The Calgary International Film Festival has partnered on Industry Week with other industry leaders to provide the latest and greatest industry content. 

Below is an overview of some of the great content that we have confirmed for you! Sign up for our Industry Newsletter and be notified when the full schedule is released, or keep checking back for updates!

We are delighted to announce this year’s Industry Conference venues. The first weekend of panels (SEP 19–21) will be hosted at our INDUSTRY HUB located at the Delta Hotels - Calgary Downtown. Then, we’ll move to the Chinook area: the IATSE 212 Building on SEP 26, followed by the Industry Career Fair at Chinook Mall on SEP 27. The full Industry Conference schedule will be live on Aug 27, 2025.

STATE OF THE ALBERTA INDUSTRY SUMMIT

We are partnering with Calgary Economic Development once again to discuss key topics about the Alberta Industry. 

Presented by Calgary Economic Development

ELEVATING VOICES WITH AI

How diverse, emerging filmmakers can reshape the screen industries by collaborating with AI to elevate their creativity, gain wider access, advance professionally, and promote representation and equity in the screen industries. 

Presented by Humainologie

REFRAMING THE FUTURE: THE ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FILM & TELEVISION

Take a critical look at AI through the lens of ethics, exploring the challenges these new technologies bring to the screen industries.

Presented by DGC-ADC

PRODUCERS ROUNDTABLE: MAKE DECISIONS. SOLVE PROBLEMS.

Back by popular demand, a roundtable of producers discussing the ins and outs of financing, distribution and creative problem-solving

PUPPETRY AND PRACTICAL EFFECTS IN INDIE FILM 

A spotlight on puppets and special effects for independent film and television.

Presented by ACTRA Alberta

EXTREME CINEMATOGRAPHY

A conversation between cinematographers on what it takes to capture breathtaking images in some of the world’s most extreme environments.

HONE YOUR DOCUMENTARY PITCH

Hear directly from documentarians and producers on how to sharpen your pitch, and tell a compelling story in order to connect with funders and potential audiences. 

FIND YOUR AUDIENCE

Learn how to identify your audience and engage with those who will champion your projects by using a variety of strategies, from building early buzz, using traditional marketing, to leveraging digital platforms for a fresh, grassroots out reach.

D.I.A. (DO-IT-ALL) CREATIVES

A panel of those who direct, write, produce, star and beyond… discussing the opportunities and challenges that come with wearing multiple hats. 

COSTUME DESIGN MASTERCLASS

A deep dive into the world of costume design with some of Alberta’s more dedicated creatives.

Presented by IATSE 

HOW TO GET IN THE INDUSTRY?

Film Production Students ask questions to a panel of industry experts about getting started in the field and making the right connections to build their careers.