Tampere Film Festival is the oldest short film festival in the Nordic countries. Its main focus since the 1970s has been to organise national and international short film competitions as well as to provide an international meeting place for film professionals and enthusiasts. Film market, started in 1992, has become an important viewing place for professionals and today it includes over 5000 films. The festival also aims to promote short film sales and international co-operation in the field of culture, as well as to cherish the tradition of a locally significant cultural event.