List of film festivals

Film festivals

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

Africa

Name Est. City Country Type Notes
Africa International Film Festival2010Calabar NigeriaInternational
Cairo International Film Festival1976Cairo EgyptInternationalThe first film festival in the Arab world.
Carthage Film Festival1966Carthage TunisiaRegionalFeatures films directed by those of African or Middle Eastern nationality.
Dockanema2006Maputo MozambiqueSpecial interestAnnual documentary film festival.
Durban International Film Festival1979Durban South AfricaInternationalLargest film festival in Southern Africa. Most of the screenings are African premieres.
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival1999Cape Town South Africa InternationalAnnual documentary film festival.
International Arab Film Festival1976Wahran AlgeriaInternational
International Film Festival of Marrakech2001Marrakech MoroccoInternational
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
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.
Zanzibar International Film Festival1997Zanzibar City TanzaniaInternational An annual film, music and arts festival.
Zimbabwe International Film Festival1997Harare ZimbabweInternational

Asia

Est. City Country Type Notes
All Lights India International Film Festival 2015 India  India International
Abu Dhabi Film Festival2007Abu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesInternationalAn annual film festival showcasing films from the Arab world alongside international works.
Alpavirama South Asian Short Film Festival (Alpavirama)[1]2011Ahmedabad IndiaSouth Asian For short films from young filmmakers of southeast Asia.
Animation Nation2004Singapore SingaporeAnimationAn annual film festival showcasing international and local animation works.
ARY Film Awards2014Karachi PakistanInternational
Asian Festival of First Films2005Singapore SingaporeSpecial interestAn annual film and documentary festival devoted to the works of first-time filmmakers.
Asia Pacific Film Festival1954RotatingRegionwideRegionalFirst held in Tokyo, the rotated annually.
Asian Queer Film Festival2007Tokyo JapanEast AsianAnnual Asian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trangender films.
Bangalore Queer Film Festival2008Bangalore IndiaInternationalAnnual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender films.
Bangkok International Film Festival2003Bangkok ThailandInternational
Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival2015Bangkok ThailandInternationalAnnual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender films.
Beijing College Student Film Festival 1993 Beijing  China
Beijing Independent Film Festival 2004 Beijing  China International Independent films and documentaries.
Beijing International Film Festival 2011 Beijing  China International
Beijing Queer Film Festival 2001 Beijing  China International China's first and longest-running annual LGBT film festival.
Bengaluru International Film Festival 2006 Bangalore  India International
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.
Changchun Film Festival1992Changchun ChinaInternational, regionalHeld biennially.
Chennai International Film Festival2003Chennai International Film Festival 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, it was founded by Filipino filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz.
Development Film Festival  IndiaInternational Films about the development of the poor and vulnerable communities.
Dhaka International Film Festival1992Dhaka BangladeshInternationalA biennial film festival, organized by Rainbow Film Society, Bangladesh.
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.
Eilat International Film Festival2003Eilat IsraelInternationalHeld annually.
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 Festival Guangzhou  China International
Haifa International Film Festival1983Haifa IsraelInternationalHeld annually on Sukkot, it is Israel's first film festival.
Hiroshima International Animation Festival1985Hiroshima JapanInternationalASIFA
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival2004Hong Kong Hong KongAsian
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 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 themes Films of India and Japan.
Indonesian Film Festival1955Jakarta IndonesiaNationalHeld intermittently to exhibit nominees for the Citra Award.
International Cinema Festival of India (ICFI)2009Jaipur IndiaInternational Held annually, it features six categories.
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
Jakarta International Film Festival1998Jakarta IndonesiaInternationalHeld annually in November or December.
Japanese Film Festival (Singapore)Before 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
Korea Queer Film Festival2001Seoul Republic of KoreaInternationalAnnual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender films.
Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival2007Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaInternationalSuccessor to the Kuala Lumpur World Film Festival.
Lux Style Awards2001Karachi PakistanNational Lux Style Awards
Macau International Movie Festival2009Macau ChinaInternational
Malaysia Film Festival1980Malaysia MalaysiaNationalMalaysia's equivalent to Academy Awards.
Metro Manila Film Festival1975Manila PhilippinesNationalFocuses on Filipino films.
Mumbai International Film Festival1990Mumbai IndiaInternationalFocuses on documentary, short, and animation films.
Mumbai Queer Film Festival2010Mumbai IndiaInternational, RegionalHeld annually in May. Showcases Indian & International Queer (LGBT) Films.
Mumbai Women's International Film Festival2013Mumbai IndiaInternationalAn annual 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 films.
Pyongyang International Film Festival1987Pyongyang North KoreaInternationalBiennial
Q! Film Festival2002Jakarta IndonesiaAsian & InternationalOne of Asia's largest annual LGBT film festival.
Shanghai International Film Festival1993Shanghai ChinaInternationalMainland China's largest film festival.
ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival2015Shanghai ChinaInternationalAnnual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender films.
Singapore International Film Festival1987Singapore SingaporeInternationalSingapore's longest running film festival, focusing on Asian works.[2]
siffcy2015New Delhi IndiaInternationalHeld annually in Dec.
Syne International Film Festival2001Cochin IndiaInternationalHeld annually in May.
Taipei Film Festival1998Taipei TaiwanInternational
Taiwan International Documentary Festival1998Taipei TaiwanInternationalDocumentary 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.
Tokyo Filmex2000Tokyo JapanInternationalOrganized annually by Office Kitano.
Tokyo International Film Festival1985Tokyo JapanInternational
Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival1992Tokyo JapanInternationalAnnual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender films.
Underneath the Radar Documentary Festival2006Singapore SingaporeSpecial interestScreens independent documentaries on social, economic, and environmental issues.
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 Festival of Bangkok2003Bangkok ThailandInternationalOrganized by Nation Multimedia Group.
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival1989Yamagata JapanDocumentaryA biennial documentary film festival.

Europe

Name Est. City Country Type Notes
Africa in Motion2006Edinburgh ScotlandAfrican cinemaAnnual film festival featuring African cinema.
Amsterdam Film eXperience2006Amsterdam NetherlandsInternationalNew Media, cross-over, animation, interaction, experimental, installations.
Anifilm2010Trebon Czech RepublicInternationalHeld in Trebon, dedicated to animated films.
Antalya International Film Festival1963Antalya TurkeyInternationalHeld annually in autumn.
Baku International Film Festival East-West 1991Baku AzerbaijanInternational
Baku International Tourism Film Festival 2013Baku 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.
Cambridge Strawberry Shorts Film Festival2000Cambridge EnglandIndependent FilmHeld annually in June.
Camerimage1993Bydgoszcz PolandInternationalDedicated to the art of cinematography, held annually in November.
Cannes Film Festival1946Cannes FranceInternationalOne of the world's oldest, most influential, and prestigious festivals, it is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
CinEast2008Luxembourg LuxembourgInternational/Central and Eastern European filmsFocuses on recent feature films, as well as documentaries, animated works and short films.
CinemAsia Film Festival2003Amsterdam NetherlandsAsian films and documentariesHeld 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:PIX2003Copenhagen DenmarkInternationalHeld annually in April.
Croatian Minute Movie Cup1993Požega CroatiaInternational
Crossing Europe 2004 Linz  Austria European films Last week of April
Cyprus International Film Festival2006Nicosia CyprusInternational
Cyprus International Short Film Festival2008Nicosia CyprusInternational
Diagonale1998Graz AustriaInternationalHeld annually in March.
Douro Film Harvest2009Douro PortugalInternationalA decentralized film festival.
Ecologico International Film Festival2008Nardò ItalyInternationalFeaturing independent films committed to issues of contemporary society.
Edinburgh International Film Festival1947Edinburgh ScotlandInternationalThe longest continuously running film festival in the world, taking place annually in June.
Falstaff International Film Festival2009Stratford-upon-Avon EnglandInternationalHeld annually in November, with a selected program and awards.
Fantasporto1982Oporto PortugalSpecial interestInternational 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.
filmkunstfest Mecklenburg-Vorpommerm1992Schwerin GermanyGerman and internationalHeld annually in the first week of May
Flanders International Film Festival Ghent1974Ghent BelgiumInternational
Flip Animation Festival2004Wolverhampton EnglandSpecial interestAnnual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Light House".
FreeNetWorld International Film Fest2008Niš SerbiaInternationalHeld annually.
Fresh Film Festival2004Karlovy Vary Czech RepublicInternationalStudent film, feature, documentary, animation, experimental.
Galway African Film Festival2008Galway IrelandAfrican CinemaFilms by African directors, covering all genres.
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
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.
Insight Film Festival2007Manchester EnglandInternationalBiennial interfaith, short-film festival focused on 'faith' as a genre and subject matter.
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.
International Health Film Festival1994Liège BelgiumInternationalAnnual festival for international health and science films.
International Thessaloniki Film Festival1992Thessaloniki GreeceInternationalHeld annually in November
IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival2003Balchik BulgariaInternationalHeld annually in June
Istanbul International Film Festival1982Istanbul TurkeyInternationalHeld annually around the end of April.
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival2002Dublin IrelandInternationalSucceeded Dublin Film Festival, held annually in February or March.
Jewish Motifs International Film Festival2004Warsaw PolandInternationalHeld annually in April or May. Jewish-themed films.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival1946Karlovy Vary Czech RepublicInternationalOrganised yearly.
Kastav Film Festival2009Kastav CroatiaInternational
Kaunas International Film Festival2007Kaunas LithuaniaInternationalHeld annually in October.
Kratkofil International short film festival2007Banja Luka Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalShort film festival.
Küstendorf2008Drvengrad SerbiaInternationalHeld 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  SwitzerlandInternationalHeld annually in August.
London Asian Film Festival1999London EnglandInternationalHeld annually at the BFI or BAFTA in the spring.
London Film Festival1956London EnglandInternationalHeld annually by the British Film Institute and sponsored by The Times newspaper.
London International Documentary Festival2007London EnglandInternationalAlso known as LIDF. Held annually in March/April, with extra screenings all year around.
Manaki Brothers Film Festival1979Bitola 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 Festival1959Moscow RussiaInternationalFirst held in 1959, from 1959 to 1995 it was held every second year in July, 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.
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.
Odense International Film Festival1975Odense DenmarkInternationalShort film festival held annually in August. Oldest film festival in Denmark.
Oldenburg International Film Festival1994Oldenburg, Lower Saxony GermanyInternationalAnnual festival of independent film.
Pacific Meridian2003Vladivostok RussiaInternationalAnnual festival featuring films from Asian Pacific Countries.
Pluk de nacht2003Amsterdam NetherlandsInternationalOpen air film festival focusing on art house, short films and media art. Held annually in August.
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.
San Sebastián International Film Festival1953San Sebastián SpainInternationalAn annual FIAPF "A" category festival.
Sarajevo Film Festival1995Sarajevo Bosnia and HerzegovinaInternationalHeld annually in August.
SCHLINGEL International Film Festival1996Chemnitz GermanyInternationalHeld annually in Autumn, spotlighting movies for children and young audience.
ShortCutz Amsterdam2013Amsterdam NetherlandsSpecial Interest Held annually, featuring short-films.
Sitges Film Festival1967Sitges SpainGenre (fantasy)Held annually in October.
Skopje Film Festival2001Skopje MacedoniaInternationalHeld annually in Mart.
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
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 is devoted to the cinemas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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 island of Lido.
Vienna Independent Shorts2004Vienna AustriaSpecial interestShort film festival held annually in May.
Viennale1960Vienna AustriaInternationalHeld annually in October.
Vilnius International Film Festival1995Vilnius LithuaniaInternationalHeld annually in March.
Warsaw International Film Festival1985Warsaw PolandInternationalAn FIAPF category "A" film festival held annually in the Polish capital every October.
ZagrebDox2005Zagreb CroatiaSpecial interestInternational documentary film festival.
Zagreb Film Festival2003Zagreb CroatiaInternational
Zagreb Jewish Film Festival2007Zagreb CroatiaInternational
Zero Film Festival2007London EnglandSelf-financed cinemaHeld annually in London,
Zürich Film Festival2005Zürich  SwitzerlandInternationalInternational film festival.

North America

Name Est. City State/Province Type Notes
$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 Movie Awards1980Las VegasNevadaInternationalAwards held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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.
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.
Austin Film Festival1994AustinTexasNational accepting international film entriesShowcasing screenwriters in North America. Held annually in October.
Bel Air Film Festival2008Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalAn international festival held annually in November.
BendFilm Festival 2004 Bend Oregon Independent Held annually in October. It focuses on independent films. The BendFilm festival also includes filmmaking lectures and events.
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.
Boston Film Festival1984BostonMassachusettsInternationalAnnually showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts in September.
The Boston Jewish Film Festival1989BostonMassachusettsJewish A 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 Festival1998BostonMassachusettsInternational An annual festival that specializes in alternative film and video.
Boulder International Film Festival2004BoulderColoradoInternationalHeld annually over the Presidents' Day weekend in February.
Buffalo International Film Festival2004BuffaloNew YorkInternational4 day festival held annually in the Fall (usually October) featuring mainstream and independent films.
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival2007BuffaloNew YorkInternational3 day festival held annually in the spring.
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.
California Film Awards2010San DiegoCaliforniaInternationalFeatures new and cutting-edge American and foreign independent films in several competition categories.
Camden International Film Festival2005CamdenMaineDocumentary
The Camp Cult Classics Film Festival2014Los AngelesUSAInternationalFeaturing campy classic films and cult films.
Canada International Film Festival2007VancouverCanadaInternationalAnnual international film festival.
Cape Cod International Film Festival2014ChathamMassachusettsInternationalAnnual high-curation-standard global boutique festival, early-mid October.
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
Chicago International Children's Film Festival1983ChicagoIllinoisInternationalFirst competitive festival of films for children in the U.S. Held annually in late October for 10 days.
Chicago International Film Festival1965ChicagoIllinoisInternational
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.
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.
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. As a competition festival, it is also known as The Chris Awards.
DALLAS International Film Festival2006DallasTexasInternational
Dances With Films1998Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalThe festival of unknowns (i.e. no celebrities).
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 os the U.S.[3]
Denver Film Festival1978DenverColoradoInternationalHeld annually in November.
Denver Underground Film Festival1997DenverColoradoInternational Showcasing 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.
Dominican International Film Festival2004Puerto PlataPuerto Plata (Dominican Republic)InternationalHeld Annually in December for Spanish and Latin Independent Films.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival1998VancouverBritish ColumbiaInternationalDocumentary film festival held annually for ten days in May.
Edmonton International Film Festival1986EdmontonAlbertaInternational
Etheria Film Night2014Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalFeatures fantasy, horror, science fiction, thriller, and action short films directed by women.
Fantasia Festival1996MontrealQuebecSpecial interestDevoted to fantasy, horror, martial arts, and science fiction genres.
Fantastic Fest2005AustinTexas
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma1971MontrealQuebecInternationalAn annual independent film festival featuring independent films from around the world.
Festivus film festival2006DenverColoradoNational
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.
GI Film Festival2005WashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaInternationalHeld each May, the only film festival in the nation to 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 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
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 East Film Festival2008BrookfieldConnecticutInternationalFeaturing independent film makers from the northeast and New England.
Hollywood Film Festival1997Los AngelesCaliforniaInternationalAnnual film festival.
Honolulu Film Awards2007HonoluluHawaiiInternational International film festival.
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival1993TorontoOntarioInternationalNorth America's largest documentary film festival.
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.
KahBang Film Festival2009BangorMaineInternationalHeld annually August, a four-day music, art, and film festival.
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.
Long Beach International Film Festival2012Long BeachNew YorkInternationalHeld annually in late September, featuring independent, studio films, and films on the beach.[4]
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 Regional Held 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 U.S.
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.
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.
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 JerseyInternational An annual, community-based film festival featuring international filmmakers.
Montreal World Film Festival1977MontrealQuebecInternational Largest 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.
Mountainfilm in Telluride1979TellurideColoradoIndependentThe oldest film festival celebrating the genre of mountain film in the U.S.
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 Festival1969NashvilleTennesseeInternational.Founded 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 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.
Orlando Film Festival2006OrlandoFloridaInternationalHeld annually in October/November.
Oaxaca Film Fest2010Oaxaca MexicoInternationalHeld annually in November.
Palm Springs International Film Festival1989Palm SpringsCaliforniaInternational
Pan African Film Festival 1992 Los Angeles California The largest black film festival in the United States.[5]
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival2008PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaSpecial Interest
Philadelphia Film Festival1991PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternational
Philadelphia QFest1995PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternationalOriginally the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Project Twenty1 Film Festival2006PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaInternationalIncludes the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition and The Philadelphia Filmathon.
Provincetown International Film Festival1999ProvincetownMassachusettsInternationalHeld annually in June. American and international narrative features, documentaries and short films.
Québec City Film Festival (QCFF) 2011 Quebec City Quebec International Held annually in September, screens short and featured films in the Old Québec.
Red Rock Film Festival2004Zion Canyon, St. George, Springdale, IvinsUtahInternationalHeld annually by the majestic red mountains of Zion National Park in November, Red Rock's mission is to show films that portray the human race in a positive light.
Reel Shorts Film Festival2007Grande PrairieAlbertaInternationalFestival of short films held annually for 5 days in early May "REELING:
ReelWorld Film Festival2001TorontoOntarioInternationalScreens films and music videos by filmmakers from racially diverse communities.
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, devoted to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints.
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival1987Colorado SpringsColoradoInternationalHeld annually in early November showcasing films made by women.
Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival1997ChampaignIllinoisSpecial interestFounded by the film critic.
The Rome International Film Festival2003RomeGeorgiaInternational
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 Black Film Festival2002San DiegoCaliforniaInternational
San Diego Film Festival2001San Diego, La JollaCaliforniaInternationalHeld in September, a five-day independent film festival.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival2006San FranciscoCaliforniaSpecial interest, Independent.
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 Festival1976SeattleWashingtonInternational
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.
Springfield and the Ozarks 48-Hour Film Festival2006SpringfieldMissouriSpecial interestCreate a short film entirely from scratch over the course of 48 hours.
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.
Three Rivers Film Festival1982PittsburghPennsylvaniaInternationalEmphasizing independent film.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival2006TorontoOntarioSpecial interestAnnual festival of horror, sci-fi, action, and cult cinema.
Toronto International Film Festival1976TorontoOntarioInternationalOne of the most prestigious festivals, it is held annually in September.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival1997TorontoOntarioSpecial InterestFeaturing Asian films.
Toronto Student Film Festival2005TorontoOntarioInternational Screens films made by students from 12–18 years old.
Traverse City Film Festival2005Traverse CityMichiganInternational
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.
Waterfront Film Festival1999SaugatuckMichiganInternationalAn independent film festival, held annually in early June.
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
Yorkton Film Festival1950YorktonSaskatchewanIndependentFeatures Canadian films and filmmakers.
The YoungCuts Film Festival2005MontrealCanadaInternationalFocuses 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, Los Angeles, Miami BeachNew York, California, FloridaSelf-financed cinemaFirst and only festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.

Oceania

Name Est. City 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.
Documentary Edge Festival2005Auckland, WellingtonNew Zealand New Zealand International Held annually from April to June, featuring documentary films from New Zealand and around the world.
Dungog Film Festival2007Dungog AustraliaAustralianFeatures new and classic Australian films.
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.
Show Me Shorts2006NationalNew Zealand New Zealand International Annual 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. City 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.
Dominican International Film Festival2004Puerto Plata Dominican RepublicRegionalHeld Annually in December for Independent Films of Latin America and the Iberian peninsula.
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.
Mar del Plata Film Festival1954Mar del Plata ArgentinaInternationalHeld annually in March.
Puerto Rico Horror Film Fest2007San Juan Puerto RicoInternationalHeld annually in October, with parallel events ranging from a fashion show to a zombie walk.
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.
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.
Valdivia International Film Festival1993Valdivia ChileInternational

Traveling, online festivals

Name Est. Type Details
48 Hour Film Project2001Special interestFilmmakers are given 48 hours to create a film from assigned film elements.
48 Go Green2009International, OnlineFilmmakers are given 48 hours to create an ecological themed film.
Campus MovieFest2001Special interestThe world's largest student film festival, held annually at over 30 universities.
CON-CAN Movie Festival 2005 International (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.
Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation1977Special interestAnimated shorts, tours over 50 cities in the US and Canada annually.
Women's Voices Now Online Film Festival 2010 International, Online Features films about women from around the world with an online film festival and screening packages for social action.
Zero Film Festival2008Special interestAn independent film festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.

See also

References

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  2. http://sgiff.com/history/
  3. dcshorts.com
  4. Lipson, Karin (2014-07-25). "Long Beach Film Festival Finds a Home". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  5. King, Susan (February 6, 2013). "The world comes calling at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 24, 2014.

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