TASVEER FILM MARKET FAQ’s 2026
North America’s only South Asian film market. A curated marketplace where South Asian projects in development meet producers, distributors, financiers, and co-production partners. Live pitches, one to one meetings, industry panels, and networking, all designed to move projects from pitch to production.
October 13 to 15, 2026 at the Tasveer Film Center, Seattle, running alongside the first days of the Tasveer Film Festival.
Market Selects pitches, where selected feature and documentary projects pitch live to industry. The Tasveer Film Fund Pitch Day, supported by Netflix, where short film projects compete for production grants. Industry panels and sessions. Networking lunches and receptions. One to one meetings scheduled through the Market Portal.
Filmmakers, producers, distributors, sales agents, financiers, festival programmers, and industry professionals. All Access Badge holders have full Market access.
With the All Access Badge, available on the Box Office page. Single tickets do not include Market sessions. A One Day Pass includes Market sessions if you select a Market day, October 13, 14, or 15.
No. Market Selects submissions closed July 5, 2026 and Film Fund applications closed July 25, 2026. Selected projects were notified in September. Submissions for the 2027 Market open in spring 2027.
Writer and/or director must identify as South Asian, and the project must have a South Asian connection. Projects were reviewed by the Market programming team on story, readiness, and market potential.
Through the Tasveer Film Market Portal, which opens to badge holders ahead of the Market. Browse projects and attendees, request meetings, and manage your schedule in one place.
South Asian filmmakers based in North America. The 2026 cycle is closed. Netflix supports our 7th edition of Film Fund.
Business cards, a one page project summary if you are pitching, and your laptop or tablet. The dress is smart and casual.
Subscribe to the newsletter, follow @tasveerorg, and check the Market Portal once it opens.
