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icaevents@imaginenative.orgIndustry Day events are invite-only. For further details and general inquiries, please email icaevents@imaginenative.org. Members of the press requesting an invitation should contact our publicist.
On Friday, September 11, 2026, the ICA will host a dedicated Industry Day focused on international sales, pitching, and co-productions for Indigenous screen content.
❋ Venue ACanada Pavilion, B2 (Access: Market Badge, INVITE ONLY)
❋ Venue B401 Commons / Rooftop (401 Richmond St. W, 4th Fl. | Access: INVITE ONLY)
Presented with the support of
09:15 – 10:15 | Venue A
Seven Deadly Sins of Film Sales & Pitching
Bringing Indigenous-led stories to world markets takes strategy. Join top industry pros as they dissect 7 major pitfalls in sales and pitching—and how to build authentic, high-impact buyer relationships.
Moderator: Jing Haase (Kurzfilmtage Winterthur)
Panel: Anusha Duray (NITV/SBS), Jasmin McSweeney (Umbrella Entertainment), Jason Ryle (TIFF)
11:00 – 12:30 | Venue B
From Pitch to Partner: Global Co-Production Showcase
Four international Indigenous projects pitch to industry experts from Eurimages, the New Zealand Film Commission, and Telefilm Canada. Designed to unlock international funding, strategic partnerships, and cross-border collaboration.
Host: Melanie Hadley (ISO)
Pitchers: Brooke Collard, Suvi West, Sara Eira, Jacqueline Olivé, Pauline Clague, Darlene Naponse
13:30 – 15:00 | Venue B
Indigenous Series Lab Showcase
Pitching fresh scripted TV and digital series developed through the imagineNATIVE Institute, StoryBoard Collective, CMF, and ISO joint initiative.
Host: Melanie Hadley (ISO)
Pitchers: Ajuawak Kapashesit, Erin Lau, Kristi Lane Sinclair, Stevie-Ray Strangling Wolf
15:30 – 17:00 | Venue B
Would You Buy This?
Hosted by the format’s creator Jing Haase, four filmmakers screen a teaser and key scene for live, unedited reactions from broadcast buyers and sales agency acquisitions execs.
Host: Jing Haase (Kurzfilmtage Winterthur)
17:30 – 19:30 | Venue B
(Rooftop)
Meet the ICA Reception
Connect with ICA partners, delegates, and fellows over drinks and light bites.
For more information:
icaevents@imaginenative.org
Industry Day events are invite-only. For further details and general inquiries, please email icaevents@imaginenative.org. Members of the press requesting an invitation should contact our publicist.