Cannes Programming

SXSW Programming

Discover Canada’s programming at SXSW

MARCH 7 TO 12

Tuesday, May 13

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view.

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Wednesday, May 14

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Thursday, May 15

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Friday, May 16

Panel - Canada Partner of Choice: Maximizing Coproduction Opportunities

International Village, Pavilion #127

Julie Blondin (Moderator), Telefilm Canada - National Director, Business affairs & Coproductions - Prem Gill (Panelist), Creative BC - President and CEO - Lynne Skromeda (Panelist), Manitoba Film and Music - CEO & Film Commissioner - Erin Creasy (Panelist), Ontario Creates - Director, Industry Development - Laura Churchill (Panelist), PictureNL - CEO & Film Commissioner

This panel highlights regional financial incentives and coproduction benefits across provinces, offering international producers valuable resources to strengthen cross-border audiovisual collaborations.

Don’t miss your chance to meet and ask your questions to key players from the Canadian audiovisual industry. Spotlight on British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador. 

*This presentation will be in English. Guests will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, depending on available space. Priority will be given to registered participants and market badges. 

Speakers

Julie Blondin (Moderator) - National Director, Business affairs & Coproductions

Prem Gill (Panelist) - President and CEO

Lynne Skromeda (Panelist) - CEO & Film Commissioner

Erin Creasy (Panelist) - Director, Industry Development

Laura Churchill (Panelist) - CEO & Film Commissioner

Panel - Canada Partner of Choice: Maximizing Coproduction Opportunities

International Village, Pavilion #127

Julie Blondin (Moderator), Telefilm Canada - National Director, Business affairs & Coproductions - Prem Gill (Panelist), Creative BC - President and CEO - Lynne Skromeda (Panelist), Manitoba Film and Music - CEO & Film Commissioner - Erin Creasy (Panelist), Ontario Creates - Director, Industry Development - Laura Churchill (Panelist), PictureNL - CEO & Film Commissioner

This panel highlights regional financial incentives and coproduction benefits across provinces, offering international producers valuable resources to strengthen cross-border audiovisual collaborations.

Don’t miss your chance to meet and ask your questions to key players from the Canadian audiovisual industry. Spotlight on British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador. 

*This presentation will be in English. Guests will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, depending on available space. Priority will be given to registered participants and market badges. 

Speakers

Julie Blondin (Moderator) - National Director, Business affairs & Coproductions

Prem Gill (Panelist) - President and CEO

Lynne Skromeda (Panelist) - CEO & Film Commissioner

Erin Creasy (Panelist) - Director, Industry Development

Laura Churchill (Panelist) - CEO & Film Commissioner

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

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Showcase Canada Docs-in-progress | Cannes Docs

Telefilm Canada, in partnership with RIDM, the Montreal International Documentary Festival, is proud to showcase exceptional Canadian talent at this year’s Marché du Film. Our commitment to fostering innovative documentaries shines through these four diverse and compelling feature projects from across Canada. All projects are in their final stages of production and poised for global distribution opportunities. 

 Discover the 4 projects :

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Showcase Canada Docs-in-progress | Cannes Docs

Telefilm Canada, in partnership with RIDM, the Montreal International Documentary Festival, is proud to showcase exceptional Canadian talent at this year’s Marché du Film. Our commitment to fostering innovative documentaries shines through these four diverse and compelling feature projects from across Canada. All projects are in their final stages of production and poised for global distribution opportunities. 

 Discover the 4 projects :

Saturday, May 17

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Proof of Concept | Frontières

Palais K

Proof of Concept spotlights feature-length genre films that are in the advanced stages of financing. Producers and directors present original proof-of-concept teaser content to an audience of prospective financiers, sales agents, and distributors. 

Discover the Canadian projects selected for this renowned programme: 

  • ANCESTRAL BEASTS, directed by Tim Riedel, produced by Tim Riedel, Tina Keeper, Phyllis Laing, Edmon Rotea, Fawnda Neckoway 
  • FEED, directed and produced by Nancy Urich 

Proof of Concept | Frontières

Palais K

Proof of Concept spotlights feature-length genre films that are in the advanced stages of financing. Producers and directors present original proof-of-concept teaser content to an audience of prospective financiers, sales agents, and distributors. 

Discover the Canadian projects selected for this renowned programme: 

  • ANCESTRAL BEASTS, directed by Tim Riedel, produced by Tim Riedel, Tina Keeper, Phyllis Laing, Edmon Rotea, Fawnda Neckoway 
  • FEED, directed and produced by Nancy Urich 

Sunday, May 18

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Buyers Showcase | Frontières

Palais K

Buyers Showcase highlights feature-length genre films in post-production. Producers and directors present exclusive footage to an audience of sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers. 

Discover the Canadian projects selected for this renowned programme: 

  • THE STOLEN CHILD, directed by Sebastian McKinnon, produced by Catherine Boily, Tara Cowell-Plain, Sebastian McKinnon 
  • TURN IT UP!, directed by Samuel Scott, produced by Jesse Thomas Cook, Liv Collins, Mike Gillespie 

Buyers Showcase | Frontières

Palais K

Buyers Showcase highlights feature-length genre films in post-production. Producers and directors present exclusive footage to an audience of sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers. 

Discover the Canadian projects selected for this renowned programme: 

  • THE STOLEN CHILD, directed by Sebastian McKinnon, produced by Catherine Boily, Tara Cowell-Plain, Sebastian McKinnon 
  • TURN IT UP!, directed by Samuel Scott, produced by Jesse Thomas Cook, Liv Collins, Mike Gillespie 

Monday, May 19

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Not Short on Talent – Tease the Audience! | Short Film Corner

Palais Stage at the Short Film Corner

Get a taste of the Not Short on Talent – Cannes 2025 selection! Highlighted by their creators, the films will be introduced at the Palais Stage. The films will be available at the SFC VideoLibrary. 

BOA, directed by Alexandre Dostie 

EN PLEIN AIR, directed by Morgana McKenzie 

I HATE BABIES, directed by Morgana McKenzie 

SITTING BIRD, directed by Athena Han 

STILL MOVING, directed by Rui Ting Ji 

THE PALACE, directed by Lauren Marsden 

YVES AND HIS BONSAIS, directed by Ophelia Spinosa 

Not Short on Talent – Tease the Audience! | Short Film Corner

Palais Stage at the Short Film Corner

Get a taste of the Not Short on Talent – Cannes 2025 selection! Highlighted by their creators, the films will be introduced at the Palais Stage. The films will be available at the SFC VideoLibrary. 

BOA, directed by Alexandre Dostie 

EN PLEIN AIR, directed by Morgana McKenzie 

I HATE BABIES, directed by Morgana McKenzie 

SITTING BIRD, directed by Athena Han 

STILL MOVING, directed by Rui Ting Ji 

THE PALACE, directed by Lauren Marsden 

YVES AND HIS BONSAIS, directed by Ophelia Spinosa 

Tuesday, May 20

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada.

Wednesday, May 21

Canada Pavilion

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada.

Saturday, September 6

Microsessions: Are You Ready to Apply to Telefilm Canada?

International Village, Pavilion #127

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view.

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, Piciture NL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada.