Avant Première: Programme Schedule and Participant List Out Now

The annual trade fair for cultural broadcasting + performing arts on screen is back form 15 - 19 February. Explore our Programme and Participant List to see what and who awaits you.

From daily screenings to panels tackling the industry’s most pressing topics, our 2025 Programme has something for everyone in the audiovisual performing arts industry.

Avant Première Screenings, daily previews of the latest productions from companies across the globe, continue to serve as the cornerstone of the market. This year, 60+ companies will present their performing arts films through 5–12-minute showreels.

Our Market + Special Screenings will feature longer productions, allowing for a deeper exploration of individual films, followed by Q&A sessions with the creators and special guests.

The Conference Programme includes panels, keynotes, talks and presentations that aim at navigating the industry's future. The discussions will range from new formats and strategies to the role of video platforms, sustainability, and collaborations with cultural institutions.

We are introducing two new formats this year: the IMZ Performing Arts Documentary Pitching Session and the Distributor Spotlight. Together, these initiatives are designed to span the production spectrum, offering filmmakers, distributors, and producers valuable platforms to showcase their projects.

Our participant list is now live as well! See who is coming to Avant Première 2025 and start arranging your meetings today. Thanks to our event platform, you can easily customise your schedule and organise personal meetings during Avant Première 2025 as well as up to a month after.

Join us at Avant Première 2025 and be a part of shaping the future of cultural broadcasting!