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ProducerBazaar Launches “Discovery Film Market” at India’s Only Oscar-Accredited Short Film Festival!
ProducerBazaar Introduces a National Marketplace for Content Discovery, Collaboration and Commercialisation
ProducerBazaar, India’s fast-growing B2B content marketplace for the media and entertainment industry, has announced the launch of the Discovery Film Market (DFM), a first-of-its-kind national business marketplace designed to connect filmmakers, producers, investors, buyers and content platforms. The inaugural edition of the Discovery Film Market will be held as part of the 16th Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF), India’s only Academy Award (Oscar)-qualifying short film festival.
Scheduled on August 15 & 16, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday), in Bengaluru, the Discovery Film Market represents a significant step towards creating a structured business ecosystem where India’s creative talent can directly engage with the industry’s leading decision-makers. Registrations are now open at dfm.producerbazaar.com/.
Bridging India’s Film Market Gap:
Speaking about the initiative, G.K. Tirunavukarasu, Founder & CEO of ProducerBazaar, said:
“India produces nearly 2,500 films every year, yet only five or six organised film markets are conducted annually. This gap has limited access to funding, distribution and business opportunities for countless creators. Through ProducerBazaar’s Discovery Film Market, we are building a professional marketplace that connects creators directly with producers, buyers, investors and platforms, enabling meaningful collaborations and faster commercialisation of quality content.”
“India is home to extraordinary stories and exceptional creative talent. Our vision is to build Discovery Film Market into a year-round business ecosystem that empowers creators, strengthens the content economy and positions ProducerBazaar as the preferred marketplace for discovering, buying and commercialising content.”
ProducerBazaar Strengthens India’s Content Business Ecosystem:
An initiative by ProducerBazaar, in association with the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival, the Discovery Film Market has been conceived as a dedicated B2B platform where stories, intellectual property and commercial opportunities come together under one roof.
The marketplace is expected to bring together leading OTT platforms, broadcasters, studios, distributors, production houses, investors, sales agents and content buyers from across India, while enabling filmmakers, writers and creators to showcase their projects, build industry relationships and unlock funding, licensing and distribution opportunities.
Three Business Pillars Driving Commercial Success:
Designed around three strategic pillars—Pitch to Deal, Buyer-Seller Market and Script Room—the Discovery Film Market provides creators with structured opportunities to transform ideas into commercially viable projects.
Here are polished English translations suitable for marketing and event collateral:
Pitch to Deal – Pitch your projects directly to producers, investors and studios.
Buyer–Seller Market – Professional meetings for content rights, distribution and licensing opportunities.
Script Room – Expert script evaluations with professional feedback and guidance.
Participants can pitch market-ready content directly to producers and investors, engage in curated buyer-seller meetings for licensing and rights transactions, and receive professional feedback from experienced industry experts through Script Room sessions. The integrated marketplace is designed to accelerate project financing, content acquisition, intellectual property development and distribution partnerships.
One Marketplace for Every Stakeholder in the Entertainment Industry:
The Discovery Film Market welcomes participation from film producers, independent filmmakers, production houses, OTT platforms, television networks, broadcasters, distributors, investors, sales agents, studios, animation and VFX companies, gaming and interactive content creators, scriptwriters, content aggregators, music labels and IP owners.
Whether a project is at the concept stage, in production or ready for release, DFM provides a structured pathway to connect with verified business partners through curated project discovery, business matchmaking and one-on-one meetings.
Technology-Driven Content Discovery and Business Matchmaking:
Powered by ProducerBazaar, the Discovery Film Market offers a structured digital ecosystem where participants can create professional profiles, upload project details including synopses, trailers, pitch decks and rights availability, and connect with verified buyers through curated business meetings.
The platform enables intelligent project discovery using targeted search filters and facilitates discussions around theatrical, OTT, television, remake, regional and international rights, co-production opportunities and investment partnerships. By simplifying the journey from concept to commercialisation, DFM aims to create long-term business relationships across the entertainment industry.
ProducerBazaar’s Vision for India’s Content Economy:
As the flagship platform of Fipchain Technology Pvt. Ltd., ProducerBazaar continues to drive technology-led innovation for India’s media and entertainment sector. With the launch of the Discovery Film Market, ProducerBazaar is reinforcing its vision of building a national marketplace that connects creators with buyers, promotes investment, accelerates content commercialisation and expands the global reach of Indian intellectual property.
One milestone leads to another as ProducerBazaar takes its next step by joining ICMEG’s flagship Media & Entertainment IP Summit 2026, taking place on 27–28 November 2026 at OM Convention, Hyderabad.