List of film festivals

This is a list of existing major film festivals, sorted by continent.

The world's oldest film festival is the Mostra internazionale d'arte cinematografica (Venice Film Festival), while the most prestigious film festivals in the world, known as the "Big Three", are (listed chronologically according to the date of foundation): Venice, Cannes and Berlin.[1] The most prestigious film festivals in North America are Sundance and Toronto.[2]

Africa

Name Est. Location Country Type Notes
Africa International Film Festival2010Calabar NigeriaInternational
Afro-Asian Film Festival1958Tashkent
Cairo
Jakarta
 Uzbekistan
 Egypt
 Indonesia
InternationalHeld during 1958, 1960, and 1964
Alexandria International Film Festival1984Alexandria EgyptInternational
Amakula International Film Festival2004Kampala UgandaInternational
Cabo Verde International Film Festival 2010 Sal Island  Cape Verde National [3][4]
Cairo International Film Festival1976Cairo EgyptInternational
Cairo International Women's Film Festival2008Cairo EgyptInternationalIntroducing the works of female filmmakers.
Carthage Film Festival1966Carthage TunisiaRegionalFeatures films directed by those of African or Middle Eastern nationality.
Cinekambiya International Film Festival2015Banjul and Brikama GambiaRegionalFeatures films made in indigenous languages.
Dockanema2006Maputo MozambiqueSpecial interestAnnual documentary film festival.
Durban International Film Festival1979Durban South AfricaInternationalLargest film festival in Southern Africa. Most of the screenings are African premieres.
El Gouna Film Festival2017El Gouna EgyptInternational
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival1999Cape Town South Africa InternationalAnnual documentary film festival.
International Arab Film Festival1976Oran AlgeriaInternational
International Festival of Cinema and Audiovisual of Burundi2009Bujumbura BurundiInternational
International Film Festival of Marrakech2001Marrakech MoroccoInternational
Lights, Camera, Africa!2011Lagos NigeriaInternational
Luxor African Film Festival2012Luxor EgyptInternational
Out In Africa South African Gay and Lesbian Film Festival1994Cape Town and Johannesburg South AfricaInternationalGay and lesbian film festival.
Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou1969Ouagadougou Burkina FasointernationalThe largest African film festival.
Pearl International Film Festival2011Kampala UgandaInternational
Rencontres du Film Court Madagascar2006Antananarivo MadagascarPan-African/regionalThe only film festival in Madagascar.
Rwanda Film Festival2005Kigali RwandaInternational
Sahara International Film Festival2003Sahrawi refugee camps Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
 Algeria
InternationalThe only film festival in the world held in a refugee camp.
Silwerskerm Film Festival2010Camps Bay South AfricaNationalThe only Afrikaans film festival in the world.
South African Horrorfest2005Cape Town South AfricaInternationalFestival for horror and genre films; the longest running and only event of its kind in South Africa and the African continent
Tri Continental Film Festival (TCFF)2002/5Cape Town South AfricaInternationalThe 3 Continents Film Festival was held in 2002.[5][lower-alpha 1] The Tri Continental Film Festival was first held in 2005.[7][8][9] Still going as of 2017.[5]
Uganda Film Festival Awards2013Kampala UgandaNational
Zanzibar International Film Festival1997Zanzibar City TanzaniaInternationalAn annual film, music and arts festival.
Zimbabwe International Film Festival1997Harare ZimbabweInternational

Asia

Est. Location Country Type Notes
Abhimani Film Festival2006Colombo Sri LankaInternationalAlso known as Celluloid Rainbows, the Festival is the oldest LGBT+ Film Festival in the South Asian region.[10]
Abu Dhabi Film Festival2007Abu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesInternationalAnnual film festival showcasing films from the Arab world alongside international works.
Alpavirama South Asian Short Film Festival (Alpavirama)[11]2011Ahmedabad IndiaSouth AsianFor short films from young filmmakers of southeast Asia.
Ambarnath Film Festival2015Ambarnath IndiaRegionalAn annual film festival showcasing Marathi Films.
Animation Nation2004Singapore SingaporeAnimationAn annual film festival showcasing international and local animation works.
ARY Film Awards2014Karachi PakistanInternational
Asia Pacific Film Festival1954RotatingRegionwideRegionalFirst held in Tokyo, rotated annually.
Asian Queer Film Festival2007Tokyo JapanEast AsianAnnual Asian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film
Bangalore Queer Film Festival2008Bangalore IndiaInternationalAnnual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival.
Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival2015Bangkok ThailandInternationalAnnual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival. (Inactive since 2017)
Bangkok International Film Festival2003Bangkok ThailandInternational(Inactive since 2008)
Beijing College Student Film Festival1993Beijing China
Beijing Independent Film Festival2004Beijing ChinaInternationalIndependent films and documentaries.
Beijing International Film Festival2011Beijing ChinaInternational
Beijing Queer Film Festival2001Beijing ChinaInternationalChina's first and longest-running annual LGBT film festival.
Bengaluru International Film Festival2006Bangalore IndiaInternational
Seven Sisters North East International Film Festival2013Guwahati IndiaInternationalHeld annually, focuses on promoting Northeast India cinema
Bring Your Own Film Festival2004Puri IndiaSpecial interest
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival1997Bucheon South KoreaInternationalHeld annually in July, focuses on horror, thriller, mystery, and fantasy films.
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)1996Busan South KoreaInternationalFirst film festival in Korea, focusing on new films and first-time directors.
Calcutta International Cult Films Festival 2016 Kolkata  India International Film festival in Kolkata focusing international cult films
Changchun Film Festival1992Changchun ChinaInternational, regionalHeld biennially.
Chennai International Film Festival2003Chennai IndiaInternationalHeld annually.
Children's International Film Festival2014Dubai United Arab EmiratesInternationalAnnual film festival for children, held in UAE.
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival2005Manila PhilippinesNationalHeld annually, it showcases independent films and shorts.
Cinemanila International Film Festival1999Manila PhilippinesInternationalHeld annually.
Cinemela Film Festival2006New Delhi IndiaInternationalHeld annually.
Da Nang Asian Film Festival2023Da Nang VietnamAsianHeld biennially.
Development Film Festival2008Madurai IndiaInternationalFilms about the development of the poor and vulnerable communities.
Dhaka International Film Festival1992Dhaka BangladeshInternationalA biennial film festival.
Dharamshala International Film Festival2012Dharamshala IndiaInternationalAn international film festival.
Didor International Film Festival2004Dushanbe TajikistanInternational
Dubai International Film Festival2004Dubai United Arab EmiratesInternational
Duhok International Film Festival2011Duhok IraqInternationalFeaturing films from Kurdish regions as well as world cinema.
Fajr International Film Festival1982Tehran IranInternationalHeld every February.
Filmsaaz2008Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh IndiaInternationalInternational short film festival held since 2008.
FreedomFilmFest2003Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Sarawak MalaysiaInternationalHuman rights film festival held annually.
Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards1962Taipei TaiwanRegionalThe annual, month-long festival, featuring Chinese-language and Asian films.
Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival2003Guangzhou ChinaInternational
Haifa International Film Festival1983Haifa IsraelInternationalHeld annually on Sukkot, it is Israel's first film festival.
Hanoi International Film Festival2010Hanoi VietnamInternationalEvery 2 years.
Hiroshima International Animation Festival1985Hiroshima JapanInternationalASIFA
Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival2024Ho Chi Minh City VietnamInternationalHeld biennially.
Hong Kong International Film Festival1977Hong Kong Hong KongInternational
Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival1989Hong Kong Hong KongInternationalAsia's first and longest-running LGBT film festival.
Hyderabad Bengali Film Festival2014Hyderabad IndiaRegionalAnnual film festival featuring works from the Bengali film industry.
Hyderabad International Film Festival2007Hyderabad IndiaInternational
ifva: Incubator for Film and Visual media in Asia1993Hong Kong Hong KongInternationalFormerly known as the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards
Image Forum Festival1987Tokyo, Kyoto and Yokohama JapanInternationalJapan's largest art films festival.
Indian Film Festival Japan2012Japan JapanIndian and Indian themesFilms of India and Japan.
International Film Festival of India1952Goa IndiaInternationalFirst held in 1952, since 1975 it is an annual event.
International Film Festival of Kerala1996Thiruvananthapuram IndiaInternational, RegionalHeld annually in November or December.
Jaipur International Film Festival2009Jaipur IndiaInternationalHeld annually in January or February
Japanese Film Festival (Singapore)1999Singapore SingaporeJapaneseAnnual film festival devoted to Japanese films.
Jecheon Intl Music & Film Festival2005Jecheon South KoreaInternationalA music-themed film festival.
Jeonju International Film Festival2000Jeonju South KoreaInternationalFocuses on digital, independent, and art films.
Jerusalem Film Festival1984Jerusalem IsraelInternationalAnnual festival featuring films from all over the world.
Kara Film Festival1992Karachi PakistanInternational
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival2010Mumbai IndiaInternational, RegionalHeld annually in May; showcases Indian and international LGBTQ films.
Kolkata International Film Festival1995Kolkata IndiaInternationalAnnual festival featuring films from all over the world since 1995
Korea Queer Film Festival2001Seoul South KoreaInternationalAnnual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival.
Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival2007Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaInternationalSuccessor to the Kuala Lumpur World Film Festival.
Lethal Lesbian 2008 Tel Aviv  Israel International Festival screening independent films by and about women who love women
Luang Prabang Film Festival 2010 Luang Prabang  Laos International, Southeast Asian Annual festival, which showcases films from Association of Southeast Asian Nations-member countries.
Lux Style Awards2001Karachi PakistanNationalLux Style Awards
Macau International Movie Festival2009Macau ChinaInternational
Malaysia Film Festival1980Malaysia MalaysiaNationalMalaysia's equivalent to the Academy Awards.
Metro Manila Film Festival1975Manila PhilippinesNationalFocuses on Filipino films.
Mumbai International Film Festival1990Mumbai IndiaInternationalFocuses on documentary, short, and animation films.
Mumbai Women's International Film Festival2013Mumbai IndiaInternationalAnnual film festival featuring films made by women directors and technicians.
Nigar Awards1957Karachi PakistanInternational
Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema1999New Delhi IndiaRegional
Patna Film Festival2006Patna IndiaInternationalInternational film festival.
Pride International Film Festival2004Manila PhilippinesInternationalAnnual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival.
Pune International Film Festival2003Pune IndiaInternationalAnnual festival with an International Competition and a Marathi Competition.
Pyongyang International Film Festival1987Pyongyang North KoreaInternationalBiennial
Q! Film Festival2002Jakarta IndonesiaAsian and internationalOne of Asia's largest annual LGBT film festivals.
QCinema International Film Festival2013Quezon City PhilippinesNational and internationalAnnual
Rainbow Reel Tokyo1992Tokyo JapanInternationalJapan's oldest LGBT+ film festival. 'Rainbow Reel Tokyo' is the new official name for the 'Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival' (since 2016).
Shanghai International Film Festival1993Shanghai ChinaInternationalMainland China's largest film festival.
ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival2015Shanghai ChinaInternationalAnnual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival.
Shanghai Queer Film Festival2017Shanghai ChinaChinese (English subtitling)Volunteer-run, not-for-profit LGBT+ film festival highlighting the films of Chinese filmmakers.
Singapore International Film Festival1987Singapore SingaporeInternationalSingapore's longest running film festival, focusing on Asian works.[12]
siffcy2015New Delhi IndiaInternationalHeld annually in December.
Syne International Film Festival2001Cochin IndiaInternationalHeld annually in May.
Taipei Film Festival1998Taipei TaiwanInternational
Taiwan International Documentary Festival1998Taipei TaiwanInternationalDocumentary film festival.
Taiwan International Queer Film Festival2014Taipei TaiwanInternationalTaiwan's first and only annual LGBT film festival.
Thai Short Film and Video Festival1997Bangkok ThailandSpecial interestFeaturing short films, primarily by Thai independent filmmakers.
Thrissur International Film Festival2006Thrissur IndiaInternationalSecond largest film festival in Kerala state.
Tigerland India Film Festival2014Bhopal IndiaInternationalAnnual wildlife and environmental film festival.
Tokyo Filmex2000Tokyo JapanInternationalOrganized annually by Office Kitano.
Tokyo International Film Festival1985Tokyo JapanInternational
ViBGYOR International Short and Documentary Film Festival2006Thrissur IndiaSpecial interestShort films and documentaries on issues and people's movements with an activist outlook.
Vietnam Film Festival1970different cities VietnamNational, Vietnamese
Wathann Film Fest2011Yangon MyanmarNationalFirst film festival in Myanmar, featuring mainly short films.
Women Make Waves1993Taipei TaiwanInternational
World Film Carnival Singapore2019Singapore SingaporeInternationalMonthly live screening International Film Festival
World Film Festival of Bangkok2003Bangkok ThailandInternationalOrganized by Nation Multimedia Group. (Inactive since 2017)
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival1989Yamagata JapanDocumentaryBiennial documentary film festival.
Grand Bell Awards1962Seoul South KoreaNationalThe Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.

Europe

Name Est. Location Country Type Notes
Africa in Motion2006Edinburgh ScotlandAfrican cinemaAnnual film festival featuring African cinema.
Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival1969Poznań PolandInternational, children's filmFilms addressed to children and young adults.
American Film Festival2010Wrocław PolandAmerican cinemaAnnual film festival devoted to American cinema.
Angers European First Film Festival1989Angers FranceEuropeanShowcasing new European cinema.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival1960Annecy FranceInternational, animationThe first animation film festival in history.
Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival2018Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternational, documentary
Anifilm2010Trebon Czech RepublicInternational, animationHeld in Trebon, dedicated to animated films.
Animator2008Poznań PolandInternational, animationDedicated to animated films.
Antalya International Film Festival1963Antalya TurkeyInternationalHeld annually in autumn.
Arctic Film Festival2019Svalbard NorwayInternationalHeld annually in September.
Baku International Film Festival East-West1991Baku AzerbaijanInternational
Baku International Tourism Film Festival2013Baku AzerbaijanInternational
Bergen International Film Festival2000Bergen NorwayInternationalAlso called BIFF, the festival is held annually in September or October.
Berlin International Film Festival1951Berlin GermanyInternationalAlso called the "Berlinale", the festival is held annually in February.
Brazilian Film Festival of London2009London EnglandBrazilian cinemaHeld annually in London.
British Urban Film Festival2005London EnglandIndependent filmAlso called BUFF, the festival is held every year around September.
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival1983Brussels BelgiumSpecial interestAnnual venue for horror, thriller, and science fiction films.
Brussels International Independent Film Festival1974Brussels BelgiumSpecial interest
Cambridge Film Festival1977Cambridge EnglandInternationalHeld annually, currently in September.
Camerimage1993Toruń PolandInternationalDedicated to the art of cinematography, held annually in November.
Caminhos do Cinema Português1998Coimbra PortugalSpecial InterestHeld annually in November, it has a special interest on Portuguese film.
Cannes Film Festival1946Cannes FranceInternationalOne of the world's oldest, most influential, and prestigious festivals, it is held annually (usually at the end of May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
Children KinoFest2014Kyiv UkraineInternationalHeld annually in the end of May, with short films and features from around the world.
CinEast2008Luxembourg LuxembourgInternational/Central and Eastern European filmsFocuses on recent feature films, as well as documentaries, animated works and short films.
CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival2004Miskolc HungaryInternationalHeld annually in September, features international and native films as Hungarian premieres (short, documentary, feature)
Media Wave International Film Festival1991Győr HungaryInternationalHeld annually during April–May features international and native films as Hungarian premieres (short, documentary, feature)
CinemAsia Film Festival2003Amsterdam NetherlandsAsian filmHeld annually in April, features European and Dutch premieres of Asian movies (feature, documentary, animated, shorts).
Colchester Film Festival2012Colchester EnglandInternationalHeld annually in October.
Cork Film Festival1956Cork IrelandInternationalHeld annually in November, it includes short films, features, documentaries, live soundtrack events and experimental filmmaking.
CPH:PIX2009Copenhagen DenmarkInternationalHeld from 27 September-10 October.
Croatian Minute Movie Cup1993Požega CroatiaInternational
Crossing Europe2004Linz AustriaEuropean filmsLast week of April
Cyprus International Film Festival2006Nicosia CyprusInternational
Cyprus International Short Film Festival2008Nicosia CyprusInternational, short film
Diagonale1998Graz AustriaInternationalHeld annually in March.
Douro Film Harvest2009Douro PortugalInternationalA decentralized film festival.
Drama International Short Film Festival1978Drama GreeceInternational, short filmHeld annually in September
Dublin International Film Festival2002Dublin IrelandInternationalSucceeded Dublin Film Festival, held annually in February or March.
Edinburgh International Film Festival1947Edinburgh ScotlandInternationalOne of the longest continuously running film festival in the world, taking place annually in June.
Fantasporto1982Oporto PortugalGenreInternational fantasy, horror, action and science-fiction festival.
FEST1971Belgrade SerbiaInternationalAn international film festival held annually in February or March.
Festival del Cinema all'Aperto "Accordi @ DISACCORDI"2000Naples ItalyRegional
International
Annual three-month outdoor film festival
Festival du Film Merveilleux2010Paris FranceInternational
Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival1985Setúbal PortugalSpecial interestHeld annually in June, the competition section is open to films from countries that produce fewer than 30 films per year.
Five Flavours Film Festival2007Warsaw PolandAsian filmDedicated to the cinema of Southeast and East Asia.
Flanders International Film Festival Ghent1974Ghent BelgiumInternational
Filmfest Hamburg1992Hamburg GermanyInternational
Flip Animation Festival2004Wolverhampton EnglandAnimationAnnual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Light House".
Free Zone Film Festival2005Belgrade SerbiaInternationalAn international human rights film festival held annually across three cities in Serbia.
FreeNetWorld International Film Fest2008Niš SerbiaInternationalHeld annually.
Fresh Film Festival2004Karlovy Vary Czech RepublicInternationalStudent film, feature, documentary, animation, experimental.
Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF)1980Fribourg  SwitzerlandInternationalFestival devoted to international cinema. Held annually in March. The FIFF is one of the five most important film festivals of Switzerland.
Galway African Film Festival2008Galway IrelandAfrican cinemaFilms by African directors, covering all genres.
Geneva International Film Festival1995Geneva  SwitzerlandInternationalFestival devoted to cinema, television, and digital creation held annually in November.
Gdynia Film Festival1974Gdynia PolandPolish cinemaAnnual film festival featuring Polish cinema.
Giffoni Film Festival1971Giffoni Valle Piana ItalyInternationalOne of the largest film festivals for children, held annually in July, with short films and features from around the world.
Gijón International Film Festival1963Gijón SpainInternational
Glasgow Film Festival2005Glasgow ScotlandInternationalAnnual festival held in February and/or March.
Golden Apricot - Yerevan International Film Festival2004Yerevan ArmeniaInternationalAnnual festival featuring new works by Armenian directors and producers, and foreign cinematographers of Armenian descent.
Göteborg International Film Festival1979Gothenburg SwedenInternationalHeld annually in January to February.
La Guarimba International Film Festival 2013 Amantea  Italy International The biggest short film festival in Italy. Held annually in August.
Insight Film Festival2007Manchester EnglandSpecial interestBiennial interfaith, short-film festival focused on 'faith' as a genre and subject matter.
International Festival of Independent Cinema Off Camera2008Kraków PolandInternationalFilm festival devoted to independent cinema.
International Film Awards Berlin2012Berlin GermanyInternationalHeld annually in August
International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg1952Mannheim, Heidelberg GermanyInternationalHeld annually in November
International Film Festival Rotterdam1972Rotterdam NetherlandsInternationalHeld annually in January or February.
Thessaloniki International Film Festival1960Thessaloniki GreeceInternationalHeld annually in November, focusing in work of new and emerging filmmakers.
Istanbul International Film Festival1982Istanbul TurkeyInternationalHeld annually around the end of April.
Jewish Motifs International Film Festival2004Warsaw PolandInternationalHeld annually in April or May. Jewish-themed films.
Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival1997Jihlava Czech RepublicInternational, documentaryLargest event of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. Held annually in October.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival1946Karlovy Vary Czech RepublicInternationalOne of the oldest film festivals and oldest in Central Europe, Organised annually.
Kastav Film Festival2009Kastav CroatiaInternational
Kaunas International Film Festival2007Kaunas LithuaniaInternationalHeld annually in October.
Kraków Film Festival1960Kraków PolandInternational, short filmShort film festival of global importance. The oldest film event in Poland.
Kratkofil International short film festival2007Banja Luka Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternational, short filmShort film festival.
Küstendorf2008Drvengrad SerbiaInternational, short filmHeld annually in January, featuring short films.
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival2002Lausanne  SwitzerlandInternationalUnderground movies, experimental music. Held annually in October.
Leeds International Film Festival1986Leeds EnglandInternational
Let's All Be Free Film Festival2013London EnglandInternationalA film festival dedicated to exploring what it means to be free.
Lisbon Gay & Lesbian Film Festival1996Lisbon PortugalSpecial interestFeaturing international LGBT film and video.
Locarno International Film Festival1946Locarno  SwitzerlandInternationalOne of the oldest film festivals held annually in August.
London Asian Film Festival1999London EnglandAsian filmHeld annually at the BFI or BAFTA in the spring.
London Film Festival1956London EnglandInternationalHeld annually by the British Film Institute.
London International Documentary Festival2007London EnglandInternational, documentaryAlso known as LIDF. Held annually in March/April, with extra screenings all year around.
Manaki Brothers Film Festival1979Bitola North MacedoniaInternationalOfficial competition for cinematographers. Held annually in September.
Message to Man1989Saint-Petersburg RussiaInternationalInternational documentary, short and animation film festival held in Russia.
Mobile Motion Film Festival2015Zürich  SwitzerlandInternationalFirst will be held in 2015.
Molodist1970Kyiv UkraineInternationalCompetition devoted to student, first short and first full feature films from all over the world. Held annually in October.
Moscow International Film Festival1935Moscow RussiaInternationalFirst held in 1935, from 1959 to 1995 it was held every second year in July (alternating with Karlovy Vary film festival), and since 1995 has been held annually.
Motovun Film Festival1999Motovun CroatiaSpecial interestDedicated to independent film.
Mykonos Biennale2013Mykonos GreeceInternationalPart of the Mykonos Biennale art festival, mainly shows shorts and art videos.
Nederlands Film Festival 1981 Utrecht  Netherlands National Both the home of Dutch cinema and the leading platform for the Netherlands' national film culture.
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival2000Neuchâtel  SwitzerlandInternationalA Swiss festival for fantastic films, Asian cinema and future images. Held annually in July.
New Horizons International Film Festival2001Wrocław PolandInternationalHeld annually in the end of July.
Norwegian International Film Festival1973Haugesund NorwayInternationalHeld annually in August.
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2010 Oslo  Norway International To honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Tamil film industry.
Odesa International Film Festival2010Odesa UkraineInternationalfestival held annually in July.
Odense International Film Festival1975Odense DenmarkInternational, short filmShort film festival held annually in August. Oldest film festival in Denmark.
Oldenburg International Film Festival1994Oldenburg, Lower Saxony GermanyInternationalAnnual festival of independent film.
Pacific Meridian2003Vladivostok RussiaSpecific interestAnnual festival featuring films from Asian Pacific Countries.
Paris Lesbian and Feminist Film Festival 1989 Paris  France International Women-only festival featuring films by and about lesbians and feminism
Pluk de nacht2003Amsterdam NetherlandsInternationalOpen air film festival focusing on art house, short films and media art. Held annually in August.
Pravo Ljudski Film Festival2006Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalHuman rights
Public Health Film Festival2014Oxford United KingdomFilms on health
Pula Film Festival1953Pula CroatiaRegional
Raindance Film Festival1993London EnglandSpecial interestA festival for independent films; also the founder of the British Independent Film Awards.
Reykjavík International Film Festival2004Reykjavík IcelandInternationalHeld annually in September, featuring current independent and alternative cinema.
Rome Film Festival2006Rome ItalyInternationalHeld annually in October.
Rome Independent Cinema Festival2018Rome ItalyInternationalHeld annually in August.
Rome Independent Film Festival2001Rome ItalyInternationalHeld annually in November.
Romford Film Festival2017London United KingdomInternationalHeld annually in May.
Russian Film Week 2016 London, Cambridge, Edinburgh  United Kingdom Special interest A Contemporary Russian film and international films with a Russian connection
San Sebastián International Film Festival1953San Sebastián SpainInternationalAn annual FIAPF "A" category festival.
Santorini Film Festival2018Santorini GreeceInternationalHeld annually in June.
Sarajevo Fashion Film Festival2015Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalShowcases fashion films, advertising films, music videos and short documentaries on the fashion industry.
Sarajevo Film Festival1995Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalHeld annually in August.
Sarajevo Youth Film Festival2008Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalHeld annually in July, showcases student and youth-made films.
SCHLINGEL International Film Festival1996Chemnitz GermanyInternationalHeld annually in Autumn, spotlighting movies for children and young audience.
SEMINCI1956Valladolid SpainInternational IndieHeld annually in October. Also known as Valladolid International Film Festival or Semana internacional de cine de Valladolid
ShortCutz Amsterdam2013Amsterdam NetherlandsShort filmHeld annually, featuring short-films.
Sitges Film Festival1967Sitges SpainGenre (fantasy)Held annually in October.
Sofia International Film Festival1997Sofia BulgariaInternationalAlso known as Sofia Film Fest. Held annually in March. Competitive specialized festival for first and second feature films.
Solothurn Film Festival1966Solothurn  SwitzerlandSwiss cinemaHeld annually in January.
Stockholm International Film Festival1990Stockholm SwedenInternationalHeld annually in November.
Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival2005Strasbourg FranceEuropeanHeld annually in September.
Subversive Film Festival2008Zagreb CroatiaInternational
SUPERTOON International Animation Festival2011Bol CroatiaInternational, animation
Swansea Bay Film Festival2006Swansea WalesInternationalHeld annually in May/June. Featuring international independent and experimental films.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival1997Tallinn EstoniaInternationalHeld annually in the end of November. Known also as PÖFF.
Taormina Film Fest1955Taormina ItalyInternationalHeld annually in June, featuring Italian, Mediterranean and international cinema.
Three Continents Festival1979Nantes FranceSpecial interestAnnual festival devoted to the cinemas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Tirana International Film Festival2003Tirana AlbaniaInternationalHeld annually in September.
Tofifest2002Toruń PolandInternational, independent film
Transatlantyk Festival2011Łódź PolandInternationalMoved from Poznań to Łódź in 2016.
Transilvania International Film Festival2001Cluj-Napoca RomaniaInternationalHeld annually in June.
Tuzla Film Festival2012Tuzla Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalFeaturing south Slavic cinematography. Held annually in September.
Venice Film Festival1932Venice ItalyInternationalThe world's oldest film festival, it is held annually in late August or early September on the Venetian island of Lido.
Vienna Independent Shorts2004Vienna AustriaShort filmHeld annually in May.
Viennale1960Vienna AustriaInternationalHeld annually in October.
Vilnius International Film Festival1995Vilnius LithuaniaInternationalHeld annually in March.
VIVA Film Festival2015Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternational, documentaryDocumentary film with a focus on ecological, religious and touristic themes.
Warsaw International Film Festival1985Warsaw PolandInternationalAn FIAPF category "A" film festival held annually in the Polish capital every October.
ZagrebDox2005Zagreb CroatiaInternational, documentaryInternational documentary film festival.
Zagreb Film Festival2003Zagreb CroatiaInternational
Zagreb Jewish Film Festival2007Zagreb CroatiaInternational
Zero Film Festival2007London EnglandSelf-financed cinemaHeld annually in London.
Zurich Film Festival2005Zurich  SwitzerlandInternationalHeld annually in Zürich

North America

Name Est. Location State/Province Type Notes
Sacramento French Film Festival2002SacramentoCaliforniaInternationalSecond largest French film festival on the west coast. Summer, Fall, and Winter events.
$100 Film Festival1992CalgaryAlbertaInternationalAnnual festival dedicated to screening short films on Super 8mm and 16mm film.
100 Words Film Festival2014CharlotteNorth CarolinaInternationalCelebrating concise storytelling, each film must contain exactly 100 spoken words. Held annually in November.
168 Film Festival2003Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalInternational speed filmmaking competition and festival. Held annually in April.
Action On Film International Film Festival2005PasadenaCaliforniaInternationalHeld annually in July, featuring independent and studio films.
American Black Film Festival1996MiamiFloridaInternationalHeld annually in various states, featuring African American throughout the film industry.
Ann Arbor Film Festival1961Ann ArborMichiganInternationalLongest-running film festival showcasing experimental and independent film in North America. Held annually in late March.
Arab Film Festival1996VariousCaliforniaInternationalLargest festival of contemporary Arab films in North America. Held annually in October, with touring programs year-round.
Arlington International Film Festival2010ArlingtonMassachusettsInternationalFocuses on multicultural awareness and the artistic and educational value of films from all around the world. Held annually in October.
Ashland Independent Film Festival2001AshlandOregonInternationalPresents international and domestic shorts and features. Held annually in April.
Asian World Film Festival2015Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalHeld annually in October–November.
Atlanta Film Festival1977AtlantaGeorgiaInternationalHeld annually in April, featuring independent films of every genre.
Atlantic Film Festival1980HalifaxNova ScotiaInternationalHeld annually in September, featuring films from around the world.
Athena Film Festival2011New York CityNew YorkInternationalHeld annually in February, featuring films on and about women's leadership.
Austin Film Festival1994AustinTexasInternationalShowcasing screenwriters in North America. Held annually in October.
Bel Air Film Festival2008Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalAn international festival held annually in November.
Berlin & Beyond Film Festival1996San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial InterestNew films from Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival2000Big Bear LakeCaliforniaInternationalShowcasing Independent filmmakers from around the world, and includes a screenwriting competition. Held each September.
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival2003MissoulaMontanaInternational/Non-FictionFeaturing non-fiction films, held each February.
Beloit International Film Festival2006BeloitWisconsinInternationalA 10-day annual festival in late February. Feature length narrative & documentary films and short films.
Boston Film Festival1984BostonMassachusettsInternationalAnnually showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts in September.
The Boston Jewish Film Festival1989BostonMassachusettsJewishA non-competitive annual festival that screens contemporary films on Jewish themes from around the world. Held in November.
Boston Palestine Film Festival2007BostonMassachusettsInternational
Boston Science Fiction Film Festival1976BostonMassachusettsSpecial InterestA 10-day annual festival held every February, showcasing feature and short science fiction films.
Boston Underground Film Festival1998BostonMassachusettsInternationalAn annual festival that specializes in alternative film and video.
Boulder International Film Festival2004BoulderColoradoInternationalHeld annually over the Presidents' Day weekend in February.
Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival2013BuffaloNew YorkInternational10-day festival held annually in November featuring independent genre films.
Buffalo International Film Festival2004BuffaloNew YorkInternational4 day festival held annually in the Fall (usually October) featuring mainstream and independent films.
Burbank International Film Festival2009BurbankCaliforniaInternational
Calgary International Film Festival2000CalgaryAlbertaInternationalHeld annually for 10 days in late September or early October.
Calgary Underground Film Festival2003CalgaryAlbertaInternationalHeld annually for 7 days in April.
Camden International Film Festival2005CamdenMaineDocumentary
Canadian Film Festival2004TorontoOntarioCanadian
Cape Cod International Film Festival2014ChathamMassachusettsInternationalAnnual high-curation-standard global boutique festival, early-mid October.
Capital City Film Festival2011LansingMichiganRegional/InternationalHeld annually in April. Initially focused on films made in Michigan, now includes films from across the nation and the world.
Castle Rock Film Festival2009Castle RockColoradoRocky Mountain Regional statesHeld annually in late September or early October.
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival2001Cedar RapidsIowaRegional/internationalHeld annually the first full non-Easter weekend in April.
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival1994TorontoOntarioInternational
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival2010Chagrin FallsOhioDocumentaryHeld annually in early October for 5 days.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival1983ChicagoIllinoisInternationalFirst competitive festival of films for children in the US. Held annually in late October for 10 days.
Chicago International Film Festival1965ChicagoIllinoisInternationalLongest running competitive film festival in the US.
Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival2003ChicagoIllinoisInternationalAnnual short film festival.
Chicago Palestine Film Festival2002ChicagoIllinoisInternational
Cincinnati Film Festival2010CincinnatiOhioInternational
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival1997AustinTexasInternationalHeld annually in the spring showcasing Latin American, Latino and indigenous films.
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival1989SudburyOntarioInternational
Cinéfranco1997TorontoOntarioFrancophone
Cinequest Film Festival1990San JoseCaliforniaInternationalThe 13-day festival focuses on narrative films and includes shorts and student film programs.
CinErotic FilmFest2010AtlantaGeorgiaInternationalFeaturing sex-positive, erotic cinema and performance by amateurs and independent artists.
Cine Pobre Film Festival2003Baja California Sur MexicoInternationalCurating The Word's Best Self Funded Films.
City University Film Festival2009New York CityNew YorkRegional, special interestOfficial festival of CUNY featuring films by student filmmakers.
Cleveland International Film Festival1977ClevelandOhioInternational
COLCOA1997Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalA week of French film premieres in Hollywood - in April.
Columbus International Film & Video Festival1953ColumbusOhioInternationalNorth America's oldest film festival, held annually in November.
Coronado Island Film Festival 2016 Coronado California International Annual four day festival with a monthly year round Classic Movie Series.
Crested Butte Film Festival2011Crested ButteColoradoInternationalHeld annually in September and the ACT Now award.
CWRU Film Society Science Fiction Marathon1976ClevelandOhioSpecial InterestA ~30 hour science fiction marathon held annually in January.
DALLAS International Film Festival2006DallasTexasInternational
Dances With Films1998Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalThe festival of unknowns (i.e. no celebrities).
DaVinci International Film Festival2017Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalHeld annually in September at The Grove at Farmers Market honoring the arts & sciences with Leo Awards.
DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival2011Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.International
DC Shorts Film Festival2003Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.InternationalThe largest short film event on the East Coast of the US.[13]
Denver Film Festival1978DenverColoradoInternationalHeld annually in November.
Denver Underground Film Festival1997DenverColoradoInternationalShowcasing independent filmmakers and avant-garde cinema since 1997. Held in October.
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival2008DetroitMichiganInternationalHeld annually in June; hosts the annual DWIFF Challenge.
Disposable Film Festival2007San FranciscoCaliforniaInternationalHeld annually in January.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival1998VancouverBritish ColumbiaInternationalDocumentary film festival held annually for ten days in May.
Edmonton International Film Festival1986EdmontonAlbertaInternational
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital1993Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Special interest, internationalThe largest and longest running environmental film festival in the United States.
Etheria Film Night2014Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalFeatures fantasy, horror, science fiction, thriller, and action short films directed by women.
Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival1999CalgaryAlbertaLGBT
Fantasia Festival1996MontrealQuebecSpecial interestDevoted to fantasy, horror, martial arts, and science fiction genres.
Fantastic Fest2005AustinTexasInternational, genre
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma1971MontrealQuebecInternationalAn annual independent film festival featuring independent films from around the world.
Festival of Cinema NYC 2016 New York New York International
Florida Film Festival1992MaitlandFloridaInternationalAn annual international film festival.
Frameline Film Festival1976San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial interest, internationalThe longest-running LGBT film festival in the world.
French Film Festival - Richmond, Virginia1993RichmondVirginiaFrenchHeld the last week-end of March, featuring world and American premieres of French-language features and shorts.
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival1998DurhamNorth CarolinaInternationalAn annual international event dedicated to non-fiction cinema.
Garden State Film Festival2003Asbury ParkNew JerseyInternationalNew Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival, held each spring.
GenreBlast Film Festival2016WinchesterVirginiaInternationalDevoted to horror, fantasy, action, underground, and science fiction genres.
GI Film Festival2005Washington, D.C. / San DiegoD.C. / CaliforniaInternationalHeld in May and September, with a focus on preserving the stories of American veterans.
Gotham Screen Film Festival & Screenplay Contest2007New York CityNew YorkInternationalFeaturing new American and international cinema, with a competitive screenplay contest.
Green Bay Film Festival2010De PereWisconsinInternationalFeaturing films by independent filmmakers in Wisconsin and around the world.
Green Mountain Film Festival1997MontpelierVermontInternationalFeaturing local, domestic and international films (features, documentaries, shorts, animation).
Guadalajara International Film Festival1988Guadalajara MexicoInternationalA week-long film festival held each March.
Guanajuato International Film Festival1997San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato MexicoInternationalHeld annually in July.
Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival1999SeabrookTexasInternationalFeaturing new and emerging artists.
Hamptons International Film Festival1993East HamptonNew YorkInternational
Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) 2000 New York City New York International Competitive film festival celebrating Latin American cinema with a special focus on Cuba and its film industry. Partner of International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana.
Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF)1981HonoluluHawaiiInternationalHeld annually in the fall for two weeks, it shows features, documentaries and shorts from Asia, the Pacific, and Hawai`i.
Heartland Film Festival1991IndianapolisIndianaInternationalHeld annually, featuring independent films.
High Falls Film Festival2001RochesterNew YorkInternationalFeaturing films by women filmmakers.
Highway 61 Film Festival2011Pine CityMinnesotaNationalHeld annually in mid-October, featuring filmmakers in East Central Minnesota and other mid-western American cities.
Hollywood Film Festival1997Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalAnnual film festival.
Honolulu Film Awards2007HonoluluHawaiiInternationalInternational film festival.
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2009 San Diego and Santa Ana California Genre Annually in September.
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival1993TorontoOntarioInternationalNorth America's largest documentary film festival.
Image+Nation1987MontrealQuebecLGBT
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival1998TorontoOntarioIndigenous
Independent Film Festival of Boston2003BostonMassachusettsInternationalIndependent films. Also known as IFFBoston or IFFB. Held annually in April.
Indianapolis International Film Festival2004IndianapolisIndianaInternational
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles2003Los AngelesCaliforniaInternational
Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival1991TorontoOntarioInternationalFeaturing LGBT films, held over 11 days in May.
Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia1996PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternationalIsraeli films. Held annually in February–March.
Ivy Film Festival2001ProvidenceRhode IslandStudent
Jacksonville Film Festival2003JacksonvilleFloridaInternationalHeld annually for 4 days in mid-May.
Junction North International Documentary Film Festival2013SudburyOntarioDocumentary
KahBang Film Festival2009BangorMaineInternationalHeld annually August, a four-day music, art, and film festival.
Kingston Canadian Film Festival2001KingstonOntarioCanadian
L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival2007Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalHeld annually in the spring. Largest comedy short film festival in the United States.
Little Rock Film Festival2006Little RockArkansasInternationalFeaturing regional, national and international filmmakers. Held annually in early June.
London Lesbian Film Festival1991LondonOntarioLGBT
Long Beach International Film Festival2012Long BeachNew YorkInternationalHeld annually in late September, featuring independent, studio films, and films on the beach.[14]
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival1983Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalShowcase of Asian Pacific American and international cinema. Held annually in April–May.
Los Angeles Film Festival1995Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalHeld annually in June. Showcases independent, feature, documentary and short films, as well as music videos.
Louisiana Film Prize2012ShreveportLouisianaInternationalA narrative short film contest.
Love Your Shorts Film Festival2011SanfordFloridaInternationalHeld around Valentine's Day. Features only short films under 30 minutes in length.
Macabre Faire Film Festival2012Long IslandNew YorkInternationalHeld twice a year for independent films of the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres.
Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival2009SeattleWashingtonSpecial interestDevoted to action, animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema.
Magnolia Independent Film Festival1997StarkvilleMississippiInternational and regionalHeld annually in February for one weekend, featuring short and experimental films.
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival2006CalgaryAlbertaInternationalFeaturing films dealing with human rights, environmental, and social issues.
Marfa Film Festival2008MarfaTexasInternationalAnnual film festival.
Margaret Mead Film Festival1976New York CityNew YorkInternationalThe longest-running festival for international documentaries in the US.
Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival2006Vineyard HavenMassachusettsInternationalHeld annually in September, featuring world cinema feature and short films.
Martha's Vineyard Film Festival2001ChilmarkMassachusettsInternationalHeld annually in March, featuring action/activism-inspiring films.
Maryland Film Festival1999BaltimoreMarylandInternationalHeld annually for 4 days each May.
Method Fest Independent Film Festival 1999 Beverly Hills California International The Method Fest is the Actor's Film Festival, a festival of discovery, seeking breakout-acting performances of emerging stars and established actors in story-driven independent films.
Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival2004Mexico CityMexico CityInternationalAlso known as FICCO, it is hosted by Cinemex.
Miami International Film Festival1983MiamiFloridaInternationalHeld annually for 10 days in March.
Miami Short Film Festival2002MiamiFloridaInternationalHeld annually for 10 days in mid November.
Midwest Ski Film Festival2008MilwaukeeWisconsinRegionalTakes place each October.
Mile High Horror Film Festival2010DenverColoradoInternational

Featuring independent horror, thriller, and sci-fi films from around the world. It takes place annually each October.

Mill Valley Film Festival1978Mill ValleyCaliforniaInternationalTakes place each October, hosted by California Film Institute.
Milwaukee Film Festival2009MilwaukeeWisconsinInternationalTakes place each September and October.
Milwaukee Short Film Festival1999MilwaukeeWisconsinRegionalTakes place each September.
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival1983Minneapolis-St. PaulMinnesotaInternationalHeld annually in the spring.
Mods & Rockers Film Festival1999Los AngelesCaliforniaSpecial interestFeaturing rock music culture films.
Montclair Film Festival2012MontclairNew JerseyInternationalAn annual, community-based film festival featuring international filmmakers.
Montreal International Documentary Festival1998MontrealQuebecInternational
Montreal World Film Festival1977MontrealQuebecInternationalLargest North American competitive festival. Held late August to Labor Day. Focuses on films from around the world.
Monument Valley Film Festival2007KayentaArizonaInternationalHeld annually in the summer, it is the only film festival on the Navajo Nation.
Moondance International Film Festival2000BoulderColoradoInternationalAn independent annual film festival and awards competition that takes place in the fall.
Nantucket Film Festival1996NantucketMassachusettsInternationalHeld annually in June. Has both film and screenplay competitions.
Naperville Independent Film Festival2008NapervilleIllinoisInternationalAnnual film festival featuring the work of independent filmmakers.
Nashville Film Festival1969NashvilleTennesseeInternationalFounded in 1969 as the Sinking Creek Film Celebration. Features feature-length and short films from around the world.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth - NFFTY2007SeattleWashingtonInternationalShowcases work by international filmmakers age 24 and under.
Native American Film and Video Festival1979New York CityNew YorkIndigenous CinemaBi-annual film festival featuring indigenous works from throughout the Americas.
Nevada International Film Festival2009Las VegasNevadaIndependentAnnual film festival, featuring American and International cinema.
New England Festival of Ibero American Cinema2010ProvidenceRhode IslandLatin AmericanAnnual competitive film festival featuring Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American films.
New Orleans Film Festival1989New OrleansLouisianaInternationalAnnual film festival, featuring international feature films and short films.
Newport Beach Film Festival1999Newport BeachCaliforniaInternationalFounded in 1999, featuring studio and independent films.
New York Asian Film Festival2002New York CityNew YorkSpecial interestFeatures Asian cinema, especially horror, action, and martial arts genres.
New York Film Festival1962New York CityNew YorkInternationalOne of North America's oldest film festivals.
New York International Children's Film Festival1997New York CityNew YorkInternationalFeatures short films and features from around the world.
New York Polish Film Festival2005New York CityNew YorkSpecial interestDedicated to the cinema of Poland.
Northeast Film Festival2013TeaneckNew JerseyInternationalCompetition in features, shorts, documentaries and student films. Held annually in September.
Northwest Film Fest1993Thunder BayOntarioInternational
Northwest Filmmakers' Festival 1973 Portland Oregon Independent Competition in features, shorts, and documentaries made by filmmakers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia. Held annually in November.
Oaxaca Film Fest2010Oaxaca MexicoInternationalHeld annually in November.
Oceanside International Film Festival 2009 Oceanside, San Diego County California International Held annually in August through 2020. Annually February since 2021.
Orlando Film Festival2006OrlandoFloridaInternationalHeld annually in October/November.
Ottawa International Animation Festival 1976 Ottawa Ontario International Held annual in September
Ottawa Canadian Film Festival 2015 Ottawa Ontario Canadian Held annually in November
Palm Springs International Film Festival1989Palm SpringsCaliforniaInternational
Pan African Film Festival1992Los AngelesCaliforniaThe largest black film festival in the United States.[15]
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival2008PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaSpecial interest
Philadelphia Film Festival1991PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternational
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival1981PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternationalThe second-oldest Jewish-specific film festival in the United States
Philadelphia QFest1995PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternationalOriginally the Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
Québec City Film Festival (QCFF) 2011 Quebec City Quebec International Held annually in September, screens short and featured films.
Queer City Cinema1996ReginaSaskatchewanLGBT
Queer North Film Festival2016SudburyOntarioLGBT
Rainbow Visions Film Festival2015EdmontonAlbertaLGBT
Red Rock Film Festival2004Zion Canyon, St. George, Springdale, IvinsUtahInternationalHeld annually in November.
Reel Rock Film Tour2006BoulderColoradoInternationalHeld annually, climbing and adventure films.
Reel Shorts Film Festival2007Grande PrairieAlbertaInternationalFestival of short films held annually for 5 days in early May.
Reel Pride1987WinnipegManitobaLGBT
Reelout Queer Film Festival1999KingstonOntarioLGBT
ReelWorld Film Festival2001TorontoOntarioInternationalScreens films and music videos by filmmakers from racially diverse communities.
Renegade Film Festival2017AtlantaGeorgiaInternationalShowcases films made by filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities.
Rhode Island International Film Festival1997ProvidenceRhode IslandInternationalHeld annually for 6 days during the second week of August
RiverRun International Film Festival1998Winston-SalemNorth CarolinaInternationalHeld annually each Spring.
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival1987Colorado SpringsColoradoInternationalHeld annually in early November showcasing films made by women.
Ebertfest 1997ChampaignIllinoisSpecial interestFounded by the film critic.
Rooftop Films1997New York CityNew YorkInternationalA summer-long outdoor festival that screens new independent films on rooftops and other outdoor spots.
Sacramento Film and Music Festival2000SacramentoCaliforniaInternationalJuried, all genre, includes student section, 10 days, late July.
San Antonio Film Festival1994San AntonioTexasInternationalHeld annually in the month of June. Awards
San Diego Asian Film Festival 2000 San Diego California International Held annually in November, with a spring showcase in April.
San Diego Black Film Festival2002San DiegoCaliforniaInternational
San Diego International Film Festival2001San Diego, La JollaCaliforniaInternationalHeld in October, a five-day independent film festival.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival2006San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial interest, independent
Sanford International Film Festival2014SanfordMaineIndependent, horror, internationalHeld in October. Dedicated to independent films, with a night dedicated to horror.
San Francisco Green Film Festival2011San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial interest, internationalDedicated to environmental films.
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival1982San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial interest, internationalDedicated to Asian and Asian American films.
San Francisco International Film Festival1957San FranciscoCaliforniaInternational
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival1980San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial interest, international
Santa Barbara International Film Festival1985Santa BarbaraCaliforniaInternational
Santa Fe Film Festival1999Santa FeNew MexicoInternationalHighlighting New Mexican film, new American and foreign films.
Sarasota Film Festival1999SarasotaFloridaInternational
Science Fiction Fantasy Short Film Festival2006SeattleWashingtonSpecial interestDevoted to action, animation, fantasy, and science fiction cinema.
Seattle International Film Festival1976SeattleWashingtonInternationalLargest film festival in the United States, held annually from May–June.
Sedona Film Festival1994SedonaArizonaInternational
Slamdance Film Festival1995Park CityUtahInternationalFocused on emerging filmmakers and low-budget independent films.
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival1999BirminghamAlabamaInternationalHeld annually the last weekend in August.
Sonoma Valley Film Festival1996SonomaCaliforniaInternational
South by Southwest1987AustinTexasSpecial interestA set of film, interactive, and music festivals.
Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival (DOCUTAH)2009St. GeorgeUtahInternationalHeld annually for one week in September.
SouthSide Film Festival2008BethlehemPennsylvaniaRegionalHeld annually in June.
St. John's International Women's Film Festival 1989 St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador International Screens films made by women, to promote gender parity in filmmaking
Sundance Film Festival1978Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, SundanceUtahInternationalHeld annually in January, Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the United States.
Tallgrass Film Festival2003WichitaKansasInternationalThis four-day festival, held in October, screens independent short and feature films.
Telluride Film Festival1974TellurideColoradoInternationalHeld annually over Labor Day Weekend.
Telluride Mountainfilm1979TellurideColoradoIndependentThe oldest film festival celebrating the genre of mountain film in the US.
Three Rivers Film Festival1982PittsburghPennsylvaniaInternationalEmphasizing independent film.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival2006TorontoOntarioSpecial interestAnnual festival of horror, sci-fi, action, and cult cinema.
Toronto International Film Festival1976TorontoOntarioInternationalHeld annually in September.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival1997TorontoOntarioSpecial InterestFeaturing Asian films.
Toronto Tamil Film Festival2020TorontoOntarioInternationalInternational Tamil Film Festival held annually in September.
Traverse City Film Festival2005Traverse CityMichiganInternationalFounded by documentary film maker Michael Moore. Held annually in late July - early August
Tribeca Film Festival2002New York CityNew YorkInternationalFounded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro.
True/False Film Festival2004ColumbiaMissouriDocumentaryDocumentary film festival.
Vancouver Asian Film Festival1995VancouverBritish ColumbiaInternationalAsian film festival. Held annually for 4–5 days in November.
Vancouver International Film Festival1982VancouverBritish ColumbiaInternationalHeld annually for two weeks in late September and early October.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival1988VancouverBritish ColumbiaInternationalLGBT film festival. Held annually for eleven days in late August.
Ventura film festival2004VenturaCaliforniaInternational
Vietnamese International Film Festival2003Los AngelesCaliforniaVietnameseBiennial film festival for Vietnamese filmmakers.
Virginia Film Festival1987CharlottesvilleVirginiaInternationalHosted by the University of Virginia.
Vox Popular Media Arts Festival2005Thunder BayOntarioInternational
Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema2001WaterlooOntarioInternationalScreens feature animation. Held annually in November.
Whistler Film Festival2001WhistlerBritish ColumbiaInternational
Wisconsin Film Festival1999MadisonWisconsinInternationalScreens independent and international documentary, narrative, experimental, student and animated films.
Woodstock Film Festival1999WoodstockNew YorkInternationalFeatures independent films.
World Music & Independent Film Festival2009Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.InternationalScreens independent and international music videos and independent films
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival1968HoustonTexasInternational
Yorkton Film Festival1950YorktonSaskatchewanIndependentFeatures Canadian films and filmmakers.
The YoungCuts Film Festival2005MontrealQuebecInternationalFocuses on young filmmakers.
Young People's Film Festival1976PortlandOregonYouth, regionalFeatures works of filmmakers grades K-12 living in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Zero Film Festival2007New York City, Los Angeles, Miami BeachNew York, California, FloridaSelf-financed cinemaExclusive to self-financed filmmakers.

Oceania

Name Est. Location Country Type Notes
Adelaide Film Festival2002Adelaide AustraliaInternationalA biennial, non-competitive film festival held over two weeks in late February.
Brisbane International Film Festival1992Brisbane AustraliaInternationalFocuses on films from the Pacific Rim.
Byron Bay Film Festival2006Byron Bay AustraliaInternational
Canberra International Film Festival1996Canberra AustraliaInternationalHeld annually in October.
Doc Edge2005Auckland, WellingtonNew Zealand New Zealand InternationalHeld annually from April to June, featuring documentary films from New Zealand and around the world.
Dungog Film Festival2007Dungog AustraliaAustralianFeatures new and classic Australian films.
CinefestOZ2008South West of Western Australia AustraliaAustralian & FrenchAnnually in August for 5 days.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne2010Melbourne AustraliaIndian and sub-continentHeld annually in August, featuring Indian cinema.
Mardi Gras Film Festival1978Sydney AustraliaInternationalHeld annually in February–March
Melbourne International Film Festival1951National AustraliaInternationalHeld annually in July or August.
New Zealand International Film Festivals1970Major cities nationwide New ZealandInternationalHeld in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christchurch, the traveling festival offers a smaller program in 10 other cities.
A Night of Horror International Film Festival2006Sydney AustraliaInternationalFeaturing horror films.
Revelation Perth International Film Festival1997Perth AustraliaInternational

Annually in July; features independent feature films, documentaries, short films, and experimental works.

Show Me Shorts2006NationalNew Zealand New Zealand InternationalAnnual short film festival.
Sydney Film Festival1954Sydney AustraliaInternationalHeld annually for two weeks in June.
Tropfest1993Sydney AustraliaInternationalAnnual short film festival.

South America and the Caribbean

Name Est. Location Country Type Notes
Anima Mundi1992Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo BrazilRegional, special interestCompetitive Brazilian video and film festival devoted exclusively to animation.
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema1999Buenos Aires ArgentinaInternationalHeld annually in April.
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre2000Buenos Aires ArgentinaInternationalDevoted to fantasy, horror, bizarre and science fiction genres.
CayFilm Cayman Islands International Film Festival2013George Town Cayman IslandsInternational
Cartagena Film Festival1960Cartagena ColombiaRegionalShowcases Ibero-American feature films, shorts, and videos, as well as a national television competition.
Córdoba International Animation Festival - ANIMA2001Córdoba ArgentinaInternational, special interestIt is held biennially, on odd years, during September.
Festival de Cine de Bogotá1984Bogotá ColombiaInternationalHeld annually in October.
Gramado Brazilian and Latin American Film Festival1973Gramado BrazilLatin AmericanHeld annually in August. Its awards are named the Kikitos.
Havana Film Festival1979Havana CubaRegionalHeld annually, with a principal focus on Latin American film.
Lusca Fantastic Film Fest2007San Juan Puerto RicoInternationalHeld annually in October, with parallel events ranging from a fashion show to a zombie walk.
Mar del Plata Film Festival1954Mar del Plata ArgentinaInternationalHeld annually in November, with a principal focus on independent and Latin American film.
Recife Cinema Festival1997Recife BrazilBrazilianCompetitive Brazilian film and audiovisual. Its awards are named Calunga. Held annually in April/May.
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival1998Rio de Janeiro BrazilInternationalHeld annually in October.
Santiago International Film Festival2005Santiago ChileInternationalThere are two main competitions at SANFIC: the International Competition, and a Chilean Cinema Competition, each featuring nine shortlisted films. Held annually in October.
São Paulo International Film Festival1976São Paulo BrazilInternational
Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival2006Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and TobagoInternationalHeld annually in the second half of September, featuring films from the Caribbean and world cinema.
Uruguay International Film Festival1982Montevideo UruguayInternationalInternational film exhibition and competition, held annually
Valdivia International Film Festival1993Valdivia ChileInternationalInternational film exhibition and competition, held annually in September/October
Viña del Mar International Film Festival1962Viña del Mar ChileLatin AmericanHeld annually in the second half of October, featuring films and documentary films from Latin America.

Traveling and online festivals

Name Est. Type Details
Sacramento French Film Festival2002InternationalA VIRTUAL CINEMA hosts all the Festival's special screenings and film events
48 Hour Film Project2001Special interestFilmmakers are given 48 hours to create a film from assigned film elements.
Campus MovieFest2001Special interestThe world's largest student film festival, held annually at over 30 universities.
CON-CAN Movie Festival2005International (awards ceremony held in Tokyo,  Japan)An audience-interactive online international short movie festival.
Dawn Breakers International Film Festival2007InternationalFeatures Baha'i-inspired films.
Filminute2006InternationalFeatures one-minute films from around the world.
International Random Film Festival2009InternationalCelebrates randomness in cinema. Films, sites, and awards are selected randomly.
Korkut Ata Film Festival of the Turkic World2021InternationalAnnual film festival held in TURKSOY member states.
Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation1977Special interestAnimated shorts, tours over 50 cities in the US and Canada annually.
Zero Film Festival2008Special interestAn independent film festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.

See also

Notes

  1. One source says September 2003, but probably incorrect?[6]

References

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  7. Botha, M. (2013). South African Cinema 1896-2010. Intellect Books Limited. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-78320-330-7. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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