Film Market Access helps emerging filmmakers and producers to navigate, and gain access to, the largest film markets in the world.
Have a project
but no network?
Film Market Access is a consulting firm that offers emerging talent – such as producers, directors, and writers – the chance to attend prestigious film markets–such as Cannes, Frontières, and Toronto–to seek out real opportunities for project financing and to build their network.
About FMA
Founded in 2006 by film programmer Kirk Cooper, Film Market Access has successfully brought over 200 emerging talents to the Festival de Cannes, as well as Marché du Film.
Film Market Access provides a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the highly competitive business of marketing and selling films. By offering an inclusive package that includes festival accreditation, accommodations, mentoring and training; essentials that makes it easier to maximize your festival experience for first time attendees.
About our Founder, Kirk Cooper
He has assisted over 200 producers and directors via FMA’s Market Readiness Program to successfully participate in the Marche du Film at Festival de Cannes, Hot Docs, Frontières Market and TIFF. His experience, passion for independent cinema and media relations savvy provides a unique and compelling perspective to the industry. He continues to offer a critical and necessary voice in the Canadian entertainment sector.
He is currently the Director of Programming at the Durham International Film Festival just east of Toronto, and a co-producer of the documentary film El Gran Salto, a Mexico-Canada co-production.
Programming director at DRIFF since 2018
Co-producer of documentary, El Gran Salto (in production)
Producer of “Elephant in the Room” (in development)
About our Founder, Kirk Cooper
He has assisted over 200 producers and directors via FMA’s Market Readiness Program to successfully participate in the Marche du Film at Festival de Cannes, Hot Docs, Frontières Market and TIFF. His experience, passion for independent cinema and media relations savvy provides a unique and compelling perspective to the industry. He continues to offer a critical and necessary voice in the Canadian entertainment sector.
He is currently the Director of Programming at the Durham International Film Festival just east of Toronto, and a co-producer of the documentary film El Gran Salto, a Mexico-Canada co-production.
Programming director at DRIFF since 2018
Co-producer of documentary, El Gran Salto (in production)
Writer of “Elephant in the Room” (in development)
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