List of film festivals in the United States

This is a list of film festivals that take place (or took place) in the United States.

Film festivals

Alabama
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Black Warrior Film Festival2013TuscaloosaStaged by The University of Alabama[1]
Fairhope Film FestivalFairhope [2]
George Lindsey UNA Film FestivalFlorenceStaged by the University of North Alabama[3]
Lanett City Film Festival2017Lanett[4]
Montgomery Film Festival2009Montgomery[5]
Sidewalk Film Festival1999Birmingham[6]
Troy International Film FestivalTroy
Yellowhammer Film Festivalmultiple locationsHigh school and college student films[7]

Alaska
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Anchorage International Film Festival2001AnchorageLargest film festival in the state of Alaska

Arizona
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Arizona International Film FestivalTucson
Filmstock Film Festival2011multiple locations
International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival2005Tempe
Monument Valley Film Festival2007Kayenta
Phoenix Film Festival2000Phoenix
Rock the Canyon2009Shonto
Sedona International Film Festival1994Sedona
Scottsdale International Film Festival2010ScottsdaleAnnual, international film festival held in November. Year-round Screenings and events supporting the Festival and international filmmakers.
Tombstone Western Film Festival and Symposium2001Tombstone
Tucson Film & Music Festival2005Tucson

Arkansas
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Bentonville Film Festival2015BentonvilleHeld annually in May and focused on diversity in film, specifically women and under represented minority filmmakers.
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival1992Hot Springs
Little Rock Film Festival2006Little RockHeld annually in the beginning of June. This southern film festival features narrative film, documentary films, short film, panels, and unforgettable events.

California
Name Est. City Notes Ref
168 Film Festival2003Los AngelesSpeed filmmaking competition and festival. Entries accepted from anywhere in the world. Held annually in April.
Action On Film International Film Festival2005MonroviaStarted as part of the World Martial Arts Trade Show and International Championships.
Asian World Film Festival2015Los AngelesInternational; held annually in October–November.
Bel Air Film Festival2008Los AngelesAn international festival held annually in November.
Berlin & Beyond Film Festival1996San FranciscoGerman-language film festival outside of Europe, held annually in January.
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival2000Big Bear LakeCommitted to presenting emerging talents of independent filmmakers and screenwriters, held annually in September.
Burbank International Film Festival2009Burbank
CAAMFest2012San FranciscoThe nation's largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films
Coronado Island Film Festival2016Coronado IslandHeld annually in November in the resort city across the bay from downtown San Diego.
COLCOA French Film Festival1997Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeld annually in November at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood.
Dances With Films1998Los AngelesThe festival of unknowns (i.e. no celebrities)
DaVinci International Film Festival2017Los AngelesHeld annually in September.
Frameline Film Festival1997San FranciscoFrameline Film Festival produces the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival which is the oldest ongoing film festival devoted to LGBT programming.
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2009 San Diego and Santa Ana Annually in September.
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema2009Idyllwild-Pine CoveHeld annually in January. An independent film festival
International Black Women's Film Festival2001San FranciscoExhibiting films by and/or featuring Black women from around the world in non-stereotypical roles.
L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival2009Los AngelesHeld annually in the spring. Host of the L.A. Comedy Scripts screenplay competition.
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival1983Los AngelesPremiere showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific American and international cinema in Los Angeles. Held annually in May.
Los Angeles Film Festival1995Los AngelesHeld annually in June. Shows independent, feature, documentary and short films, as well as music videos.
Mods & Rockers Film Festival1999Los AngelesCelebration of rock music culture films.
Nevada City Film FestivalNevada City
Newport Beach Film Festival1999Newport BeachFounded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a multicultural event, attracting over 40,000 attendees to Orange County.
Noor Iranian Film Festival2007Los AngelesDedicated to the cinema of Iran
Oceanside International Film Festival2009Oceanside, San Diego CountyHeld annually in August through 2020. Held annually in February since 2021.
Palm Springs Festival of Festivals2001Palm Springs
Palm Springs International Film Festival1989Palm Springs
San Diego International Film Festival2001San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter and La JollaHeld in October, the festival showcases international narrative features, shorts and documentaries in various categories including Native American, social justice and military.
San Diego Film Week2017San Diego’s Balboa ParkHeld in February–March, the festival showcases local narrative features, short films, and documentaries for film.
Sacramento French Film Festival2002SacramentoFor ten days in June the Main Event celebrates the artistic, cultural, social and historical values of French film. The Winter Shorts Fest (since 2008) presents the César Award-nominated short films. The Minifest (since 2014) is a one-day miniature festival held in the fall. The Virtual Cinema presents first-run films and our festival events.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival2006San FranciscoSpecial interest, Independent.
San Francisco Green Film Festival2011San Francisco
San Francisco Independent Film Festival1998San Francisco
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival1982San FranciscoDedicated to Asian and Asian-American films.
San Francisco International Film Festival1957San Francisco
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival1980San FranciscoSFJFF is a year-round media arts organization that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people.
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival1993San Luis ObispoHeld annually in March.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival1985Santa Barbara
Sonoma International Film Festival1996SonomaSIFF takes place every March in the United States’ Wine Country, 45 minutes north of San Francisco.
Zero Film Festival2007Los AngelesFilm festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.

Colorado
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Boulder International Film Festival2004Boulder
Crested Butte Film Festival2011Crested ButteHeld annually in the last week of September supporting action and change together.
Denver Film Festival1978DenverHeld annually in November.
Denver Underground Film Festival1997DenverHeld annually in May.
Festivus Film Festival2006DenverEnded in 2013
Mile High Horror Film Festival2010DenverIndependent horror films from around the world.
Moondance International Film Festival2000BoulderFilm writers, filmmakers and film score composers who, through their creative work, actively increase awareness, provide multiple viewpoints, address complex social issues, and strengthen ties between international audiences.
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival1987Colorado SpringsHeld annually in early November showcasing films made by women. The festival features a mix of documentary, short and narrative films.
Telluride Film Festival1974TellurideOnly 40 films are admitted each year.

Connecticut
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Cinefest Fairfield2005Fairfield
Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival1988Hartford
Greenwich International Film Festival2015Greenwich
Litchfield Hills Film Festival2006Kent, New Milford, Torrington
New England Festival of Ibero American Cinema2010New Haven
Film Fest New Haven1995New Haven
New Haven Documentary Film Festival2014New Haven
New Haven Underground Film Festivalmultiple locations

Delaware
Name Est. City Notes Ref
First State Film Festival2019Wilmington[8]
Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival1998Rehoboth Beach[9]

Florida
Name Est. City Notes Ref
American Black Film Festival2005South Beach
BizarroLand Film Festival2016OrlandoShowcasing "the most aggressively bizarre midnight, underground, outsider, and weirdo cinema of all genres." (Until January 2022 it was known as Sick 'n' Wrong Film Festival)
Borscht Film Festival2003Miami
Florida Film Festival1992MaitlandIncludes narrative and documentary features and shorts, animation, midnight movies, educational forums, and special events.
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival1986Fort LauderdaleHeld annually in November, presented by the Broward County Film Society.
Gasparilla International Film Festival2007Tampa Bay
Human Rights Watch Film Festival1989Miami
India International Film Festival of Tampa Bay2010TampaHeld annually. Feature films, short films, and documentaries that are produced by Indians, films with Indian actors or actresses, or films with Indian themes.
Israel Film Festival1982Miami
Jacksonville Film Festival2003JacksonvilleHeld annually in February. International Film Festival
Love Your Shorts Film Festival2011SanfordHeld around Valentine's Day. The festival screens only short films under 30 minutes in length.
L-DUB Film FestivalLake Worth
Miami 48-Hour Film Project2005Miami
Miami International Film Festival1983Miami
Miami Short Film Festival2002MiamiShort film festival held annually in mid-November.
Orlando Film Festival2006OrlandoHeld annually in October/November.
OutLove International Film Festival2020Fort Myers
Palm Beach International Film Festival1996Palm Beach
Sarasota Film Festival1998SarasotaAnnual, international celebration of film and filmmaking held in April. Year-round arts nonprofit hosting education programs and filmmaking academies.
Sicilian Film Festival2006Miami
Sunscreen Film Festival 2006 St. Petersburg Organized and presented by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society.[10][11]
Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival2006Tampa
Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival1990Tampa
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival1999SarasotaFilms by and about women. Proceeds from TWE go to the UN Women's Gulf Coast Chapter, which provides education and awareness for gender equity and women's issues worldwide.

Georgia
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Atlanta Film Festival1976AtlantaOccurring every spring, the festival shows a diverse range of independent films, with special attention paid to women-directed films, LGBTQ films, Latin American films, Black films and films from the American Southeast.
Atlanta International Documentary Film FestivalAtlanta
Atlanta International Film Festival1968AtlantaDefunct
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival2000Atlanta
BronzeLens Film Festival2009AtlantaAnnual film festival in late August designed to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color, to showcase films and to provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers.
Campus MovieFest2000Atlanta
CinErotic FilmFest2010AtlantaDebuted February 12–14, 2010; celebrates sex-positive, diverse and empowering erotic cinema and performance by amateurs, independent artists and the avant-garde.
Out on Film1987Atlanta

Hawaii
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Big Island Film Festival2006Kohala
Hawaii International Film Festival1981HonoluluHeld annually in the fall for two weeks. HIFF states that it "is dedicated to the advancement of understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America through the medium of film."
Maui Film Festival2000Maui
Rainbow Film Festival1989Honolulu

Idaho
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Lakedance International Film Festival2006SandpointDefunct
SpudFest2004DriggsDefunct

Illinois
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Asian Animation Film Festival2006ChicagoHeld for one year only.
Big Dam Film Festival2006QuincyHas not been held since 2013.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival1983ChicagoFestival of films for kids and youth in North America. Held annually in late October for 10 days.
Chicago International Documentary Film Festival2003Chicago
Chicago International Film Festival1965ChicagoHeld annually in October.
Chicago International REEL Shorts FestivalChicago
Chicago Latino Film Festival1985Chicago
Chicago Outdoor Film FestivalChicago
Chicago Palestine Film Festival2001Chicago
Chicago Underground Film Festival1994Chicago
Ebertfest1997ChampaignFounded by film critic Roger Ebert.
Geneva Film Festival2007Geneva
Imago Film Festival2005Elgin
Insect Fear Film Festival1984Champaign-Urbana
Midwest Independent Film FestivalChicago
Naperville Independent Film Festival2008NapervilleAnnual film festival featuring the work of independent filmmakers.
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival1981Chicago
Route 66 Film Festival2002Springfield

Indiana
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Heartland Film Festival1991IndianapolisThe annual Heartland Film Festival introduces audiences to transformative independent films from around the world. Heartland awards more than $135,000 in prize money every year at the festival.
Indianapolis International Film Festival2004Indianapolis
Indianapolis Jewish Film Festival2014Indianapolis
Notre Dame Queer Film Festival2004Notre Dame

Iowa
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival2001Cedar RapidsHeld annually the first full non-Easter weekend in April.
Hardacre Film Festival1997Tipton
Landlocked Film Festival2007Iowa City

Kansas
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Kansas International Film Festival2001Overland Park
Tallgrass Film Festival2003WichitaThis four-day festival, held in October, accepts independent short and feature submissions from all over the world.

Kentucky
Name Est. City Notes Ref|-
Fright Night Film Fest2005Louisville

Louisiana
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Baton Rouge Jewish Film FestivalBaton Rouge
Louisiana Film Prize2012ShreveportShort films shot in North Louisiana compete for $50k.
New Orleans Film Festival1989New OrleansFrequently referred to as Cannes on the Mississippi.
Overlook Film Festival2017New Orleans
Red Stick International Animation Festival2005Baton Rouge
Third Street Film Festival2011Baton Rouge

Maine
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Bangor Film Festival2007Bangor
Camden International Film Festival2005Camden, Rockport, Rockland
Maine International Film Festival1998Waterville
Sanford International Film Festival2014Sanford

Maryland
Name Est. City Notes Ref
AFI Docs2003Silver Spring (plus Washington, DC)
Bastard Film Encounter2013Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Film Festival1997Baltimore
Maryland Film Festival1999BaltimoreHeld annually for 4 days each May. Includes 40+ new features and 50+ new shorts, as well as a favorite film selected and hosted by MFF board member John Waters.

Massachusetts
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Arlington International Film Festival2010ArlingtonThe festival focuses on Multicultural awareness and stresses also the importance of the artistic and educational value of films from all around the world.
Boston Asian American Film Festival2008BostonHeld annually, focuses on Asian-American films.
Boston Film Festival1984BostonAnnually showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts in September.
Cape Cod International Film Festival2014ChathamAnnual high-curation-standard global boutique festival, early-mid October on Cape Cod.
Martha's Vineyard Film Festival2001ChilmarkHeld annually in March, but also includes summer and winter film series, and special events at other times of the year. Community-oriented, featuring action/activism-inspiring films. Filmmakers/film subjects regularly speak after screenings.
Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival2006Martha's VineyardHeld annually in early September. Festival is hosted by the Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Nantucket Film Festival1996NantucketHeld annually in June. Dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and appreciation of the art of screenwriting in the world of cinema. Has both film and screenplay competitions.
Roxbury Film Festival1998BostonShowcase films that celebrate people of color.

Michigan
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Ann Arbor Film Festival1961Ann ArborFilm festival showcasing experimental and independent film in North America. Held annually in late March.
Capital City Film Festival2011LansingCelebrates and promotes filmmakers with an emphasis on Michigan-made, homegrown talent. A four-day festival taking place in venues across Lansing.
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival2008Detroit
Emberlight International Film Festival2021IronwoodOne component of Emberlight, an annual arts festival in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Filmmakers, painters, dancers, musicians and writers alike can draw inspiration from each other as well as the beauty of the pristine nature of the region.
Traverse City Film Festival2005Traverse CityAnnual festival co-founded by filmmaker Michael Moore.

Minnesota
Name Est. City Notes Ref
.EDU Film FestivalMinneapolisStudent film screenings; equipment demos; roundtables with film directors, writers, and producers; and meet-and-greets with post secondary institutions that feature strong film/video production programs.
Highway 61 Film Festival2011Pine CityHeld annually in mid-October, its purpose is to recognize and honor filmmakers in East Central Minnesota and other American cities up and down Old US Highway 61.
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival1983Minneapolis-St. PaulHeld annually in the spring. Showcases more than 200 films from around the world. Presented by The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul.

Mississippi
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Magnolia Independent Film Festival1997StarkvilleHeld annually in February for one weekend. Short films, experimental films, and many special events in which filmmakers participate.

Missouri
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Springfield and the Ozarks 48-Hour Film Festival2006SpringfieldSATO48 challenges filmmakers to create a short film entirely from scratch over the course of 48 hours.
St. Louis International Film Festival1992St. LouisCinema St. Louis engages the St. Louis region through educational programs, cultural connectivity, and curated film exhibitions.
True/False Film Fest2003ColumbiaFeatures nonfiction films.

Montana
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival2003Missoula[12]
International Wildlife Film Festival1977Missoula[13]
Montana International Film Festival2018Billings[14]

Nebraska
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Omaha Film FestivalOmaha[15]
Prairie Lights Film FestivalGrand Island[16]
Wildcat Spirit Short Film FestivalWayneStudent short films[17]

Nevada
Name Est. City Notes Ref
CineVegas1999ParadiseDefunct[18]
The Comedy Festival1995Las VegasDefunct
The Dam Short Film Festival2005Boulder City[19]
Las Vegas Film FestivalLas Vegas
Las Vegas Queer Arts Film FestivalLas Vegas
Nevada International Film FestivalLas Vegas[20]
Nevada Women's Film FestivalLas Vegas
PollyGrind Film Festival2010Las VegasDefunct[21]
Las Vegas International Film and Screenplay Festival 2015 Las Vegas First established as the Las Vegas International Film and Screenplay Competition (2015–2018) [22]

New Hampshire
Name Est. City Notes Ref
New Hampshire Film FestivalPortsmouth[23]
New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival2008Concord, Manchester[24]
New Hampshire Jewish Film Festivalmultiple locations[25]

New Jersey
Main article: List of film festivals in New Jersey
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Garden State Film Festival2015Asbury ParkFounded to promote the art of filmmaking on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders.
Golden Door Film Festival2011Jersey CityHeld annually, usually in Fall
Montclair Film Festival2012MontclairAn annual, community-based film festival that showcases filmmakers from a variety of countries
Newark Black Film Festival1974NewarkHeld annually and highlighting the African American experience and African diaspora
New Jersey Film Festival1982New BrunswickHeld annually at Rutgers University–New Brunswick[26]
Northeast Film Festival2013TeaneckFeatures both US and international films with competition in feature length and short fiction as well as documentaries and student films. Held annually in September.
Teaneck International Film Festival2006TeaneckRecurring theme “Activism: Making Change”.[27]
Thomas Edison Film Festival1981travellingOriginally the Black Maria Film Festival, based at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, TEFF generally screens shorts film in a variety of genres with topics addressing social and environmental issues

New Mexico
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Duke City Shootout2000Albuquerque
Filmstock Film Festival2009
Santa Fe Film Festival1999Santa Fe
Santa Fe International Film Festival2009Santa Fe
Taos Talking Pictures Film Festival1995Taos
Way OUT West Film Fest2003Albuquerque, Santa FeLGBT films
The White Sands International Film Festival2008Alamogordo, Las Cruces

New York
Name Est. City Notes Ref
ACE Film Festival2006New York CityShowcase of American independent film and media. Held annually in September.
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival2016BrooklynA New York City festival dedicated to showing the best in independent horror films.
Chinatown Film Festival2005Chinatown, New York CityAsian film
Film @ Downtown Urban Arts Festival2015New York CityShowcases new short film from new and emerging independent filmmakers from United States and around the world.
Gotham Screen Film Festival & Screenplay Contest2007New York CityShowcase of new American and international cinema, with a competitive screenplay contest.
Hamptons International Film Festival1993East Hampton
Havana Film Festival New York2000New York CityCompetitive film festival showcasing Latin American cinema with a special focus on Cuba and its film industry. Partner of International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana, Cuba.
High Falls Film Festival2001RochesterHigh Falls Film Festival celebrates the work of women filmmakers. It includes features, documentaries, shorts, children's and young adult programs, programs in film education and student film making competitions.
JAPAN CUTS: The New York Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema2007New York CityNorth America's biggest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema. Held annually in July.
Margaret Mead Film Festival1976New York CityShowcase for international documentaries in the United States. Held annually in November at the American Museum of Natural History in the New York City.
Native American Film and Video Festival1979New York CityBiannual festival held at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian featuring indigenous works from across the Americas
New York Asian Film Festival2002New York CityFeatures North American premieres and classic titles from Asian cinemas, especially horror, action and martial arts genres.
New York City Independent Film Festival2009New York City
New York Film Festival1962New York CityOne of North America's oldest film festivals.
New York International Children's Film Festival1997New York CityFilm festival for kids in North America, held annually from late-February to mid-March.
New York Jewish Film Festival1992New York CityNew York showcase for world cinema exploring the Jewish experience. The NYJFF is presented by the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
New York Polish Film Festival2005New York CityDedicated to the cinema of Poland.
ReelAbilities2007New York CityFilm festival in the U.S. dedicated to films by and about people with disabilities. Founded in New York City and tours throughout the United States.
Tribeca Film Festival2002New York CityFounded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro.

North Carolina
Name Est. City Notes Ref
100 Words Film Festival2014CharlotteCelebrating concise storytelling, each film must contain exactly 100 spoken words. Held annually in November.
ActionFest2010Asheville
Bastard Film Encounter2013Raleigh
Cucalorus Film Festival1994Wilmington
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival1998Durham
Hayti Heritage Film FestivalDurham
North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival1995Durham
Real to Reel International Film Festival2000Kings Mountain
RiverRun International Film Festival1998Winston-Salem

North Dakota
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Dakota Film FestivalBismarck
Fargo Film FestivalFargo
Human Rights Film FestivalFargo
North Dakota Environmental Rights Film FestivalFargo

Ohio
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Athens International Film and Video Festival1974Athens
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival2010Chagrin FallsA five day celebration of documentary film, at venues in and around the century village of Chagrin Falls.
Cincinnati Film Festival2010Cincinnati
Cleveland International Film Festival1977ClevelandA 12-day event held annually in spring; includes feature and short subject films.
Columbus International Film & Animation Festival1953ColumbusNorth American film festival, held annually in November. As a competition festival, it is also known as The Chris Awards.
CWRU Film Society Science Fiction Marathon1976ClevelandHeld annually by the Film Society of Case Western Reserve University, this is the longest-running 24+ hour movie marathon event.
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Foundation2012ClevelandThe 9-day event, held in the fall, provides a forum to celebrate, preserve, promote and advance African American arts, culture and cinema.
Nightmares Film Festival2016ColumbusInternational festival for horror and genre films
Oxford International Film Festival2007Oxford
Short Sweet Film Fest2012Cleveland

Oklahoma
Name Est. City Notes Ref
deadCENTER Film Festival2001Oklahoma City"Designed to inspire growth in the local film industry and energize visiting film professionals."

Oregon
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Portland International Film Festival1977Portland

Pennsylvania
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Oil Valley Film Festival2016Oil City, PennsylvaniaFirst film festival of its kind in the "Oil Region" of Pennsylvania. Features films, in competition, from around the globe. The Oil Valley Film Festival is run by founder and festival director Matt Croyle. It is held annually in Oil City each September.
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival2008Philadelphia
Philadelphia Film Festival1991PhiladelphiaPresented by the Philadelphia Film Society, held annually in the fall.
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival1981PhiladelphiaDedicated to the Jewish experience, culture, values, and legacy
Project Twenty1 Film Festival2006PhiladelphiaScreenings include the Philadelphia Filmathon and the annual 21-Day Filmmaking Competition.
QFest1995PhiladelphiaFounded as the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, the name was changed to QFest in 2009. Presented by the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance.
Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival2005PittsburghCultural organization and film festival dedicated to Asian and Asian-American films.
Three Rivers Film Festival1982PittsburghA program of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, emphasizing independent film

Rhode Island
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Rhode Island International Film Festival1997ProvidenceHeld annually for 6 days during the second week of August

South Carolina
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Beaufort International Film Festival2007Beaufort[28]
Crimson Screen Horror Film FestColumbia, Charleston[29]
Indie Grits Film FestivalColumbia
Myrtle Beach International Film FestivalMyrtle Beach[30]
Southern City Film FestivalAiken
Underexposed Film FestivalRock Hill

South Dakota
Name Est. City Notes Ref

Tennessee
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Nashville Film Festival1969NashvilleFounded in 1969 as the Sinking Creek Film Celebration. Takes place in April and is an Academy Award-qualifying festival for Best Short Film and Best Animated Short Film. Features feature-length and short films from around the world.
Lookout Wild Film Festival 2013 Chattanooga The Lookout Wild Film Festival brings the best outdoor adventure and conservation films from around the world to Chattanooga for one awesome weekend every year.

Texas
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Boomtown Film and Music Festival2005BeaumontEstablished to foster interest in the arts
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival1997AustinHeld annually in the spring showcasing Latin American, Latino and Indigenous films.
Dallas International Film Festival2006Austin
Fantastic Fest2005Dallas
Marfa Film Festival2008MarfaBorn out of reception of There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men, both of which were filmed in the area.
San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival2004San AntonioDedicated to Christian indie film.
South by Southwest1987AustinSXSW Film was added to the annual music festival in 1994, focusing on new directing talent.

Utah
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Red Rock Film Festival2007St. GeorgeLocated beneath the red mountains of Southern Utah this international festival is held annually each November.
Sundance Film Festival1978Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, SundanceHeld annually in January, Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the United States.

Vermont
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Green Mountain Film Festival1997Montpelier

Virginia
Name Est. City Notes Ref
French Film Festival - Richmond, Virginia1993RichmondThe largest French film festival in the US, it takes place every year during the last week-end of March, featuring world and American premieres of French features and shorts.
Washington West Film Festival2011RestonWashington West gives away 100% of their annual box office net proceeds to aiding communities in various ways. Runs for five days in late October.

Washington
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival2009SeattleDedicated to action, animation, cult, fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth2007SeattleYouth film festival, showcasing the work of filmmakers from around the globe (aged 22 or under)
Port Townsend Film Festival1999Port TownsendAn international festival held annually the third weekend in September.
Seattle Latino Film Festival (SLFF) 2009 Seattle It is the only and largest Latino film festival in the Pacific Northwest.

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West Virginia
Name Est. City Notes Ref

Wisconsin
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Beloit International Film Festival2006BeloitAnnual 10-day film festival in late February. Feature length narrative & documentary films and shorts.
Green Bay Film Festival2010De PereCelebrating independent filmmakers in Wisconsin and around the world.
Milwaukee Film Festival2009MilwaukeeHeld annually in September and October. Presented by Milwaukee Film.
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival1997MilwaukeeHeld annually in October. Presented by the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center.
Wisconsin Film Festival1999MadisonAnnual showcase of independent and international documentary, narrative, experimental, student and animated films. Runs for four days in early April.

Wyoming
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Jackson Wild1991Jackson

Puerto Rico
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Puerto Rico Film Festival2009San Juan[31]
Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest2009Santurce[32]
Rincón International Film Festival2008Rincón

District of Columbia
Name Est. Notes Ref
Capitol Hill Film Classic2018The only bracket style knockout competition for short film in the US.
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival2000Held annually in October.

US Territories
Name Est. City Notes Ref
Guam International Film Festival2011Hagåtña, Guam[33]
Virgin Islands International Film and Video FestivalSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

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