Organized by Telefilm Canada for a third consecutive year, FIRST LOOK at EFM is an export and promotion initiative that will showcase a selection of 6 to 8 Canadian feature-length fiction films to the international acquisition community at the European Film Market.
First Look – EFM 2027 takes place in Berlin, Germany, February 10 to 16, 2027.
The aim of the showcase is to promote Canadian feature films with export potential, with an objective of finding an international sales agent.
First Look is centered around a market screening and the services of a consultant. The screening will present 6 to 8 excerpts (6 minutes/each) of the selected films in post-production to international buyers. Sales agents, distributors and festival programmers will be targeted, invited and actively solicited by the consultant to attend the screening. This showcase will present a selection of films that should hit the international festival circuit and market in 2027.
Selection will be based on the information requested in the Telefilm Canada form. An excerpt from the film will only be required at a later stage if the film is selected.
Eligibility requirements for applicants, for the film and the selection criteria can be found here.