Film festivals and industry events in September
5 European events run in September, 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.
IBC
Trade show
Europe's largest broadcast and media technology show at RAI Amsterdam, bringing together the creative, technology and business communities.
Next edition: 11 to 14 September 2026
For the industry: Exhibition plus conference programme; registration via show.ibc.org.
Nederlands Film Festival (NFF)
Film festival
The national showcase for Dutch film, series, documentaries and digital culture, with the national film competitions and awards.
Next edition: 25 September to 2 October 2026 (46th edition)
For the industry: NFF Professionals programme with professional passes, NFF Extended, expert sessions and the NFF Academy.
Submissions: Own Mijn NFF account (Dutch productions) · 2026 edition closed; round 2 deadline was 1 April 2026 for productions completed between 1 April and 21 May 2026
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Film festival
Spain's A-list festival, with an Official Selection plus sections such as New Directors, Zabaltegi-Tabakalera, Culinary Zinema, Klasikoak and the Nest student showcase.
Next edition: 18 to 26 September 2026 (74th edition)
For the industry: Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, WIP Latam and WIP Europa works-in-progress, Ikusmira Berriak residencies and the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge.
Submissions: Own entry forms through the My Festival account on sansebastianfestival.com · 74th edition: general sections 16 January to 16 June 2026; WIP Latam and WIP Europa 1 June to 1 July 2026; Co-Production Forum 15 April to 15 June 2026
Venice International Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia)
Film festival
The world's oldest film festival, held on the Lido with the Competition, Orizzonti, Venice Immersive and Venice Classics sections.
Next edition: 2 to 12 September 2026 (83rd edition)
For the industry: Venice Production Bridge industry programme, including the Venice Immersive Market (3 to 9 September 2026) and Meet the Streamers sessions (6 to 7 September 2026).
Submissions: Own online pre-selection entry form on labiennale.org (registration fee)
Zurich Film Festival (ZFF)
Film festival
Switzerland's largest audience festival, with a Feature Film Competition, galas and the ZFF Genuss Film strand (programme released 9 September 2026).
Next edition: 24 September to 4 October 2026 (22nd edition)
For the industry: Zurich Summit industry conference and ZFF accreditations.