada Act; 
• Participants must be employed by a private company in Canada; 
• Participants primary activity must be related to the film, television or new media industry.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Applicants who cancel their registration must pay Telefilm Canada the full amount of the registration and the selected option if their cancellation is received after December 10, 2023. 

• Accreditations/EFM badges must be paid online until February 1, 2024. Late payments may lead to delays in badge pick up and the provision of online services access, such as the online ticketing shop for festival, press and student accreditees. 
• A Market Badge and an Online Market Badge cannot be cancelled once payment has been made. 
• The accreditation/EFM badge is granted to a specific person and is non-transferable. 

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• This Call for Entries will be submitted through Dialogue Events.
• Please consult the User Guide to submit your application.

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MORE INFORMATION 

For more information, please contact Myriam Blais (myriam.blais@telefilm.ca). 

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Valérie Frappier (valerie.frappier@telefilm.ca). 

Promotion and Communications
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
DL-Festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890