OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026

This year’s theme is “Market Access: What Actually Gets Made Today” — with a focus on examining how projects are packaged, financed, positioned, and acquired in today’s film and television marketplace.

Moderator: Jonas Chernick (Canadian Producer, James vs. His Future Self, 2019)

Panelists: Matt Orenstein (Vortex Media), Sharon Stevens (Hollywood Suite), Michael Paszt (Raven Banner Entertainment)

Inside Distribution, Acquisition & Broadcaster Decisions. Distributors and broadcasters discuss what gets acquired, what gets passed on and why, as well as common producer mistakes, and how projects are evaluated for market potential.

The Oakville Film Festival Industry Summit is an in-person event, offering expanded programming focused on helping emerging to mid-career filmmakers build their networks and production teams.

Join us in downtown Oakville for expert-led panels, mentorship sessions, and curated networking opportunities with industry veterans. The Summit is free for registered delegates, including festival-selected filmmakers, local and international guests, Sheridan alumni, and invited industry partners. Reach out for your Industry Delegate code!

General Admission Tickets: $10 + HST

Don't want the fun to end? Join us for Networking and Drinks at the Oakville Mueseum after the Summit on June 19th. Tickets can be found on our main eventbrite page.

Looking to connect? Join the Festival Delegate Directory—a digital space to showcase your work, connect with other creatives, and explore collaboration opportunities. NOTE: please register for yourself only, do not register other people each person must register themselves individually. Do not include multiple names in one registration.

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