BUYER GUIDE

Find a film. Define the rights.

How to find AI films for streaming, television, cultural venues and education, and submit a clear licensing brief.

Prepare a useful buyer brief

Start with the audience and intended use. Search the catalogue, filter by country or genre, open a project and follow its INDEX source. The rights enquiry form captures your organisation, purpose, territory, channel, term and indicative budget.

  • Name the territories and audience languages.
  • Specify the channel, exclusivity and licence period.
  • List subtitles, accessibility files, technical specifications and delivery date.
  • State your budget and decision timeline; identify the contracting organisation.

Questions and answers

Where can I find AI films to license for my platform?

Explore the INDEX catalogue on HKAIIFF MARKET, open the films that fit your audience and submit a rights enquiry from the project page. Include your platform, territories, licence period, languages and budget. The enquiry begins a review of availability and the rights holder’s authority; a public project page is not an instant licence.

How much does an AI film licence cost?

There is no single catalogue-wide price. Territory, channel, exclusivity, licence period, language versions and delivery requirements affect the quote. Submit those details with an indicative budget. Confirm the fee, taxes, payment timetable and any revenue share in the written agreement before making a payment.

Can I buy exclusive rights for one country?

Yes, you can request a licence for a specific territory, channel and period. The rights holder must confirm that the requested combination is available and that existing licences do not conflict. Exclusivity must be explicit in the signed agreement. Buying a territorial licence does not automatically transfer the copyright in the whole film.

What if I cannot find the film I need?

Post a buyer request with your genre, duration, countries, languages, intended audience, distribution channel and budget. Include any deadline or delivery requirement. A precise brief helps creators and market operators evaluate fit. It does not commit you to a purchase; the parties still agree the rights and commercial terms.