Erbil International Content Market

Art City Company · 2027

Erbil International Content Market

EICM is Art City Company’s upcoming international platform for film, TV, and digital content. Opening by the end of 2027, it will serve as a creative and commercial hub where producers, broadcasters, and content buyers collaborate and trade media rights

EICM · 2027

Focus: Film · TV · Digital Content

Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region

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Integrating AC Studios, AC Production, ACCA, AC Music, and AC Marketing as key exhibitors and partners.

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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:

  • 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.
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Partners & Ecosystem

Building a Network of Creative Allies

EICM unites strategic institutions, media networks, studios, and technology providers to build a long-term ecosystem around content creation, trade, and innovation.

Partnership Opportunities

Become a Partner

Strategic, media, technology, and cultural partners are invited to co-create the Erbil International Content Market. From naming rights and venue branding to curated showcases, labs, and networking lounges, partnership packages can be tailored to your objectives.

EICM welcomes:
  • Government and institutional partners.
  • Broadcasters, platforms, and telcos.
  • Studios, production houses, and agencies.
  • Technology providers and media-tech innovators.
  • Commercial sponsors and brand collaborators.

Partner Categories

Strategic Partners

Media Partners

Studios & Exhibitors

Technology

Sponsors

Logos shown here are placeholders — final partner slate will be curated and announced closer to launch.

Exhibitor Registration

Register Interest · Book a Stand

Producers, studios, broadcasters, distributors, and service providers can register their interest to exhibit at EICM. Share a few details below and the team will follow up with tailored stand and partnership options.

Exhibitor & Buyer Interest Form

About EICM

EICM Registration Form

Who Should Exhibit?

EICM is designed for organizations across the content value chain:

  • Film, TV, and digital content producers and studios.
  • Broadcasters, streamers, and VOD platforms seeking new titles and formats.
  • Sales agents, distributors, and rights management companies.
  • Post-production, sound, music, and facilities providers.
  • Training, incubation, and talent-development initiatives.

Dedicated zones will spotlight regional slates, first-look projects, co-production forums, and curated showcases connecting local creators with international decision-makers.

Detailed floor plans, pricing, and exhibition packages will be shared with confirmed registrants closer to the 2027 launch.

Note: Our goal is to connect individuals who have projects with those who are interested in supporting them, fostering collaboration and growth.

News & Updates

Follow the Road to 2027

Stay informed as EICM evolves — from announcements about venue and partners, to calls for projects, delegations, and training initiatives across the region.

Phase 1 · Market Design

Art City Company defines core pillars for EICM 2027

The initial design phase outlines exhibition zones, screening programs, networking lounges, and rights-trading areas tailored to the needs of producers, buyers, and platforms.

Industry Consultations

Regional studios and broadcasters invited to contribute

EICM will be shaped in collaboration with key stakeholders from Kurdistan, Iraq, the wider MENA region, and international markets, ensuring the market reflects real industry needs.

Integration with Art City Divisions

AC Studios, ACCA, AC Production, and AC Music to anchor the market

Art City divisions will participate as core exhibitors and partners, showcasing their production pipelines, casting innovation, and music catalogues as part of the wider creative ecosystem.

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Receive curated updates on market developments, calls for projects, delegation programs, and partnership opportunities. Content will be available in Kurdish, Arabic, and English as the launch approaches.

You can unsubscribe at any time. EICM will not share your details with third parties without your consent.

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