Film festivals and industry events in February
8 European events run in February, from festivals with an industry strand to co-production markets and trade shows. Dates move between editions, so confirm on the organiser's own site before booking travel.
Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) and European Film Market
Film festival
A-list festival with Competition, Panorama, Forum, Generation and Berlinale Series, screening new international films for the public and the trade.
Next edition: 10 to 21 February 2027 (77th edition)
For the industry: European Film Market (EFM) 10 to 16 February 2027, Berlinale Co-Production Market 13 to 16 February 2027 and Berlinale Talents 12 to 17 February 2027.
Submissions: Own online Film Entry portal on berlinale.de (processing fee) · 77th edition: 21 October 2026 for feature-length films, 4 November 2026 for short films
Berlinale Series Market
Series & TV event
Three-day European Film Market initiative for TV drama professionals, with keynotes, showcases and the Berlinale Series Market Selects label for new series (2026 edition ran 15 to 18 February).
For the industry: Organised with the Berlinale Co-Production Market (Co-Pro Series pitching) and Berlinale Talents; access through EFM accreditation.
BSC Expo
Trade show
The British Society of Cinematographers' exhibition of film and TV production equipment and technology at Battersea Evolution.
Next edition: 12 to 13 February 2027 (VIP preview 11 February)
For the industry: Free-to-register exhibition for cinematographers, camera crews and production professionals.
Göteborg Film Festival
Film festival
The largest film festival in the Nordic region, with Nordic and international competitions (266 films from 76 countries in 2026).
Next edition: 29 January to 7 February 2027 (50th edition)
For the industry: Nordic Film Market (3 to 5 February 2027) and TV Drama Vision (2 to 3 February 2027); 2,600 accredited delegates in 2026, accreditation opens October 2026.
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)
Trade show
The world's largest professional AV and systems integration show at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, with a Broadcast Solutions area, a Broadcast AV Summit and the Spark creative production programme.
Next edition: 2 to 5 February 2027
For the industry: Exhibition (1,751 exhibitors in 2026) with conference tracks and a call for presenters.
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and CineMart
Film festival
Festival for independent and experimental cinema, with the Tiger Competition and the Art Directions programme for moving-image art.
Next edition: 28 January to 7 February 2027
For the industry: IFFR Pro with the CineMart co-production market, Darkroom work-in-progress platform, Lightroom Market for immersive projects and the RTM Pitch for Rotterdam filmmakers.
Submissions: Own submission portal on iffr.com for completed films and Art Directions; separate entries for CineMart and Darkroom projects
Micro Salon AFC
Trade show
The French cinematographers' association (AFC) equipment show with post-production days, held at the Parc Floral de Paris (26th edition ran 5 to 6 February 2026).
For the industry: Manufacturers and rental houses present cameras, lighting and grip to cinematographers and crews.
MIP London
Market
Multi-genre international content market launched in February 2025 as the successor to MIPTV (whose 61st edition in 2024 was its last), held at IET London: Savoy Place and The Savoy Hotel; the 2026 edition ran 22 to 24 February.
For the industry: Market with screenings, showcases and conference sessions ahead of MIPCOM Cannes.