The Montreal International Film, TV and Video Market is one of the most important events of the World Film Festival. Access to the Market is limited to film and television executives from around the world. Last year, 825 participants from 41 countries representing 502 companies attended the event. The Market is a unique occasion for distributors and exporters from Quebec and Canada to be part of the audio-visual world market. The Market is held from August 22 to September 2, 1997.