AIDC 2026 Early Bird Passes On Sale

Early bird pass prices for AIDC 2026 are now active, but only for a limited time (or until sold out).

Get in fast to secure up to 25% off All Access Passes and Business Passes for AIDC 2026, confirmed for Monday 2 March – Thursday 5 March 2026 at ACMI in Melbourne / Naarm, with an online international marketplace 11-12 March 2026.  

AIDC’s world-class industry event is the only dedicated conference and marketplace in Australia for documentary and factual storytelling.

Over the last 10 years we’ve welcomed more than 7,000 Australian and global screen industry leaders, creators and buyers, and supported over 1,500 projects through pitch initiatives and 4,500+ curated meetings.

>> Are you an independent producer / creator? Get an ALL ACCESS PASS for AIDC’s unmissable professional development and networking opportunities, marketplace access, and encompassing industry insights that you simply can’t get from anywhere else.

>> Are you an executive or work for a broadcaster or established production company? Get a BUSINESS PASS to connect with the global marketplace, access high-level industry intelligence, secure project outcomes, and get priority access to AIDC Roundtables. (Note: a Business Pass is required if selected to participate in The Showroom slate pitch).

All Access Passes and Business Passes are the only passes that provide access to all of AIDC’s 40+ sessions, networking events, and marketplace programs like Cut to the Chase curated producer-decision maker meetings.

With the first look at our exciting 2026 program and marketplace line-up coming up on 29 October, now is the perfect time to secure your access to the essential event for anyone in documentary, factual or unscripted across all forms and formats. 

Be first in line and secure an AIDC 2026 pass at early bird rates today!

GET AN EARLY BIRD PASS

“MORE THAN AN INDUSTRY EVENT, AIDC IS A RALLYING CALL: TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY, EXPLORE BOUNDARIES, CHALLENGE NARRATIVES, AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING TOGETHER.”

SONYA PEMBERTON, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, GENEPOOL PRODUCTIONS

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

• Wednesday 17 September 2025

Submissions open for The FACTory International Pitching Forum, with Australian and international features, singles, and series projects accepted across three strands: Central Showcase, New Talent Showcase, and Rough Cut Showcase.

• Thursday 2 October 2025

Submissions open for 2026 AIDC Awards categories, including Feature Documentary, Documentary/Factual Series, Documentary/Factual Single, Short-Form Documentary, Audio Documentary, Interactive/Immersive Documentary, and the Southern Light Award for Outstanding Contribution to the industry. 

• Wednesday 29 October 2025

AIDC 2026 theme revealed and first speakers and decision makers announced.

“AIDC REMAINS BY FAR THE BEST CONFERENCE FOR UNSCRIPTED CONTENT IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. THE DEDICATION FROM THE SMALL BUT TALENTED TEAM TO BRING REAL INSIGHT INTO THE PROGRAMME AND CURATE A CREATIVE AND INSPIRING EXPERIENCE FOR THE DELEGATES IS CLEARLY EVIDENT. THE HIGH CALIBRE GUESTS, THE ILLUMINATING SESSIONS AND THE MANY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, COUPLED WITH A CONSISTENTLY UPBEAT AUSTRALIAN VIBE MAKES IT A GENUINELY UNMISSABLE EVENT FOR ANYONE SERIOUSLY COMMITTED TO A CAREER IN DOCUMENTARY.”

STEPHEN OLIVER, COMMISSIONING EDITOR, ABC

Don’t miss your chance to secure a Business Pass or All Access Pass for AIDC 2026 at our special Early Bird rates. Numbers are very limited and these passes will sell out!

GET AN EARLY BIRD PASS

AIDC is made possible through the support of Principal Partner VicScreen, Presenting Partners Screen Australia and ACMI, Major Partners ABC and SBS and all our industry partners and supporters.

AIDC 2026

CONFERENCE | 2-5 MARCH 2026 | ACMI, MELBOURNE / NAARM

INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE | 11-12 MARCH 2026 | ONLINE

Main Image: AIDC audience | Photo by Max Roux