EICM · Content Market
EICM — Erbil International Content Market
EICM is the Erbil International Content Market, launching 2027 as a regional hub for content trade and creative exchange.
About EICM
The Erbil International Content Market will establish Kurdistan as a regional hub for content trade and creative exchange.
Vision
EICM connects global producers, buyers and distributors around film, TV and digital content, hosted in Erbil from 2027.
Exhibitors and Partners
Dedicated sections describe exhibitors, partners and sponsors using the official structure of the market.
Registration and News
Registration tools, news items and updates keep industry guests informed ahead of each edition.
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Art City Company · 2027
Erbil International Content Market
EICM is a major upcoming initiative by Art City Company to establish an international platform for film, TV, and digital content exchange. Scheduled to open by the end of 2027, EICM will serve as a creative and commercial hub where producers, broadcasters, and content buyers meet to collaborate and trade media rights.
EICM · 2027
Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region
Focus: Film · TV · Digital Content
Integrating AC Studios, AC Production, ACCA, AC Music, and AC Marketing as key exhibitors and partners.
Erbil Skyline · Concept Visual
Countdown to EICM 2027
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A curated meeting point for broadcasters, platforms, buyers, producers, and creators across the Middle East and beyond.
About · Vision · Purpose
Positioning Kurdistan as a Content Hub
The Erbil International Content Market (EICM) is designed to position Kurdistan as the cultural and content hub of the Middle East — connecting regional talent with global platforms, and creating new pipelines for co-productions, licensing, and distribution.
About EICM
About EICM
EICM (Erbil International Content Market) is a major upcoming initiative by Art City Company to establish an international platform for film, TV, and digital content exchange. Scheduled to open by the end of 2027, the market will host an ecosystem of exhibitors, broadcasters, platforms, and buyers looking to discover, license, and co-produce content from Kurdistan and the wider region.
Built as both a creative and commercial hub, EICM will serve as a destination where curated pitches, screenings, networking events, and rights trading take place under one roof, anchored in Erbil.
Core Objectives
Objectives
EICM’s core objectives highlight its role as a catalyst for collaboration and sustainable industry growth:
- Host annual exhibitions and media networking events.
- Facilitate partnerships between local and international studios.
- Support licensing, co-productions, and the distribution of regional content.
- Integrate Art City divisions (AC Studios, ACCA, AC Production, AC Music) as key exhibitors and strategic partners.
- Provide structured spaces for commissioning pitches, buyers’ screenings, and curated project showcases.
EICM is built to be modular and scalable, with an API-ready backbone to connect with Art City Company’s wider digital ecosystem in the future.
Vision & Purpose
Vision & Purpose
The EICM aims to position Kurdistan as the cultural and content hub of the Middle East — a destination for creativity, trade, and innovation. By bridging regional talent with global platforms, EICM will nurture new voices, unlock fresh stories, and open up opportunities for international collaboration.
At its core, EICM is designed to:
At its core, EICM is designed to:
- Provide a dedicated marketplace for regional film, TV, and digital content.
- Connect local creators and studios with broadcasters, streamers, and buyers worldwide.
- Foster a culture of cross-border co-productions and long-term partnerships.