A Global Platform for Independent Cinema Global Market Access
Reborn India Films is a global cinematic platform dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers through festivals, curated showcases, mentorship-driven initiatives, and international market access. We work at the intersection of creativity and industry — helping filmmakers prepare, position, and present their work to global audiences and professional markets.
Through our Global Market Access programs, we enable filmmakers to navigate international film festivals and markets with confidence, offering strategic guidance, representation, and meaningful industry connections. Our focus is not just on visibility, but on building sustainable pathways for films and filmmakers to grow beyond borders.
Hong Kong Filmart Edition
The Hong Kong Filmart Edition 2026 is the first chapter of the Global Market Access program. It is created for filmmakers who are ready to take their films or projects to one of Asia’s most important content markets.
This edition focuses on supporting selected filmmakers in engaging with international buyers, programmers, distributors, and collaborators at Hong Kong Filmart.
The Hong Kong Filmart Edition under Reborn India Films’ Global Market Access initiative is designed to give filmmakers direct, meaningful access to the international film industry through curated one-on-one engagements.
A key focus of this edition is facilitating structured one-on-one meetings with buyers, distributors, sales agents, and industry professionals. These meetings are supported by advance preparation, project positioning, and guidance, allowing filmmakers to present their work clearly and professionally.
Through the program, filmmakers are guided in identifying relevant industry stakeholders, preparing for conversations, and navigating meetings during the market. Reborn India Films provides representation and on-ground support to ensure filmmakers can focus on pitching their projects and building relationships.
The Global Market Access – Hong Kong Filmart Edition is built to enable filmmakers to engage the market with intent, clarity, and access, creating opportunities for informed discussions and long-term industry connections.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Submissions Open:
January 16, 2026, Friday
Extended Deadline :
February 18, 2026, Saturday
Filmart 2026 Dates:
March 17-20, 2026
As part of this curated delegation, your film will represent Indian independent cinema at Hong Kong Filmart 2026.
The program is structured to provide a complete international market experience.
Hong Kong Filmart 2026
Program Details & Benefits
Selected filmmakers receive:
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Official delegate registration under Reborn India Films
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Curated access to buyers, distributors, and industry professionals
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Pitch preparation and market positioning guidance
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Market coordination and on-ground or remote support (as applicable)
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Visibility through curated showcases and networking events, including a private cocktail evening
The program focuses on meaningful industry access rather than passive market attendance.
Eligibility, Selection & Participation
Who can apply :
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Indian citizens and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) holders
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Independent filmmakers and producers
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Short films, feature films, and documentaries projects
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Projects in advanced development, post-production, or completed stage
Selection Process:
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Projects are reviewed by the Reborn India Films programming team
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Submitting the application does not guarantee selection
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Selected filmmakers are notified via email
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Participation is confirmed on a first come, first serve basis, subject to limited slots
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Payment is required only after project selection
Participation in the program does not guarantee sales, distribution deals, or festival selections.
Program Structure, Costs & Responsibilities
Hong Kong Filmart Representation Program
As part of the Global Market Access program, the selected film will receive:
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Official representation under the Reborn India Films delegation at Hong Kong Filmart
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Inclusion within the Reborn India Films delegate presence
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Market visibility to buyers, distributors, sales agents, and programmers
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Support for meetings, introductions, and industry interactions coordinated by the team
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Guidance on pitch, positioning, and market communication
Please note:
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A participation fee of INR 1,00,000/- applies, inclusive of accommodation arrangements in Hong Kong
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The fee is applicable and payable by the selected filmmaker after selection
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International travel, local transportation, and visa arrangements must be handled by the filmmaker.
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Reborn India Films will provide official support letters where required.
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and timelines are shared with selected participants.
The Official Showcase Curator provides strategic guidance and industry perspective to help filmmakers position and present their projects effectively within the international market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Global Market Access is designed to ensure that filmmakers are not just present at the market, but are positioned to engage meaningfully.
Global Market Access is designed to help filmmakers engage with international markets in a focused, prepared, and supported way. The program provides structured guidance, professional representation, and facilitated industry access—allowing filmmakers to participate with clarity, intent, and confidence.
The subsidised participation fee of INR 1,00,000/- covers key market-related expenses and support provided through the Global Market Access – Hong Kong Filmart Edition.
This includes:
Official delegate access under the Reborn India Films delegation
Accommodation arrangements in Hong Kong for the duration of the market
Market coordination and representation support
Facilitation of one-on-one meetings with buyers, distributors, and industry professionals
On-ground coordination and guidance during Hong Kong Filmart
Access to curated networking environments and industry interactions
The fee is structured to reduce individual costs while providing filmmakers with organised access, preparation, and support at the international market.
Yes. A central focus of the Global Market Access – Hong Kong Filmart Edition is facilitating structured one-on-one meetings with relevant industry professionals. These meetings are supported by advance preparation and guidance to help filmmakers communicate their projects clearly and professionally.
Before the market, selected filmmakers receive guidance on:
Project positioning and pitch clarity
Understanding market expectations
Preparing materials and communication strategy
This preparation ensures filmmakers enter the market with clear objectives and readiness.
During Hong Kong Filmart, Reborn India Films provides:
Professional representation under the delegation
Support in navigating meetings and industry interactions
On-ground coordination and guidance
Access to curated networking environments
This allows filmmakers to focus on presenting their work and building relationships.
Anything that has the potential to carry a good story. Horror, comedy, drama, documentary, anything. Absolutely no adult films under any circumstance.
Global Market Access offers a guided pathway into the market, combining preparation, representation, and facilitated industry access, so filmmakers participate with direction, support, and purpose throughout the experience.
Shreyom Ghosh is a Hong Kong–based director and producer, an MFA graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He co-wrote and directed the series BHAK (2018), whose pilot won the Grand Jury Prize at Rhode Island International Film Festival, along with the HOOQ Filmmaker’s Guild Award and multiple Asian Academy Creative Awards. His short film Vegetable Rising (2022) was shot in India and France. He recently served as producer on Bilyarista (2025), which premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India. His debut feature project, The Vampire of Sheung Shui, is in advanced development and has been selected at major international incubators including HAF, BIFAN, Sitges, Film Bazaar, BIFFF, and TIFF x Gold House Gold Pitch. He is a member of the Gold House Futures Network.
Shreyom Ghosh Official Showcase Curator