Frequently Asked Questions

IFFD CineXchange is the official industry and market platform of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD). Organised by the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation Ltd. (DTTDC) in association with the Government of Delhi, the platform supports films and projects across stages by enabling focused meetings, pitch forums, showcases, and curated networking opportunities.

The CineXchange Market will take place at Bharat Mandapam from March 25-31, 2026

The market is open to all film professionals and industry professionals looking to connect with potential collaborators, investors and financiers.

The market is also open to film students who can access the industry conversations that will take place on all five days. 

No, there is no fee to attend the market. However, one must register to attend the market. Kindly check the registration page for more details. 

A ‘MyCineX Account’ allows you to apply as a participant for individual sections of IFFD CineXchange, View completed submissions, receive updates, register as a delegate.

If you do not have a ‘MyCineX account’, go to cinexchange.iffdelhi.com and click ‘Log in / Sign up’ then click on Create New Account. Signing up and creating a ‘MyCineX account’ is Free.

Account activation is required to help prevent anyone else from setting up ‘MyCineX account’ in your name. By requiring you to acknowledge receipt of an email sent to your inbox, we hope to confirm that the person with access to the email account is the person who has signed up.

Yes, you can change your email address from your MyCineX account. First Log in to your MyCineX account. In the navigation menu of the site, hover over your name and navigate to 'My Profile' > 'Edit Personal Information'. Once you've updated your email address, be sure to click “Save” to save your changes.

You can change your account information from your MyCineX account. First Log in to your MyCineX account. In the navigation menu of the site, hover over your name and navigate to 'My Profile' > 'Edit Personal Information'. Once you've updated your account information, be sure to click “Save” to save your changes.

If you are unable to login successfully, you may need to activate your account. Upon your initial SIGN UP, an email was sent to the email address you provided containing an activation link. To successfully login, you must click on that link and activate your email address.

Already activated? You may need to reset your password. To do this, click the “Forgot Password” link under the login box, enter your email address and click “Recover Password” You will receive an email from cinexchange@iffdelhi.com* with instructions on how to reset your password. When you receive the email, click the “Change Password” link and follow the on-screen instructions.

*Please be aware, activation and forgotten password emails are often blocked or go into spam folders. Please check your spam folder if you have not received an activation or password recovery email within 24 hours before contacting cinexchange@iffdelhi.com. If you have not received an activation or password recovery email after 24 hours, write to us at cinexchange@iffdelhi.comfor assistance.

Click the “Forgot Password” link under the login box, enter your email address and click “Recover Password”. You will receive an email from cinexchange@iffdelhi.com* with instructions to reset your password. When you receive the email, click the “Change Password” link and follow the on-screen instructions.

*Please be aware, activation and forgotten password emails are often blocked or go into spam folders. Please check your spam folder if you have not received an activation or password recovery email within 24 hours before contacting cinexchange@iffdelhi.com. If you have not received an activation or password recovery email after 24 hours, write to us at cinexchange@iffdelhi.com for assistance.

If you'd like to delete your account, please write a mail to cinexchange@iffdelhi.com. Be sure to include your Login information and Display Name. Your account information will be completely removed from IFFD CineXchange database and all content authored by you will become unattributed.

Co-Pro is an international film market facilitating and encouraging co-productions and collaborations between filmmakers, financiers and distributors from international and domestic regions. It brings together producers, sales agents, distributors, and representatives including broadcasters and funding bodies who are actively engaged in international co-productions.
Upon selection, two representatives of each project (director and/or producer) will be invited to the market to present their project. The project representatives will engage in B2B meetings throughout the market dates with ideal investors and collaborators.

Yes, Co-Pro encourages filmmakers to participate with their films that have not started principal photography.

It is mandatory for selected project representatives to attend all days of the market. Failing to attend will result in the withdrawal of your selection.

It shall help if the producer is affiliated with a registered production company to gain trust of the investors. However, you can still apply if your production company is not registered.

Yes, it is mandatory to have 25% funding secured for the Co-Pro. But please feel free to write to us if you don’t have it.

Yes, it is acceptable. Please include the details in your financial plan.

A template for Financial Plan is available within the application form. To access it, please sign up and create a ‘MyCineX’ account. After logging in, you’ll find a template there.

The Co-Pro team will coordinate the B2B meetings for each project. The project representatives will be asked to submit their list of preferred industry professionals they’d like to meet with. This list of potential attendees will be shared closer to the event dates, and the Co-Pro team will handle the scheduling based on your preferences.

Only feature-length fiction films with a minimum duration of 60 minutes are eligible for this edition. Animation projects are not eligible to apply.

Applicants are advised to submit a cut of reasonable length, ideally not exceeding three hours, to allow for meaningful engagement during the sessions.

Selected projects will take part in structured mentorship and feedback sessions scheduled during the IFFD CineXchange market.

Sessions will be scheduled around the IFFD CineXchange market dates i.e March 25-30, 2026. A detailed timeline will be shared with selected participants in advance.

Yes. Both the director and editor of the selected project are required to attend the IFFD CineXchange market on all days.

No. This edition is open only to fiction feature films.

Yes. Watermarks are permitted, provided they do not interfere with viewing.

The programme is intended for projects still open to editorial development. Films that are already locked may not be suitable.

Yes. Selected projects will be available at the Viewing Room to support industry discovery and connections. Participation may be opted out of upon request.

The programme supports attendance for one director and one editor per project. Producers and additional team members may attend independently.

No. Participants are responsible for their own travel. Accommodation will be provided to one representative from the selected project.

Yes. Producers are encouraged to attend B2B meetings, with accommodation arranged independently. However, they can not attend the mentoring session. Only director and editor are requested to attend the mentoring session.

The programme supports attendance for one director and one editor per project. Additional team members may attend independently. However, all directors and producers may participate in the Pitch Forum on 26 March 2026.

The Viewing Room is a secure, access-controlled space within the market where films are made available for viewing by accredited industry delegates only. Films can be viewed on individual terminals by invited professionals.

The Viewing Room is intended for distributors, sales agents, festival programmers, financiers, broadcasters, and other industry decision-makers seeking new projects and completed films. It also serves filmmakers by providing professional visibility and facilitating connections that may support future premieres and circulation.

Filmmakers with projects (only) in post-production, or completion who are seeking industry connections, circulation opportunities, or future collaborations may submit their films.

No. Films from any year of completion are eligible, particularly if they are seeking distribution, sales, or platform opportunities.

Yes. Films that have completed their festival journey and are exploring next steps for circulation or distribution may be submitted.

Yes. Applicants may choose to submit a rough cut, assembly, or excerpt in place of the complete film. Submissions should not exceed 15 minutes.

No. Inclusion in the Viewing Room is for professional viewing only and does not constitute an official or public screening.

Attendance in person is not required, as the platform includes a built-in email system that allows viewers to reach out to you directly after watching the film. However, filmmakers may attend the market separately by registering, in order to participate in networking sessions and discussions.

Yes. The primary contact listed in the submission will receive a final report listing the industry delegates who have accessed their film.

No. Access to the full list of market delegates is available only to registered market participants.

No guarantees are made regarding views or outcomes. The Viewing Room is designed to create visibility and access; outcomes depend on industry interest, presentation materials, and active engagement during the market.

Pitch Your Idea is a curated pitching platform designed for writers/directors to present original ideas for films and web shows to Producers, Investors, OTT platforms, and Industry Professionals.

Pitch Your Idea is designed for writers/Directors at all stages of their journey — from emerging voices to those at advanced stages of their careers  who have fresh and original ideas to pitch.

Yes, Pitch Your Idea  encourages filmmakers to apply with their story concept, along with a logline and synopsis. A finished script is not mandatory at the time of submission.

It is mandatory for selected participants to attend all days of the Pitch sessions. Failing to attend will result in the withdrawal of your selection.

Yes, It is not mandatory to have a producer or director attached to your project at the time of application. You are welcome to apply with your story as a writer.

‘Pitch Your Idea’ team will coordinate and schedule the pitching session .You will be informed of the slot in advance with all the necessary details.

There is no fee to submit the application form. Selected participants will be informed about the participation fee (if applicable) after shortlisting.

Yes, multiple submissions are allowed. However, only one project per applicant will be selected.

Yes, you can apply. However, one authorized representative must submit the project and sign the undertaking on behalf of the team. Only the authorized representative will be permitted to pitch the idea to the panel, while the remaining writers may attend the market.

The programme supports attendance for one representative per project. Additional team members may attend the market independently.

Selected participants will be given a designated time slot to present their idea to an industry panel. This will be followed by a feedback session and an interactive discussion with the panel members.

For any additional queries, please write to: pitchyouridea@iffdelhi.com

The workshop will be conducted over five days, featuring expert-led sessions, industry talks, and interactive discussions focused exclusively on Script.

This workshop is designed for aspiring, emerging and mid-career writers, directors, and film professionals. It is not an introductory course. We expect participants to have a working knowledge of Script fundamentals, industry terminology, and professional formatting.

No. This is not a mentorship or individual feedback program. The workshop consists of curated talks, structured learning sessions, and interactive discussions led by experienced industry professionals.

No, due to time constraints and the group-based format, individual script feedback will not be provided. However, participants will gain valuable insights into professional writing practices, story development, and industry expectations.

The workshop is a learning forum, not a pitching session. While there will be Q&A segments, we strictly prohibit using this time for personal pitches. We want to maintain a professional environment focused on the craft.

There is no fee to submit the application form. Selected participants will be informed about the participation fee (if applicable) after shortlisting.

Our team will review your writing samples and professional background. Selected candidates will receive an invitation via email with further instructions and venue details.

Yes. Participants are expected to attend all sessions across the five days to ensure continuity, discipline, and maximum learning.

The primary language of instruction will be English, with occasional use of Hindi wherever required for better understanding.

Yes. Each session will include moderated Q&A and interaction segments, allowing participants to engage with speakers in a structured and professional manner.

Selected participants are expected to confirm their attendance. Attendance is mandatory.

For any additional queries, please write to: scriptworkshop@iffdelhi.com

MyCineX account allows you to –

• Register for IFFD CineXchange
• Review, and make changes to your profile
• Apply to various IFFD CineXchange programmes
• Log in to complete and submit your application
• View completed submission forms

Update your profile, photo, and contact details etc. for the Market Guide.

• Filmmakers
• Producers & Production Houses
• Directors & Writers
• Sales Agents & Distributors
• Investors & Buyers
• Film Students 
• Media & Industry Professionals

You can register as a delegate at IFFD CineXchange by filling out an online application form. Go to the “Log in / Sign up” section of the website and create a IFFD CineXchange account. If you have an existing MyCineX account, log in to your account and register as a delegate.

If you register online before the closing date, you can have your profile, contact details and photograph published in the Market Guide. Every delegate attending IFFD CineXchange has access to this guide and is an essential networking tool.

The dates/deadlines for Delegate Registration are announced on the website.

It means your photograph must be: 2×2 inches in size, recently taken, in colour, front profile, .jpg format. You can create an account on our website for free. 

Registration for IFFD CineXchange is completely free. No fee is required to participate.

Only one delegate accreditation can be assigned per MyCineX account. If you wish to register multiple individuals, a separate account must be created for each person, and each must register individually as a delegate.

Yes. IFFD CineXchange  welcomes both national and international participants.

Yes. Registered delegates can log in and update their profile information before the event.

If you want to register as -

Industry Delegate - upload a current passport-sized photo, a short professional description, and if you are representing a company, write a short description of the company.

• Access to the IFFD CineXchange Dialogues
• Access to the Pitch Forum
• Profile in the Market Guide
• Access to the Market Guide
• Access to the Networking Events
• One Year Subscription to IFFD CineXchange Account

Please note that access to the Viewing Room is restricted. To confirm if you have access, please write to IFFD CineXchange after you have registered successfully.

In case of any mistake that needs to be corrected post submission of the Registration Form, please DO NOT start a new application. Please get in touch with the team and send the corrections to registration@iffdelhi.com

Viewing Room has restricted entry and allows only buyers, world sales agents, distributors, film festival directors/programmers, and representatives of digital platforms dealing with acquisitions to watch films from the Viewing Room. If you wish to know before the IFFD CineXchange whether you have access to the Viewing Room, you can write to registration@iffdelhi.com after you have registered successfully.

No. Registration is totally free. No payment is required at any stage of the registration process. Please note that the delegate registration process is separate from your project submission process. To attend IFFD CineXchange, please log in to your MyCineX account and register through the MyCineX Dashboard.

Your colleague will have to register independently on our website and follow the same procedure that you followed for Delegate Registration. Once your registration is submitted, an approval email will be sent to your registered email ID. Registration will be considered complete only upon approval through the activation link.

Seats are limited and registrations close once capacity is reached. Register now to 

Yes. Accredited delegates may use their Delegate accreditation to access IFFD, in accordance with the applicable rules and entry guidelines.

If you don’t hear from us within a day of making a payment, please write to us at registration@iffdelhi.com.