The Sheffield Doc/Fest has announced its program for 2008, which will include five Australian projects - two international premieres and three European premieres.

Screen Australia, in partnership with the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), is offering a special travel grant scheme for three producers to attend the Rotterdam Lab.

The Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) 2009 is now accepting applications from Australia, embracing the Australian industry as part of the Asia Pacific community.

The call for project submissions for the 6th Berlinale Co-production Market is now open.

Five short 'made for mobile' films produced as a co-production of Screen Australia (under predecessor Film Australia) and the National Film Board of Canada have been selected to screen in competition at the 2008 Portable Film Festival.

The Locarno International Film Festival has announced its program for 2008, which includes the selection of two Australian films.

Screen Australia is offering travel grants for producers travelling to the upcoming market MIPCOM, 13-17 October 2008.