In keeping with its aim of promoting cinema d'auteur, independent video, and creativity in new media, the FCMM is constantly on the lookout for new and original works. Innovation and exploration are the guiding principles of the FCMM's programming, which is divided into four main categories:

Feature film and video, Documentary, Short, New Media.

The FCMM also presents a series of artist tributes and retrospectives, as well as profiling a number of figures who have made a significant creative contribution.