# Event Details - **Event Name**: OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: OFFA'S 2026 Industry Summit brings together film professionals for a day of learning, networking, films, and social events!About this EventThis year’s theme is “Market Access: What Actually Gets Made Today” — with a focus on examining how projects are packaged, financed, positioned, and acquired in today’s film and television marketplace.PANEL: What Buyers Are Actually Looking For in 2026Moderator: Jonas Chernick (Canadian Producer, James vs. His Future Self, 2019)Panelists: Matt Orenstein (Vortex Media), Sharon Stevens (Hollywood Suite), Michael Paszt (Raven Banner Entertainment)Inside Distribution, Acquisition & Broadcaster Decisions. Distributors and broadcasters discuss what gets acquired, what gets passed on and why, as well as common producer mistakes, and how projects are evaluated for market potential.The Oakville Film Festival Industry Summit is an in-person event, offering expanded programming focused on helping emerging to mid-career filmmakers build their networks and production teams.Join us in downtown Oakville for expert-led panels, mentorship sessions, and curated networking opportunities with industry veterans. The Summit is free for registered delegates, including festival-selected filmmakers, local and international guests, Sheridan alumni, and invited industry partners. Reach out for your Industry Delegate code!General Admission Tickets: $10 + HSTDon't want the fun to end? Join us for Networking and Drinks at the Oakville Mueseum after the Summit on June 19th. Tickets can be found on our main eventbrite page.Looking to connect? Join the Festival Delegate Directory—a digital space to showcase your work, connect with other creatives, and explore collaboration opportunities. NOTE: please register for yourself only, do not register other people each person must register themselves individually. Do not include multiple names in one registration.For specific questions about the Industry Summit please contact us at . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakville/offa-2026-industry-summit-what-buyers-are-actually-looking-for-in-2026/100001989879697742 - **Event Categories**: business, entertainment, festivals, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Oakville Public Library - Central Branch - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakville - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Oakville Public Library - Central Branch - **lat**: 43.4439309 - **long**: -79.670914 - **full address**: Oakville Public Library - Central Branch, 120 Navy Street, Oakville, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/63c1aac5701055d5d482f9e6cf460c80007b09834903d209107b4ccd4292f856-rimg-w1200-h800-dc191314-gmir.jpg?v=1779463564 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026 being held? - **A:** OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Oakville Public Library - Central Branch, 120 Navy Street, Oakville, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026? - **A:** OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026 is organized by OFFA (Oakville Festivals of Film & Art). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OFFA 2026 Industry Summit - WHAT BUYERS ARE ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR IN 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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OFFA is working with Film.Ca Cinemas, Active Parents, Have More Fun, CHCH, and The True Inclusion Foundation of Canada to help create a fun, exciting and inclusive atmosphere for families before and during the screening.Thursday and Friday Night Galas (Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts)Thursday 20 June EY GALA, and Friday Night 21 June National Indigenous People’s Day GALA!OFFA has two Premiere Red Carpet Galas, the EY GALA and After Party on Thursday 20 June, and a National Indigenous Peoples Day Canadian film gala on Friday 21 June, which includes a cocktail pre-party for VIP pass purchasers. If you purchase your VIP Red Carpet Pass now you are guaranteed VIP seating and a spot at both screenings and both parties.Film.ca Cinemas Saturday and Sunday June 22-23rdThe festival continues into the weekend, 22 and 23 June, with film screenings all weekend long at our Event Partner, Film.Ca Cinemas in Oakville. Over 50 feature films, documentaries, short films, and web series will be screened from 11 am to 11 pm each day.VENUESFestival venues include OFFA Event Partner, Film.Ca cinemas, and the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The Industry Summit will be held at the Oakville Power Boat Club, which is walking distance from the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Film.Ca Cinemas will have two theatres showing films all day long 22-23 June." } ] } ] ```