📌About the Event

The WAVES Film Bazaar Co-Production Market 2026 is a platform by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) that connects promising South Asian film projects with Indian and international producers, financiers, distributors, sales agents and other industry professionals. The market helps filmmakers explore co-production, financing and creative collaboration opportunities for projects in development.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Categories: Feature Films & Documentary Projects
• Application Mode: Online
• Market Mode: In-person at WAVES Film Bazaar in Goa
• WAVES Film Bazaar Dates: November 20–24, 2026

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📅 Important Dates

• Early/Regular Deadline: August 31, 2026
• Earlier Extended Deadline: September 15, 2026
• Latest Final Deadline: September 20, 2026
• WAVES Film Bazaar 2026: November 20–24, 2026

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Projects should have a South Asian theme, or the filmmaker/at least one co-producer must be from India or South Asia.
• Fiction and animation feature projects must have an anticipated duration of 60 minutes or more.
• Both a director and producer must be attached to the project.
• At least 25% of the project financing must already be in place.
• Principal photography must not have started.
• Applications must be submitted online by the producer or director.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Selected projects receive opportunities to pitch before international producers, financiers, distributors, sales agents and other industry professionals.
• Participants can explore potential co-production, commissioning, financing, distribution and sales partnerships.
• Selected filmmakers receive creative and technical support for preparing their video pitches.
• Projects gain international industry exposure through WAVES Film Bazaar’s global film-market network.