| Name | Est. International Film Festival of Marrakech is an international Film festival held annually in Marrakech, Morocco since 2000. Marrakesh or Marrakech ( Amazigh: Murakush, Arabic مراكش Murrakush) known as the "Red City" Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou ( Festival panafricain du cinéma et de la télévision de Ouagadougou or FESPACO) is the largest African Ouagadougou (ˌwɑgəˈduːguː Mossi wɑgədəgə is the Capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa This is a list of Film festivals in Asia. Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia | City | Country | Type | Notes | Website |
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| Asia Pacific Film Festival | 1954 | Rotating | Regionwide | Regional | First held in Tokyo, the annual festival is hosted by a country designated by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Motion Picture Producers in Asia-Pacific. The Asia Pacific Film Festival, first held in 1954 is Film festival held annually in an Asian country designated by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Motion | |
| Bangkok International Film Festival | 2003 | Bangkok | Thailand | International | Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, a government agency. The Bangkok International Film Festival (BKKIFF is an international Film festival held annually in Bangkok, Thailand, since 2003 Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj | bangkokfilm.org |
| Cinemanila International Film Festival | 1999 | Manila | Philippines | International | Founded by Filipino maverick filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz it is held annually. The Cinemanila International Film Festival is an annual Film festival held in Manila, The Philippines. The City of Manila The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Amable "Tikoy" Aguiluz is an award winning Filipino Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter and Cinematographer. | cinemanila.com.ph |
| Eilat International Film Festival | 2003 | Eilat | Israel | International | Founded by lead Israeli Publicist Chen Sadan Shelach -held annually. The Eilat International Film Festival is an international Film festival held annually in the resort city of Eilat, on the southern tip of Israel, on the Eilat (Hebrew אילת should not be confused with the nearby kibbutz of Eilot (Hebrew אילות For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. | eilatfilmfest.com |
| Fajr International Film Festival | 1982 | Tehran | Iran | International | Under supervision of Iran Ministry of Culture in, it takes place every February in on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. The Fajr Film Festival or Fajr International Film Festival ( or simply) is Iran's annual Film festival, held every February in Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The Iranian Revolution' (mostly known as the Islamic Revolution, Persian: انقلاب اسلامی Enghelābe Eslāmi was the Revolution that transformed | fajrfestival.ir |
| Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards | 1962 | Taipei | Taiwan | Regional | The annual month-long festival featuring Chinese-language and Asian films culminates in a prestigious awards ceremony. The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards ( is a Film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan (the Republic of China) since 1962 Taipei ( Taiwanese Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-pak-chhī Jhuyin Fuhao: ㄊㄞˊ ㄅㄟˇ ㄕˋ Hakka: Thòi-pet-sṳ has been the capital of Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. | goldenhorse.org.tw |
| Haifa International Film Festival | 1983 | Haifa | Israel | International | Israel's first film festival, it is held each year during the holiday of Sukkot on the ridge of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The Haifa International Film Festival is held each year during the holiday of Sukkot on the ridge of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Haifa (חֵיפָה; حَيْفَا) is the largest City in Northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country with For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Sukkot ( also known as Succoth, Sukkos, Feast of Booths or Feast of Tabernacles) is a Biblical Pilgrimage Mount Carmel (הר הכרמל Karem El/Har Ha'Karmel; Arabic Kurmul/Jabal Mar Elyas) is a coastal Mountain range in northern Israel | haifaff.co.il |
| Hong Kong International Film Festival | 1977 | Hong Kong | | International | | hikiff.org.hk |
| International Film Festival of India | 1952 | Goa | India | International | | iffi.nic.in |
| International Film Festival of Kerala | 1996 | Thiruvananthapuram | India | International, Regional | Held annually in November or December. The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF is an annual event first held in 1977. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The International Film Festival of India (IFFI (sometimes referred to as the India International Film Festival) is a ten-to-eleven day film festival organised by the Indian Goa ( Konkani: गोंय /ɡɔ̃j/ is India 's smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK is a Film festival held annually in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum the capital city of Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram ( Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം Tiruvanantapuraṁ) also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Competition program is restricted to films produced in Asia, Africa and Latin America. | keralafilm.com |
| Jakarta International Film Festival | 1998 | Jakarta | Indonesia | International | | jiffest.org |
| Jeonju International Film Festival | 2000 | Jeonju | South Korea | International | Focuses on digital, independent and art films. The Jakarta International Film Festival is the major Film festival of Indonesia held every year in the capital Jakarta, every December since 1998 Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the Capital and largest city of Indonesia. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. The Jeonju International Film Festival ( JIFF, Korean: 전주국제영화제 Hanja: 全州國際映畵祭 has been held annually since 2000 in Jeonju is a city in South Korea, and the capital of Jeollabuk-do, or North Jeolla Province South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː | jiff.or.kr |
| Mumbai International Film Festival | 1990 | Mumbai | India | International | Organised by the Indian government's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's Film Division, and focuses on documentary, short and animation films. Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary Short and Animation Films (MIFF is a festival organised in the city of Mumbai (Bombay by the 'Film Division' Ministry Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country | filmsdivision.org |
| Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival | 1997 | Bucheon | South Korea | International | Held annually in July, the festival, also known as PiFan, focuses on Asian and international horror, thriller, mystery and fantasy films. The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival ( or PiFan, is an international Film festival held annually in July in Bucheon, South Korea Bucheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province South Korea. It is sandwiched between Incheon and Seoul. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː | pifan.com |
| Pusan International Film Festival | 1996 | Busan | South Korea | International | One of the largest film festivals in Asia. Pusan International Film Festival ( PIFF, Korean: 부산국제영화제 Hanja: 釜山國際映畵祭 held annually in Busan ( also South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː | piff.org |
| Shanghai International Film Festival | 1993 | Shanghai | China | International | Mainland China's largest film festival. The Shanghai International Film Festival ( abbreviated SIFF, one of the largest Film festivals in East Asia. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National | siff.com |
| Singapore International Film Festival | 1987 | Singapore | Singapore | International | Held annual around April or May. The Singapore International Film Festival ( Chinese: 新加坡国际电影节 was launched in 1987. Singapore Singapore | filmfest.org.sg |
| Tokyo Filmex | 2000 | Tokyo | Japan | International | Organized annually by Office Kitano, Takeshi Kitano's film company. Tokyo Filmex is an annual Film festival established in 2000. This Film festival was launched by Office Kitano, which is Takeshi officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Office Kitano is a Japanese film Production company founded and managed by Takeshi Kitano. is a Japanese Filmmaker, Comedian, Actor, Film editor, Presenter, Screenwriter, Author, Poet | filmex.net |
| Tokyo International Film Festival | 1985 | Tokyo | Japan | International | | tiff-jp.net |
| World Film Festival of Bangkok | 2003 | Bangkok | Thailand | International | Organized by Nation Multimedia Group. Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF is a Film festival established in 1985 officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The World Film Festival of Bangkok ( Thai:เทศกาลภาพยนตร์โลกแห่งกรุงเทพฯ is an annual international Film festival Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited (บริษัท เนชั่น มัลติมีเดีย กรุ๊ป จำกัด (มหาชน is a media | worldfilmbkk.com |
| ViBGYOR International Short and Documentary Film Festival | 2006 | Thrissur | India | Special interest | Annual focus on short films and documentaries on issues and people's movements with an activist outlook. ViBGYOR is an international short & documentary Film festival held annually in Thrissur, Kerala, India. For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര് India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country | vibgyorfilm.com |
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| ANIMATOR International Animation Festival | 2008 | Poznan | Poland | International | Animator-Poznań Festival, the first edition of which coincides with the Year of Polish Animation, is to become the major animation festival in Poland, competing with the most prestigious festivals in the world. Poznań Lublin Voivodeship This article is about the city in Poland A special emphasis on the connections between animation and music is a unique characteristic of ANIMATOR. | animator-festival.com |
| Amsterdam Film eXperience | 2006 | Amsterdam | The Netherlands | International | New Media, cross-over, animation, interaction, experimental, installations. The Amsterdam Film eXperience or AFX for short is an annual filmfestival that takes place in Amsterdam. Amsterdam (pronounced) is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands | www.amsterdamfilmexperience.com |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 1951 | Berlin | Germany | International | Also called the "Berlinale", the festival is held annually in February. The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading Film festivals and most reputable media events held in Berlin Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. | berlinale.de |
| Biberach Independent Film Festival | 2004 | Biberach an der Riß | Germany | Mostly German | Also called B. The Biberach Independent Film Festival (BIFF is a Film festival that premiered in November 2004 in the southwestern German town of Biberach an der Riß, which Biberach is a town in the south of Germany Biberach district capital in the free state ( Länder) of Baden-Württemberg. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. I. F. F. , the festival is held most every year in October/November. | biff-filmfestival.de |
| Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film | 1983 | Brussels | Belgium | Special interest | Annual venue for horror, thriller and science fiction films. The Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film was created in 1983 as a venue for horror, thriller and science fiction films Brussels (Bruxelles pronounced; Brussel pronounced) officially the Brussels Capital-Region, is The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those | bifff.org |
| Belgrade International Film Festival | 1971 | Belgrade | Serbia | International | Also called "FEST", the festival is held annually in February or March. FEST is annual Film festival held in Belgrade, Serbia since 1971 Belgrade (Београд Beograd is the Capital and largest city of Serbia. Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country | fest.org.yu |
| Cannes Film Festival | 1939 | Cannes | France | International | One of the world's oldest, most influential and prestigious festivals, it is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The Cannes Film Festival (le Festival de Cannes founded in 1946 is one of the world's oldest most influential and prestigious Film festivals alongside Venice, Cannes (kan in Occitan Canas) is a city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The first Palais des Festivals et des Congrès was a building built in 1949 to host the Cannes Film Festival. | festival-cannes.com |
| Copenhagen International Film Festival | 2003 | Copenhagen | Denmark | International | Held annually in September. Copenhagen International Film Festival is a film festival held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe | copenhagenfilmfestival.com/ |
| Cyprus International Film Festival | 2006 | Nicosia | Cyprus | International | | www.cyiff.com |
| Cyprus International Short Film Festival | 2008 | Nicosia | Cyprus | International | | www.cyprusshortsfest.com |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | 1947 | Edinburgh | Scotland | International | The longest continuously running film festival, it is part of the Edinburgh International Festival, which takes place annually in August. The Cyprus International Film Festival (or CIFF) is an annual Film festival held in Cyprus. Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia (Λευκωσία Lefkoşa is the Capital and largest city of Cyprus. Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Cyprus International Short Film Festival is an international Film festival for Short films. Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia (Λευκωσία Lefkoşa is the Capital and largest city of Cyprus. Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía The Edinburgh International Film Festival or EIFF has moved its date and will now take place in June Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The Edinburgh International Festival is a festival of Performing arts that takes place in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, over three weeks from around | edfilmfest.org.uk |
| ekotopfilm - International Festival of Sustainable Development Films | 1974 | Bratislava | Slovakia | International | The program of the Festival focuses on all branches of economic, industrial and human activity stressing the need for sustainable development to be a continuous process, in which all inhabitants should take part. ARTICLE TEXT BEGINS AFTER THESE COMMENTS - PLEASE READ 1 Please do not edit the lead without reading Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million Held annually in October. Free Entry. | http://www.ekotopfilm.sk |
| Fresh Film Festival | 2004 | Karlovy Vary | Czech Republic | International | Student film, feature, documentary, animation, experimental. The Fresh Film Festival or Fresh Film Fest is an international Student Film festival held annually in August in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad Czech Republic Karlovy Vary ( pronounced, Karlsbad also known in English as Carlsbad) is a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, | www.freshfilmfest.net |
| Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival | 1985 | Setúbal | Portugal | Special interest | Held annually in June, the competition section is open to films from countries that produce fewer than 30 films per year. Setúbal (sɨˈtubaɫ or) is a city and a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172 Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. | festroia.pt |
| Film Festival ContraVision | 1992 | Berlin | Germany | Special interest | Annual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Blow Up". The International Short Film Festival ContraVision is an annual film festival held in Berlin, Germany, devoted to short film student film animation experimental Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. | www.contravision.de |
| Gijón International Film Festival | 1963 | Gijón | Spain | International | | gijonfilmfestival.com |
| International Film Festival Rotterdam | 1972 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | International | Held annually in January or February. Gijón International Film Festival was created in 1963. It was born as an initiative of the local authority and it was sponsored mainly by Gijón Town Council Gijón ( Asturian: Xixón) is a coastal industrial city Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The International Film Festival Rotterdam ( IFFR) is an annual Film festival held in various cinemas in Rotterdam, Netherlands at the Rotterdam (pronounced) is the 2nd-largest City by population in the Netherlands, located in the province of The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands | filmfestivalrotterdam.com/ |
| International Thessaloniki Film Festival | 1992 | Thessaloniki | Greece | International | Held annually in November | filmfestival.gr |
| Istanbul International Film Festival | 1982 | Istanbul | Turkey | International | Held annually around the end of April. The International Thessaloniki Film Festival has become the Balkans ' primary showcase for the work of new and emerging filmmakers as well as the leading film festival in Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The article is about the older festival held in April For the newer festival held in February see If Istanbul Independent Film Festival. Istanbul (historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see the other Names of Istanbul) is the largest city of Turkey Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches | iksv.org/film |
| Jameson Dublin International Film Festival | 2002 | Dublin | Ireland | International | Succeeded Dublin Film Festival, which ran from 1985 to 2001. The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is a Film festival that is held annually in February over the course of ten days in Dublin, Ireland. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Held annually in February or March. | dubliniff.com |
| Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | 1946 | Karlovy Vary | Czech Republic | International | | kviff.com/ |
| Locarno International Film Festival | 1946 | Locarno | Switzerland | International | Held annually in August. The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is a Film festival held annually in July in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad Czech Republic. Karlovy Vary ( pronounced, Karlsbad also known in English as Carlsbad) is a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, The Locarno International Film Festival is an international Film festival held annually in the city of Locarno, Switzerland in the canton of Ticino Locarno is the capital of the Locarno district, located on the northern tip of Lake Maggiore ( Lago Maggiore) in the Swiss canton of Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation | pardo.ch/ |
| London Film Festival | 1956 | London | England | International | Held annually by the British Film Institute and sponsored by The Times newspaper. The Times BFI London Film Festival is the UK 's largest public film event screening over 300 films from 60 countries London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The British Film Institute ( BFI) is a charitable organisation established by Royal Charter to encourage the development of the arts of film television The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. | lff.org.uk/ |
| Lund International Fantastic Film Festival | 1995 | Lund | Sweden | Special interest | Annual festival of fantasy, horror and science fiction. (lɵnd is a city in the province of Scania, southern Sweden. The town has 76188 inhabitants out of a muncipal total of 105000 "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. | http://www.fff.se/ |
| Moscow International Film Festival | 1935 | Moscow | Russia | International | First held in 1935, from 1959 to 1995 it was held every second year in July, and since 1995 has been held annually. Moscow International Film Festival (abbreviated as MIFF) is the second oldest festival in the world after the Venice Film Festival. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending |
| Moscow Latin American Film Festival | 2008 | Moscow | Russia | International | The Festival dedicated to promoting Latin American films in Russia showcases the best of the new Latin American movies each year. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending | latinofiesta.ru |
| Norwegian International Film Festival | 1973 | Haugesund | Norway | International | Held annually in August. The Norwegian International Film Festival is a Film festival held annually in Haugesund, Norway. is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional | filmweb.no |
| Offscreen Filmfestival | 2008 | Brussels | Belgium | Special interest | The festival is a showcase for unusual independent films, cult classics, extraordinary documentaries and offbeat genres from around the world. Brussels (Bruxelles pronounced; Brussel pronounced) officially the Brussels Capital-Region, is The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several | offscreen.be |
| Raindance Film Festival | 1993 | London | England | Special interest | A festival for independent films, the festival is also the founder of the British Independent Film Awards. The Raindance Film Festival is the UK's largest independent Film festival. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several The British Independent Film Awards were created in 1998 by Raindance founder Elliot Grove, to celebrate achievement in independently funded British movies | raindance.co.uk/ |
| San Sebastian International Film Festival | 1953 | San Sebastián | Spain | International | Supervised by the FIAPF, the annual A category festival is one of the most important for Spanish-language cinema. The San Sebastián International Film Festival is an annual FIAPF A category Film festival which originated in 1953 and is held in the Spanish city of Donostia-San Sebastián ( Basque: Donostia, IPA; Spanish: San Sebastián, known officially as Donostia-San Sebastián Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. | sansebastianfestival.com |
| Sarajevo Film Festival | 1995 | Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina | International | Held annually in August. The Sarajevo Film Festival is the premier and largest Film festival in the Balkans, and is one of the largest in Europe TemplateInfobox City for more fields--> Sarajevo is the Capital city and largest urban center of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Latin script: Bosna i Hercegovina, Cyrillic script: Босна и Херцеговина is a country on the Balkan | sff.ba |
| Spectre Film Festival | 2005 | Strasbourg | France | European | Held annually in September. The Spectre Film Festival is an annual film festival which was created by the french association Les Films du Spectre The festival is devoted to Science fiction, Fantasy Strasbourg (Strasbourg stʁazbuʁ Alsatian: Strossburi,; Straßburg) is the capital and principal City of the Alsace région This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. | official website |
| Stockholm International Film Festival | 1990 | Stockholm | Sweden | International | Held annually in November. Stockholm International Film Festival is an annual film festival in Stockholm, Sweden. ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. | filmfestivalen.se |
| Three Continents Festival | 1979 | Nantes | France | Special interest | Annual festival is devoted to the cinemas of Asia, and Africa and Latin America. The Festival of the Three Continents is an annual Film festival held since 1979 in Nantes, France, and is devoted to the cinemas of Asia, and Nantes (Naoned Gallo: Naunnt) is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Asian cinema refers to the film industries and films produced in the continent of Asia. The term African cinema usually refers to the film production in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa following formal independence which for many countries happened in the 1960s Latin American cinema refers collectively to the Film output and film industries of Latin America. | 3continents.com |
| Transilvania International Film Festival | 2001 | Cluj-Napoca | Romania | International | Held annually in June. The Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF is a Film festival held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and established in 2001 by Romanian Film Promotion (pronunciation in Romanian: /'kluʒ na'poka/ Klausenburg Kolozsvár Napoca Castrum Clus Claudiopolis קלויזנבורג Kloiznburg until 1974 Cluj, is the third Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania | tiff.ro |
| Venice Film Festival | 1932 | Venice | Italy | International | The world's oldest film festival, it is held annually in late August or early September on the island of the Lido. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest Film festival in the world Venice ( Italian: Venezia, Venetian: Venesia or Venexia) is a city in Northern Italy, the capital of the Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Venice 's Lido is an 11-mile (18 km long sandbar, home to about 20000 residents greatly augmented by the (mainly Italian tourists who move in every summer | labiennale.org/en/cinema/ |
| Viennale | 1960 | Vienna | Austria | International | Held annually in October. Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich | viennale.at |
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| Atlanta Horror-Fest | 2006 | Atlanta | Georgia | International | Showcase of the top independent adventure and horror genre films from across the world. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule Held annually in October. | AtlantaHorrorFest.com |
| ACE Film Festival | 2006 | New York City | New York | American | Showcase of American independent film and media. The ACE Film Festival (American Cinematic Experience Film Festival is a Film festival first held in 2007 in New York City. The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Held annually in September. | acefest.com |
| Ann Arbor Film Festival | 1961 | Ann Arbor | Michigan | International | Longest-running film festival showcasing experimental and independent film in North America. Ann Arbor Film Festival is an annual Film festival held in Ann Arbor in the U Ann Arbor is a city in the US state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Held annually in late March. | aafilmfest.org |
| Artsfest Film Festival | 1999 | Harrisburg | Pennsylvania | International | Experimental and Underground Friendly, many filmmakers attend. Harrisburg is the Capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States of America The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Film Screenings have always been FREE to the public. Held annually in May, over Memorial Day Weekend. | moviate.org |
| Bahamas International Film Festival | 2004 | Paradise Island | The Bahamas | International | | bintlfilmfest.com |
| Calgary International Film Festival | 2000 | Calgary | Alberta | International | Held annually for 10 days in late September or early October. Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF is an annual Film festival held in early December in the Bahamas. For the DC Comics fictional island formerly known as Paradise Island see Themyscira Paradise Island is an island The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF is a Film festival held annually in Calgary, Canada for ten days in late September and early October Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 | calgaryfilm.com |
| Canada International Film Festival | 2005 | Vancouver | British Columbia, Canada | International | One of Canada's premiere film events. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Held annually in late October. | canadafilmfestival.com |
| Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival | 2001 | Cedar Rapids | Iowa | Regional accepting international entries | Held annually the first full non-Easter weekend in April. The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival was founded in 2001 to provide a venue for Iowa filmmakers to show their work and for the general public to view the best of the state’s Cedar Rapids (ˌciːdɪrˈræpɨds is the second largest City in the U The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. | [1] |
| Chicago International Children's Film Festival | 1983 | Chicago | Illinois | International | Largest fest of films for kids & youth in North America programming over 200 films from 40 countries annually. Founded in 1975 Facets Multi-Media, located at 1517 W Fullerton Avenue Chicago 60614 is the nation’s leading conservator of independent and foreign film and the largest videotheque Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. Held annually in late October for 10 days. | cicff.org |
| Chicago International Film Festival | 1965 | Chicago | Illinois | International | Held annually in October. The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual Film festival that is presented by Cinema/Chicago Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. | chicagofilmfestival.org |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | 1977 | Cleveland | Ohio | International | | clevelandfilm.org |
| Columbus International Film & Video Festival | 1953 | Columbus | Ohio | International | North America's oldest film festival, held annually in November. The Cleveland International Film Festival, first held in 1977 is the largest Film festival in Ohio. Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The Columbus International Film and Video Festival is a Columbus Ohio, USA annual Film festival which is designed to encourage and promote the use of film Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads As a competition festival, it is also known as The Chris Awards. | www.chrisawards.org |
| DC Independent Film Festival | 1998 | Washington | District of Columbia | International | Over 100 feature and short films from independent and international filmmakers, held annually in March for 11 days. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Includes an Advocacy Forum, seminars and music festival featuring local bands. | www.dciff.org |
| Denver Film Festival | 1978 | Denver | Colorado | International | Held annually in November. The Denver Film Festival is held in November primarily in the Tivoli Union on the Auraria Campus in Denver Colorado The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. | denverfilm.org |
| Edmonton International Film Festival | 1986 | Edmonton | Alberta | International | | edmontonfilmfest.com |
| Expresión en Corto International Film Festival | 1997 | San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato | Guanajuato | International | Mexico's largest competitive film festival. The Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF is a nine-day Film festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 The Expresión en Corto International Film Festival is an annual international Film festival, held since 1997 during the final week of July in the cities of San Miguel San Miguel de Allende is the seat of the municipality of Allende Guanajuato, Mexico, a historic town founded in 1542 that has become an attractive tourist destination The Mexican city of Guanajuato is the capital of the state of the same name Guanajuato is the name of a state in Mexico and that state's capital city as well as a river in the area | expresionencorto.com |
| Fantasia Festival | 1996 | Montreal | Quebec | Special interest | Devoted to fantasy, horror, martial arts and science fiction genres. Fantasia Festival (Fantasia-fest FanTasia Fant-Asia is North America 's premiere (and largest genre Film festival. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk | fantasiafest.com |
| Festival du Nouveau Cinéma | 1971 | Montreal | Quebec | International | | nouveaucinema.ca |
| Florida Film Festival | 1992 | Maitland | Florida | International | The Festival includes narrative and documentary features and shorts, animation, midnight movies, and a full array of educational forums, glamorous parties, and other special events. The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma ( FNC) was known as the Montreal Festival of New Cinema and New Media (FCMM until 2004. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk The Florida Film Festival, produced by Enzian Theater in Maitland Florida, is an annual international Film festival. Maitland is an English and Scottish Surname. It arrived in Britain after the Norman conquest of 1066 Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the | floridafilmfestival.com |
| Guadalajara International Film Festival | 1988 | Guadalajara | Jalisco | International | | guadalajaracinemafest.com |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | 1993 | East Hampton | New York | International | | hamptonsfilmfest.org |
| Hawaii International Film Festival | 1981 | Honolulu | Hawaii | International | Held annually in the fall for two weeks. The Guadalajara International Film Festival is a Film festival based in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, this festival is considered the most prestigious film festival Guadalajara (ˌgwɑːdləˈhɑːrə Spanish pronunciation) is the capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality Jalisco is a state in Mexico. The capital of Jalisco is the city of Guadalajara. The Hamptons International Film Festival is a Film festival that is held in the Long Island community of East Hampton. East Hampton is a town located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York and is the easternmost town on the South Shore of Long Island New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF is a Film festival held in the U Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the | hiff.org |
| Havana Film Festival | 1979 | Havana | Cuba | Regional | Held annually, focuses on Latin-American films. The Havana Film Festival is a Cuban festival that focuses on the promotion of Latin-American filmmakers and films of Latin-American themes Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la | habanafilmfestival.com |
| Honolulu International Film Festival | 2005 | Honolulu | Hawaii | International | Surrounded by the sparkling Pacific and spectacular scenery, the Honolulu International Film Festival recognizes outstanding achievement in filmmaking from around the world. Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the | HonoluluFilmFestival.com |
| Indianapolis International Film Festival | 2004 | Indianapolis | Indiana | International | | indyfilmfest.org |
| Jacksonville Film Festival | 2003 | Jacksonville | Florida | International | Held annually for 4 days in mid-May. Mission & General Information Founded in 2004 the Indianapolis International Film Festival's mission is to present films that inform enlighten and educate the community by providing The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union The Jacksonville Film Festival, which was a long weekend (Thursday - Sunday was extended to a full week (Thursday - Wednesday starting in 2008 Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the | jacksonvillefilmfestival.com |
| Las Vegas International Film Festival | 2000 | Las Vegas | Nevada | International | One of the premiere film events in Las Vegas. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. Awards and cash prizes given annually. | LVfilmfest.com |
| Marfa Film Festival | 2008 | Marfa | Texas | Regional | Born out of reception of There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men, both of which were filmed in the area | marfafilmfestival.org |
| Magnolia Independent Film Festival | 1997 | Starkville | Mississippi | International and Regional | Mississippi's first and oldest independent film festival. The Marfa Film Fesival is a Film festival held in Marfa Texas. Marfa is a city located in the high desert of far West Texas in the Southwestern United States. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. There Will Be Blood is a 2007 film directed written and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. No Country for Old Men is a 2007 crime [[thriller (genre| thriller film]] adapted for the screen and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring The Magnolia Independent Film Festival or The Mag, a Film festival based in Mississippi, was founded by Ron Tibbett in 1997 in West Point Starkville is a city in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States Held annually in February for one weekend. Short films, experimental films, and many special events in which filmmakers participate. | [2] |
| Mexico International Film Festival | 2006 | Baja | Mexico | International | Features premiere screenings, award ceremonies, seminars, a screenplay competition and more. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. | Mexicofilmfestival.com |
| Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival | 2004 | Mexico City | Mexico | International | Also known as FICCO (Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo), it is hosted by Cinemex. Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival, or FICCO ( Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo) for its initials in Spanish Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Cinemex is a cineplex company based in Mexico that has built a nationally branded Cineplex chain | ficco.com.mx |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival | 1983 | Minneapolis-St. Paul | Minnesota | International | Held annually in the spring. The Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival ( M-SPIFF) is a springtime Film festival in the U Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers | mnfilmarts.org |
| Mods & Rockers Film Festival | 1999 | Los Angeles | California | Special interest | Celebration of rock music culture films. The Mods & Rockers Film Festival is an annual Los Angeles film festival that celebrates rock culture Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. | modsandrockers.com |
| Montreal World Film Festival | 1977 | Montreal | Quebec | International | | ffm-montreal.org |
| New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest | 2007 | New Brunswick | New Jersey | International | Only film festival in tri-state area dedicated to South Asian independent films. The Montreal World Film Festival (WFF — Festival des Films du Monde - Montréal (FFM — is one of Canada 's oldest international Film festivals and the Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Established in 2007 New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest ( NJISACF is based in New Jersey and dedicated to South Asian independent films New Brunswick ( French: Nouveau-Brunswick /nuvobʁɔnzwik/ is one of Canada 's three Maritime provinces and is the only constitutionally New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Features North American premieres and a select list of fresh and brilliant independent films by debut as well as established South Asian filmmakers or films on South Asian themes from all over the world | [3] |
| New York Asian Film Festival | 2002 | New York City | New York | Special interest | Features North American premieres and classic titles from Asian cinemas, especially horror, action and martial arts genres. The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF was first held in 2002 growing out of the previous year's New York Korean Film Festival (which had in turn grown out of two year's The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous | subwaycinema.com |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | 1999 | Newport Beach | California | International | Founded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a prestigious multicultural event, attracting over 40,000 attendees to Orange County. The Newport Beach Film Festival is a Film festival in the United States held in Newport Beach, California, that showcases more than 350 films California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. | www.newportbeachfilmfest.com |
| New York Film Festival | 1962 | New York City | New York | International | One of North America's oldest film festivals. The New York Film Festival is the one of the most important film festivals in the United States first held in 1963 in New York. The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous | www.filmlinc.com |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | 1989 | Palm Springs | California | International | | www.psfilmfest.org |
| Rhode Island International Film Festival | 1997 | Providence | Rhode Island | International | Held annually for 6 days during the second week of August | www.RIFilmFest.org |
| Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival | 1997 | Champaign | Illinois | Special interest | Founded by film critic Roger Ebert. Palm Springs International Film Festival is a Film festival held in Palm Springs California. Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, approximately 111 miles (177 km east of Los Angeles and 136 miles (225 km northeast of California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF takes place every year in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island as well as satellite locations throughout Rhode Island ( officially named the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. Roger Joseph Ebert (iːbɝt born June 18, 1942) is an American film critic and Screenwriter. | ebertfest.com |
| San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival | 1982 | San Francisco | California | Special interest | Dedicated to Asian and Asian-American films. The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF presented every March is the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Asian cinema refers to the film industries and films produced in the continent of Asia. | asianamericanfilmfestival.org |
| San Francisco International Film Festival | 1957 | San Francisco | California | International | | sffs.org |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | 1985 | Santa Barbara | California | International | | sbfilmfestival.org |
| SFMUG Short Movie Festival | 2007 | Santa Fe | New Mexico | International | Great Showcase, Great Prizes | santafemug.org |
| Seattle International Film Festival | 1985 | Seattle | Washington | International | One of the largest film festivals in the United States. The San Francisco International Film Festival, first held in December 1957 in San Francisco, is the oldest continuously running film festival in the Americas The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF is a Film festival and Non-profit organization established in 1985 that showcases independent American and Santa Barbara is a city in Santa Barbara County California, United States. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Santa Fe ( Navajo: Yootó is the Capital of the state of New Mexico. New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF held annually in Seattle Washington, is the largest Film festival in the United States and among the top film festivals Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. | seattlefilm.org |
| Sonoma Valley Film Festival | 1996 | Sonoma | California | International | Set in the heart of California wine country, one of the most prestigious of the smaller "destination" film festivals in the United States. The Sonoma Valley Film Festival traditionally takes place in April in Sonoma, California and is hosted by the Sonoma Valley Film Society Sonoma is a historically significant city in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County California, USA. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. | sonomafilmfest.org |
| South by Southwest | 1987 | Austin | Texas | Special interest | SXSW Film was added to the annual music festival in 1994, focusing on new directing talent. South by Southwest ( SXSW) is a set of interactive, Film, and Music festivals and conferences that take place Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. | sxsw.com |
| Sundance Film Festival | 1978 | Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Sundance | Utah | International | Held annually in January, Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the United States. The Sundance Film Festival is a Film festival that takes place annually in the state of Utah, in the United States. Park City is a town in Summit and Wasatch counties in the US state of Utah. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U Ogden is a city in and the County seat of Weber County, Utah, United States. Sundance is a popular Ski resort located near Provo Utah. It was bought by the Actor Robert Redford in 1968 presumably because Redford's wife The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several | institute.sundance.org |
| Tampa International Film Festival | 2003 | Tampa | Florida | International | | tampafilmfest.com |
| Telluride Film Festival | 1974 | Telluride | Colorado | International | Only 40 films are admitted each year. Tampa International Film Festival was an annual event held in Tampa, Florida, but was canceled in 2007 due to lack of funding Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Telluride Film Festival was started in 1974 by Bill and Stella Pence Tom Luddy and Jim Card in the town of Telluride Colorado. The Town of Telluride is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwestern The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. | telluridefilmfestival.com |
| The Shortie Awards | 2001 | Washington | DC | International | Recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7-18, and their teachers. The Shortie Awards Student Film and News Festival is a Film festival established by MHz Networks in 2001 recognizing original Digital media productions Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D | mhznetworks.org |
| Toronto After Dark Film Festival | 2006 | Toronto | Ontario | Special interest | Annual showcase of horror and fantasy cinema from around the world. The Toronto After Dark Film Festival is an annual showcase of international horror and Fantasy cinema Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec | torontoafterdark.com |
| Toronto International Film Festival | 1976 | Toronto | Ontario | International | The world's largest film festival open to the general public, it is held annually in September. The Toronto International Film Festival ( TIFF) is a publicly-attended Film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec | torontointernationalfilmfestival.ca |
| Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival | 1997 | Toronto | Ontario | Special Interest | | http://www.reelasian.com/ |
| Toronto Singapore Film Festival | 2006 | Toronto | Ontario | Special Interest | Annual showcase of Singaporean films. The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is an annual Film festival in Toronto Ontario, Canada, devoted to Asian cinema, specifically Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec | http://www.tsff.org/ |
| Tribeca Film Festival | 2002 | New York City | New York | International | Founded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro. The TriBeCa Film Festival was founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro in a response to the September 11 2001 attacks on the World Trade The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Jane Rosenthal (born 21 September 1956) is an American Film producer. Robert Mario De Niro Jr (born August 17 1943 is a two-time Academy Award -winning American Film Actor, director and producer | tribecafilmfestival.org |
| Traverse City Film Festival | 2005 | Traverse City | Michigan | International | Annual festival co-founded by filmmaker Michael Moore. The Traverse City Film Festival is an annual film festival held every late July through early August in Traverse City Michigan. Traverse City is a City in the US state of Michigan. It is the largest city in the 21-county Northern Michigan region Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Michael Francis Moore (born April 23 1954 is an Academy Award -winning American filmmaker author and liberal Political commentator. | traversecityfilmfestival.org |
| Vancouver International Film Festival | 1982 | Vancouver | British Columbia | International | Held annually for two weeks in late September and early October. The Vancouver International Film Festival ( VIFF) is an annual Film festival held in Vancouver, Canada for two weeks in late September and Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C | viff.org |
| Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival | 1988 | Vancouver | British Columbia | International | Largest queer film festival in Western Canada. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Held annually for eleven days in late August. | outonscreen.com |
| Vancouver Asian Film Festival | 1995 | Vancouver | British Columbia | International | Largest Asian film festival in Western Canada. The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF is an annual Film festival held in Vancouver Canada for about 4-5 days in November Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Held annually for 4-5 days in November. | www.vaff.org |
| WILDsound Film Festival | 2003 | Toronto | Ontario | International | World's only Monthly Feedback Film Festival; held at the National Film Board of Canada three days each month. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec | wildsound.ca |
| WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | 1961 | Houston | Texas | Special interest | Dedicated to the independent features and short films. WorldFest Houston International Film Festival is an annual Film festival, dedicated to the independent feature and short film held in Houston, Texas Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. | worldfest.org |
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| 48 Hour Film Project | 2001 | Special interest | A traveling contest in which teams of filmmakers are assigned a genre, a character, a prop and a line of dialog, and have 48 hours to create a short film containing those elements. The 48 Hour Film Project is a contest in which teams of filmmakers are assigned a genre a character a prop and a line of dialogue and have 48 hours to create a short film containing The films are then shown in cities across the United States. | http://www.48hourfilm.com/ |
| Ann Arbor Film Festival | 1963 | International | One of the pioneers of the travelling film festival, the AAFF annually visits more than 16 cities with highlights of cutting-edge, experimental and artistically-inspired films from that year's full festival program. Ann Arbor Film Festival is an annual Film festival held in Ann Arbor in the U | http://www.aafilmfest.org/tour/ |
| Bicycle Film Festival | 2000 | Special interest | Films about bicycling. The Bicycle Film Festival is an annual international Film festival, established in 2001 that features films on the subject of Bicycles and Cycling. | http://bicyclefilmfestival.com |
| Campus MovieFest | 2001 | Special interest | The world's largest student film festival, CMF is held annually at over 30 colleges and universities worldwide. Campus MovieFest (CMF is the world's largest Student Film festival. Participation is free and participants are provided an Apple Computer, a video camera, and software to create 5-minute films. | http://www.campusmoviefest.com/ |
| Gadabout Traveling Film Festival | 2003 | Special interest | Touring festival that screens a program of around 20 international independent short films. | http://www.gadaboutfilmfest.com/ |
| International Very Short Film Festival Très Courts | 1998 | International | An annual international competition of less than three minutes films. Best short films are simultaneously shown all around the world. Free suscription, films, and cities involved on website. . | http://www.trescourt.com/?page=en_home |
| National Film Challenge | 2003 | Special interest | An online festival the screens films that were completed in three days and contain assigned elements. | http://www.filmchallenge.com/ |
| The Nicktoons Film Festival | 2004 | Special interest | An annual animation short film contest in which the winners have their works broadcast on Nickelodeon. The Nicktoons Network Animation Festival (also known as the Nicktoons Film Festival) is an annual event that was founded in 2004 to showcase the diversity of worldwide animation Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel | http://www.nicktoonsnetwork.com/ |
| Night Gallery Film Festival | 2006 | Special interest | A traveling showcase of independent films, with screenings at around six venues in North America and Oceania. | http://www.nightgalleryfilmfestival.com/ |
| Filminute | 2006 | International | Filminute is the international one-minute film festival that showcases, awards and promotes the best one-minute films from around the world. Filminute is the international one-minute Film festival dedicated to showcasing awarding and promoting the world’s best one-minute films. | http://www.filminute.com/ |
| Robotmedia | | Special interest | Has "nodes" in several U. S. cities where local filmmakers create works on various themes that are assigned monthly. | http://www.robotmedia.com |
| Ambulart | 2004 | German and Spanish language films | Ambulart is a cultural exchange platform for native Spanish and German speaker creators, is an itinerant audiovisual fest that travels around the cities of Guadalajara (Mexico), Quito, Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Hamburg (Germany). | http://www.ambulart.com |
| Haydenfilms | 2001 | Annual Online Festival | Haydenfilms (8/30 through 10/30)was the first online festival with an interactive voting mechanism. An Awards Ceremony is held each January at the Director's Guild Theater in New York City. Also a Crew Database, Production Board, and links to resources. | http://www.haydenfilms.com/ |
