CPH:MARKET encompasses the expanded market-oriented activities during CPH:DOX, connecting rights holders with international TV buyers, sales agents, festivals, curators, journalists, and distribution companies.
Application for CPH:MARKET accreditation is open to financiers, distribution, and sales professionals. Accreditation offers the following benefits:
- CPH:MARKET online platform
This curated platform features titles reflecting CPH:DOX’s commitment to visually and artistically strong documentary films. The platform offers delegates easy, on-demand access to an extensive line-up of documentary titles premiering or screening at CPH:DOX. It features films from seven CPH:DOX competitions, as well as all special programmes, and CPH:ROUGHCUT.
- CPH:ROUGHCUT presentations
Delegates can get the first look at a selection of five documentary works at roughcut stage looking for distributors, sales agents, buyers, high profile festival premieres and other forms of exhibition. The presentations take place on 24 March, with the line-up announced in late January.
- Press & industry screenings
These dedicated industry screenings are arranged by rights holders with films in the programme. The schedule will be announced on our website shortly before the festival starts.
- Meeting space and guest list
In addition, Market delegates can access dedicated meeting spaces at Odd Fellow from 24-27 March. Delegates can reach out to fellow attendees (available in February 2025) to arrange meetings, and plan their schedules.
- Other festival activities
Market accreditation also includes other benefits, such as access to CPH:CONFERENCE, networking and social events, and up to 20 tickets for CPH:DOX regular screenings and debates.
CPH:MARKET FOR RIGHTS HOLDERS
The online screening platform offers accredited Market professionals exclusive access to catch up with films in CPH:DOX and CPH:ROUGHCUT programmes. The platform allows delegates to make contact with the sales representatives of the featured titles. At the closing of the online market, rights holders can request detailed screening reports of their title’s performance.
Participation for the selected titles is free of charge.
CPH:MARKET now also offers rights holders the opportunity to book Press & Industry screenings that are exclusively open to Market, Forum, and Press delegates. These slots are open for titles selected to the CPH:DOX programme, and projects selected to CPH:ROUGHCUT.
Rights holders can book a maximum of two screenings per title. Venue booking fees will be published in January, and will then be open for bookings.
PARTNERSHIPS
Workshop on the Distribution and promotion of documentary films
For the first time, Europa Distribution and CPH:DOX join forces to host a closed workshop for film publishers-distributors members of the association. Through case studies focussing on documentary releases, participants will delve into audience engagement, admissions, and strategic insights for theatrical and VOD campaigns.
- Monday, 24 March, 09:00-12:00: Europa Distribution Workshop, Odd Fellow (Rose Hall)
- Tuesday, 25 March, 14:30-17:30: Europa Distribution Sales Agents Session, Odd Fellow (Ground Floor Lounge)

Europe! On Demand – A Showcase for North America
CPH:DOX and EFP launch an exciting collaboration, spotlighting European documentaries with strong U.S. market potential. Curated jointly by EFP and the CPH:DOX programming team, this exclusive online showcase connects 6–7 standout titles to North American buyers and festival programmers, combining creativity with market appeal. The selected films will be identified on the CPH:MARKET online platform.
