IFFD Cine Exchange 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 Cine Exchange 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 three 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 Cine Exchange, 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 Cine Exchange 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 days 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's 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 Cine Exchange market, along with closed-door interactions with invited industry professionals.

Sessions will be scheduled around the Cine Exchange market dates i.e March 26-30, 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 Cine Exchange 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. All submitted films including the 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 and accommodation.

Yes. Producers are encouraged to attend B2B meetings, with accommodation arranged independently.

The programme supports attendance for one director and one editor per project (shared accommodation). Additional team members may attend independently. However, all directors and producers may participate in Pitch presentations.

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.

A limited number of films may be specially highlighted by the curatorial team to guide industry viewers. This highlighting does not imply official selection or preference and is purely editorial.

No. All submitted films are included in the Viewing Room regardless of whether they are highlighted.

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.