European Film Market (EFM) Catalyst

WIFT Australia | Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) Program

Take Your Project to the Global Marketplace

WIFT Australia is offering up to three Australian female and non-binary screen practitioners to access one of the world’s most influential film markets via our European Film Market (EFM) Catalyst Program.

Held alongside the Berlin International Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) is the first major international market of the year and a critical platform for financing, sales, and co-production. This program is designed to ensure participants arrive market-ready, strategically supported, and positioned for meaningful international outcomes.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Successful participants will receive a fully supported market experience, including:

• Return economy flights to Berlin from the closest Australian capital city to your home residence or office

• 7 nights standard accommodation

• EFM Registration (11–18 February 2026)

• Mentorship and market preparation from EU screen industry expert Julia Short

• On-the-ground support in Berlin from a WIFT Australia Board member

• Ground transport allowance up to $100 AUD

• Daily expense allowance of $100 AUD per day (7 days) — total $700 AUD

• Base-level travel insurance up to the value of $150 AUD

All travel planning is supported by WIFT Australia’s secretariat team and our preferred suppliers.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

The EFM Catalyst is ideal for Australian producers and key creatives with projects seeking:

• International financing or co-production partners

• Sales agents or distributors

• Strategic market positioning for feature films or series

• Entry into the European marketplace

This opportunity is only available to WIFT Australia Members with at least 3 months until their membership expires. Please click here to renew.

ABOUT THE EUROPEAN FILM MARKET

The EFM is the business centre of the festival, taking place in the renaissance exhibition hall of the Martin-Gropius-Bau (MGB), and in the official second location at the EFM Marriott offices and stands in the Marriott Hotel, both close to the festival headquarters.

Each year, producers, distributors, buyers and sales agents converge at the EFM, a framework for sales and trade for the film industry. The EFM is open only to producers, distributors, exhibitors, exporters and importers of films, as well as professionals active in the areas of video and television sales and acquisitions.

Running alongside the EFM is the Berlinale Co-production Market targeted at producers, film financiers, and broadcasting representatives, as well as at distributors and world sales agents who are interested in international co-productions.

KEY DATES

• Monday 22 December – Applications open

• 11:59pmAEST Tuesday 6 January – Applications close

• Saturday 10 January – Successful participants notified

• Monday 9 February – Successful participants announced

• Tuesday 10 February – Depart Australia for Berlin

• 11–18 February – European Film Market (EFM), Berlinale

• Thursday 19 February – Depart Berlin for Australia

HOW TO APPLY

Applications can be made via visiting this link or clicking the button below. Applications must include:

• A 3-minute video introducing yourself, your project, and what this opportunity means for your career

• Information about the project you wish to present at EFM

• Who you would like to meet at EFM and why now is the time for you to introduce your project to the market

• Information about your career and qualifying experience