List of film festivals

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

Africa

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Abuja International Film Festival	2002	Abuja City	Nigeria	International
Colours of the Nile International Film Festival	2012	Addis Ababa	Ethiopia	International	A new East African International Film Festival that will become a platform to celebrate and promote Cinema from the entire continent.
Cape Winelands Film Festival	2007	Cape Town	South Africa	International	The CWFF is a competitive festival that accepts features, documentaries and short films. The festival highlights both the emerging and professional filmmaker, and serves as a catalyst for bringing writers & filmmakers together to collaborate on future productions.
International Arab Film Festival	1976	Wahran	Algeria	International
Cairo International Film Festival	1976	Cairo	Egypt	International	The first film festival in the Middle East
Carthage Film Festival	1966	Carthage	Tunisia	Regional	In order to be eligible for competition, films in the festival must have a director of African or Middle Eastern nationality.
Dockanema	2006	Maputo	Mozambique	Special interest	First documentary film festival in the region.
Durban International Film Festival	1979	Durban	South Africa	International	Oldest and largest film festival in Southern Africa. Most of the screenings are African premieres. A co-production forum Durban FilmMart was added in 2010, and Talent Campus Durban was added in 2008.
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival	1999	Cape Town	South Africa	International	Premier documentary festival in Africa and one of the oldest film festival on the continent. It remains one of only a few on the continent that is solely dedicated to the genre.
International Film Festival of Marrakech	2001	Marrakech	Morocco	International
International Images Film Festival for Women	2002	Harare	Zimbabwe	International	The only women's film festival in sub-saharan africa.
Jozi Film Festival	2012	Johannesburg	South Africa	International	The Jozi Film Festival showcases the latest films made by Johannesburg and Gauteng film-makers as well as provides a space for film-makers, local or international, to tell stories about Jozi and her inhabitants.
Out In Africa South African Gay and Lesbian Film Festival	1994	Cape Town and Johannesburg	South Africa	International	Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou	1969	Ouagadougou	Burkina Faso	international	The largest African film festival
Rwanda Film Festival	2005	Kigali	Rwanda	International
Sahara International Film Festival	2003	Sahrawi refugee camps	Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Algeria	International	The only film festival in the world celebrated in a refugee camp
Jeevan Music Video, Animation & Short Film Festival	2013	Brahmaputra Riverbanks, Guwahati|India	The only Music Video festival in India. Held alongside Jeevan Kite Festival. facebook.com/jeevankitefestival
Zanzibar International Film Festival	1997	Zanzibar City	Tanzania	International	ZIFF is East Africa’s largest film, music and arts festival.
Zimbabwe International Film Festival	1997	Harare	Zimbabwe	International

Asia

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Nigar Awards	1957	Karachi	Pakistan	International
International Short and Independent Film Festival	1988	Dhaka	Bangladesh	International	Features free length fiction, documentary, animation and experimental films of the world, organized by Bangladesh Short Film Forum.
Dhaka International Film Festival	1992	Dhaka	Bangladesh	International	A biennial film festival, organized by Rainbow Film Society, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh International Children's Film Festival	2008	Major cities across the country	Bangladesh	International	Features films, short films, animations and documentaries suitable for children. Films that are made by children and nominated for awards are shown.
Kolkata Film Festival	1995	Calcutta or Kolkata	India	International	KFF(Bengali: কলকাতা ফিল্ম ফেস্টিভাল) is an annual film festival held in Kolkata,Which is in the Indian state of West Bengal.Founded in 1995, it is the second oldest international film festival in India. The festival is organized by the West Bengal Film Centre under the Government of West Bengal. International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (Paris) recognised film festival. Normally held in mid November, it shares a permanent place in the international film festival calendar, showcasing films from all over the world.
International Film Festival Ahmedabad (IFFA)	2009	Ahmedabad	India	International	The festival, an annual feature of Ahmedabad started as FulMarxx Shorts Fest in 2007 and subsequently evolved into International Film Festival Ahmedabad showcasing Retrospectives, World Cinema, Indian Panorama, Cinema of Gujarat, Children Films and Shorts.http://www.ifilmfest.in/
International Cinema Festival of India (ICFI)	2009	Jaipur	India	International	The International Cinema Festival of India is a film festival for cinema lovers around the world. There are 6 categories and it is scheduled to be held annually.
Pride of Performance	1958	Karachi	Pakistan	International
International Film Festival of Rajasthan (IFFR)	2012	Jaipur	India	International	An annual film festival showcasing films from all over the world. film submission is free for all. submit your film on http://www.iffr.co/
Kara Film Festival	1992	Karachi	Pakistan	International	Kara Film Awards
Abu Dhabi Film Festival	2007	Abu Dhabi	United Arab Emirates	International	An annual film festival showcasing films from the Arab world alongside international works.
Sharjah International Children's Film Festival	2013	Sharjah	United Arab Emirates	International	An annual International Children's Film Festival - Documentries & films made by and for Children.
Alpavirama South Asian Short Film Festival (Alpavirama)	2011	Ahmedabad	India	South Asian	Alpavirama 2011 - South Asian Short & Documentary Film Festival will be organised by the Film & Video Communication dept. at the National Institute of Design.
Animation Nation	2004	Singapore	Singapore	Animation	An annual film festival showcasing international and local animation works.
Asia Pacific Film Festival	1954	Rotating	Regionwide	Regional	First held in Tokyo, the annual festival is hosted by a country designated by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Motion Picture Producers in Asia-Pacific.
Asian Festival of First Films	2005	Singapore	Singapore	Special interest	An annual film and documentary festival devoted to the works of first-time filmmakers.
Bangkok International Film Festival	2003	Bangkok	Thailand	International	Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, a government agency.
Lux Style Awards	2001	Karachi	Pakistan	National	Lux Style Awards
Bring Your Own Film Festival	2004	Puri	India	Special interest
Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival	1997	Bucheon	South Korea	International	Held annually in July, the festival, also known as PiFan, focuses on Asian and international horror, thriller, mystery, and fantasy films.
Busan International Film Festival	1996	Busan	South Korea	International	One of the largest film festivals in Asia.
CAMBOFEST	2550 (2007)	Phnom Penh and provincial areas	Cambodia	International, independent, with a local Cambodian showcase.	Held annually. CamboFest strives to promote awareness of IP (Intellectual Property) practices in the Cambodian media and motion picture sector by securing public performance permissions for every movie screened as per international festival standards.
CEBU International Documentary Film Festival (CIDFF)	2012	Cebu	Philippines	International, Documentary, independent with a local Visayan showcase. Held annually (August/September)	Cebu International Film Festival (CIDFF) is the first international "ALL" documentary film festival" organized in the Philippines. Founded by Cebuana Architect,April Dequito, CIDFF is a platform that organizes annual international documentary film festivals in Cebu, Philippines. CIDFF aims to give Cebu and the rest of the Philippines, international exposure. http://www.cidff.org/
Changchun Film Festival	1992	Changchun	China	International, regional	Held biennially.
Chennai International Film Festival	2003	Chennai International Film Festival	India	International	Founded by Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation in association with South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce and Film Federation of India, it is held annually.
Cinemanila International Film Festival	1999	Manila	Philippines	International	Founded by Filipino maverick filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz, it is held annually.
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival	2005	Manila	Philippines	National	Showcasing indie films and shorts in the Cultural Center of the Philippines, it is held annually.
Cochin International Film Festival	2004	Kochi	India	International
CON-CAN Movie Festival	2005	Tokyo	Japan	International	CON-CAN Movie Festival is a hybrid platform for the film makers to exhibit their short films on the specific themes and issues concerning the globalization and life style from diverse artistic point of views and cultural interpretation.
Shaken's Stars International Film Festival	2003	Almaty	Kazakhstan	International	Focuses and supports young filmmakers.
Didor International Film Festival	2004	Dushanbe	Tajikistan	International
Dubai International Film Festival	2004	Dubai	United Arab Emirates	International
Eilat International Film Festival	2003	Eilat	Israel	International	Founded by lead Israeli Publicist Chen Sadan Shelach -held annually.
Fajr International Film Festival	1982	Tehran	Iran	International	Under supervision of Iran Ministry of Culture in, it takes place every February in on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution.
FreedomFilmFest	2003	Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Sarawak	Malaysia	International	Human rights film festival held annually, organised by local human rights NGO, [ Pusat KOMAS].
FulMarxx Shorts Fest	2007	Ahmedabad	India	Special interest	India's largest short film festival.
Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards	1962	Taipei	Taiwan	Regional	The annual month-long festival featuring Chinese-language and Asian films culminates in a prestigious awards ceremony.
Haifa International Film Festival	1983	Haifa	Israel	International	Israel's first film festival, it is held each year during the holiday of Sukkot on the ridge of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Hiroshima International Animation Festival	1985	Hiroshima	Japan	International	ASIFA
Hong Kong International Film Festival	1977	Hong Kong	Hong Kong	International
Hyderabad International Film Festival	2007	Hyderabad	India	International
Indian Film Festival Japan	2012	Japan	Japan	Indian films and Indian themes at www.IFFJ.jp	Helps promoting and finding distributors for Indian movies in Japan.
Indonesian Film Festival	1955	Jakarta	Indonesia	National	Held intermittently, its purpose is to exhibit nominees for the Citra Award, the national film industry award.
International Film Festival of India	1952	Goa	India	International	Film festival organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The first IFFI was held in 1952, and since 1975 it has become an annual event.
International Festival of Cellphone Cinema	2006	Noida	India	International	Film Festival by Asian Society of Film And Television
International Film Festival of Kerala	1996	Thiruvananthapuram	India	International, Regional	Held annually in November or December. Competition program is restricted to films produced in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Jakarta International Film Festival	1998	Jakarta	Indonesia	International	Held annually in November or December. The biggest film festival in Southeast Asia.
Japanese Film Festival (Singapore)	Before 1999	Singapore	Singapore	Japanese	Annual film festival devoted to Japanese films.
Jeonju International Film Festival	2000	Jeonju	South Korea	International	Focuses on digital, independent, and art films.
Jerusalem Film Festival	1984	Jerusalem	Israel	International	Annual festival featuring films from all over the world; awards in numerous categories
Jecheon Intl Music & Film Festival	2005	Jecheon	South Korea	International	music-themed film festival.
Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival	2007	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	International	Successor to the Kuala Lumpur World Film Festival.
Malaysia Film Festival	1980	Malaysia	Malaysia	National	for the appreciation and honouring the products of film arts and artises. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies and the highlights for the film industry in Malaysia and is televised live on local television, annually.
Metro Manila Film Festival	1975	Manila	Philippines	National	Held annually in December and January, the focus is on Filipino films.
Mumbai International Film Festival	1990	Mumbai	India	International	Organised by the Indian government's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's Film Division, and focuses on documentary, short, and animation films.
Mumbai Queer Film Festival	2010	Mumbai	India	International, Regional	Also known as Kashish - Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is held annually in May. Showcases Indian & International Queer (LGBT) Films. Its purpose is to mainstream queer visibility through cinema.
Notre Dame University Student Film Festival NDUSFF	2007	Beirut - Zouk Mosbeh	Lebanon	International	Lebanon's best Student Film Festival, held annually in mid November, www.ndustudentfilmfestival.com, www.ndu.edu.lb.
Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema	1999	New Delhi	India	Regional
Patna Film Festival	2006	Patna	India	International	Jointly organised by of Union ministry of information and broadcasting, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), directorate of film festival, National Film Archive of India, Federation of Film Societies of India, and the state government.
Pyongyang International Film Festival	1987	Pyongyang	North Korea	International	Biennial
Shanghai International Film Festival	1993	Shanghai	China	International	Mainland China's largest film festival.
Singapore International Film Festival	1987	Singapore	Singapore	International	Held annual around April or May.
Syne International Film Festival	2001	Cochin	India	International	Held annually in May.
Thai Short Film and Video Festival	1997	Bangkok	Thailand	Special interest	Annual showcase and competition of short films, primarily by Thai independent filmmakers.
Tokyo Filmex	2000	Tokyo	Japan	International	Organized annually by Office Kitano, Takeshi Kitano's film company.
Tokyo International Film Festival	1985	Tokyo	Japan	International
Underneath the Radar Documentary Festival	2006	Singapore	Singapore	Special interest	Screens independent documentaries on social, economic, and environmental issues.
ViBGYOR International Short and Documentary Film Festival	2006	Thrissur	India	Special interest	Annual focus on short films and documentaries on issues and people's movements with an activist outlook.
Wathann Film Fest	2011	Yangon	Myanmar	National	First film festival in Myanmar, featuring mainly short films.
Thrissur International Film Festival	2006	Thrissur	India	International	Second largest film festival in Kerala state.
World Film Festival of Bangkok	2003	Bangkok	Thailand	International	Organized by Nation Multimedia Group.
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival	1989	Yamagata	Japan	Documentary	Asia's first and most important documentary festival.
Yogyakarta Documentary Film Festival	2002	Yogyakarta	Indonesia	National	Indonesia first documentary film festival.
Vietnam Film Festival	1970	different cities	Vietnam	National, Vietnamese	The major event of the cinema of Vietnam.
Hanoi International Film Festival	2010	Hanoi	Vietnam	International	Held annually in November or December. The biggest film festival in Southeast Asia.
Jeevika:Asia Livelihood Documentary Festival	2003	New Delhi	India	Asia	Annual Asia-wide documentary festival to capture the livelihood challenges faced by the rural and urban poor.www.jeevika.org

Europe

See also: List of film festivals in Europe

I-The Village Film Festival - a new festival held annually for people who love cinema. September 2012 Dedham, Essex

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Afrika Filmfestival	1996	Leuven	Belgium	It is an international filmfestival specialized in films about and on Africa, its diaspora and its culture. Special attention for Filmculture in Africa	Held annually in Leuven with decentralization in Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, Brussels and the a dozen cities in Flanders. Afrika Filmfestival is the only international filmfestival focused on Africa in Belgium www.afrikafilmfestival.be
Africa in Motion	2006	Edinburgh	Scotland	African cinema	Held annually in Edinburgh, Africa in Motion is the biggest African film festival in the UK
Amsterdam Film eXperience	2006	Amsterdam	Netherlands	International	New Media, cross-over, animation, interaction, experimental, installations.
Amsterdam Film Festival	2010	Amsterdam	Netherlands	International	An international film festival that showcases a select variety of independent film from various categories.
Anemic festival	2010	Prague	Czech Republic	Independent Film and New Media Art	Held annually in November, Screening, Exhibitions, AV Performances, New Media Art, http://www.anemicfestival.cz/
Anifilm	2010	Trebon	Czech Republic	International	Held in Trebon, dedicated to animated films.
Arab Women's Film Festival	2011	The Hague	Netherlands	International	The annual global film festival that showcases a select variety of films in which the Arab woman stands central.
Asterfest	2005	Strumica	Macedonia	International	Held annually in May.
Barcelona Film Festival	2011	BCN	Spain	International	An international film festival which acknowledges and awards independent film's best and newest talent spanning the globe.
Bari International Film Festival	2009	Bari	Italy	International	Held annually in March or April, Bif&st is considered to be one of the best and most influential film festivals in Italy. www.bifest.it
Belgrade International Film Festival	1971	Belgrade	Serbia	International	Also called "FEST", the festival is held annually in February or March.
Berlin International Directors Lounge	2005	Berlin	Germany	International	Held annually in February parallel to the Berlin Film Festival. Mainly unusual short films with some feature presentations and installations. Accompanying program of live art and music performances. http://www.directorslounge.net/
Berlin International Film Festival	1951	Berlin	Germany	International	Also called the "Berlinale", the festival is held annually in February.
BeyondTV	2000	Swansea	Wales	International	Held annually in November. Emphasis on social reform movies.
Brazilian Film Festival of London	2009	London	England	Brazilian Cinema	Held annually in London.
British Urban Film Festival	2005	London	England	Independent film	Also called BUFF, the festival is held every year around September.
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival	1983	Brussels	Belgium	Special interest	Annual venue for horror, thriller, and science fiction films.
Brussels International Independent Film Festival	1974	Brussels	Belgium	Special interest
Cambridge Film Festival	1977	Cambridge	England	International	Held annually, currently in September.
Camerimage	1993	Bydgoszcz	Poland	International	Dedicated to the art of cinematography, held annually in November.
Cannes Film Festival	1946	Cannes	France	International	One of the world's oldest, most influential, and prestigious festivals, it is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
CinEast	2008	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	International/Central and Eastern European films	Held annually in October, the CinEast festival offers the most remarkable film productions (feature, documentary, animated, shorts) from the post-communist bloc, as well as numerous accompanying events (concerts, exhibitions, gastronomy etc.). http://www.cineast.lu
CineDays	2001	Skopje	Macedonia	International	Held annually in November.
Colchester Film Festival	2012	Colchester	England	International	Held annually in October. Short Films accompanied by filmmaker workshops and masterclasses.
CPH:PIX	2003	Copenhagen	Denmark	International	Held annually in April.
Croatian Minute Movie Cup	1993	Požega	Croatia	International
Cyprus International Film Festival	2006	Nicosia	Cyprus	International
Dieciminuti Film Festival	2005	Ceccano	Italy	International	Held annually in January.
Cyprus International Short Film Festival	2008	Nicosia	Cyprus	International
Diagonale	1998	Graz	Austria	International	Held annually in March.
Douro Film Harvest	2009	Douro	Portugal	International	Douro Film Harvest is the first totally decentralized summit of cinema that takes place in Alto Douro Wine Region, homeland of Porto Wine. http://www.dourofilmharvest.com/
Ecologico International Film Festival	2008	Nardò	Italy	International	The Ecologico International Film Festival (EIFF), which takes place annually in August, aims to help discover and develop independent films - social, national and international - committed to issues of contemporary society. http://ecologicofilmfestival.it/
Edinburgh International Film Festival	1947	Edinburgh	Scotland	International	The longest continuously running film festival, it is part of the Edinburgh International Festival, which takes place annually in August.
Euroshorts European Film Festival	1992	Warsaw and Gdańsk	Poland	International	One of the most important events in Poland promoting short films. Held annually in November. http://euroshorts.pl
Falstaff International Film Festival	2009	Stratford-upon-Avon	England	International	Held annually in November, with a selected program and awards.
Fantasporto	1982	Oporto	Portugal	Special interest	International fantasy, horror, action and science-fiction festival.
Festival del Cinema all'Aperto "Accordi @ DISACCORDI"	2000	Naples	Italy	Regional International	Annual three months outdoor Film Festival http://www.accordiedisaccordi.com
Festival du Film Merveilleux	2010	Paris	France	International.	http://www.Festival-film-merveilleux.com/
Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival	1985	Setúbal	Portugal	Special interest	Held annually in June, the competition section is open to films from countries that produce fewer than 30 films per year.
FIKE - International Short Film Festival	2001	Evora	Portugal	Short Film	Held annually in October, 5 days of more than 50 of the best short fiction, animation and documentary films. http://www.fikeonline.net
Film Africa	2008	London	United Kingdom	African Film	Held annually in November, 10 days of more than 50 of the best African fiction and documentary films from across the continent. http://www.filmafrica.org.uk
Film Festival ContraVision	1992	Berlin	Germany	Special interest	Annual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Blow Up".
filmkunstfest Mecklenburg-Vorpommerm	1992	Schwerin	Germany	German and international	Held annually in the first week of May
Flanders International Film Festival Ghent	1974	Ghent	Belgium	International
Flimmer Norrköping Film Festival	1999	Norrköping	Sweden	International	Southeast Swedens biggest film festival. Held annually in October.
Flip Animation Festival	2004	Wolverhampton	England	Special interest	Annual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Light House".
FreeNetWorld International Film Fest	2008	Niš	Serbia	International	Held annually.
Fresh Film Festival	2004	Karlovy Vary	Czech Republic	International	Student film, feature, documentary, animation, experimental.
Galway African Film Festival	2008	Galway	Ireland	African Cinema	Films by African directors, covering all genres.
Giffoni Film Festival	1971	Giffoni Valle Piana	Italy	International	One of the largest film festivals for kids, held annually in July, with short films and features from around the world.
Gijón International Film Festival	1963	Gijón	Spain	International
Golden Apricot - Yerevan International Film Festival	2004	Yerevan	Armenia	International	Annual and largest festival in the Caucasus region.
Golden Beggar	1995	Košice	Slovakia	International	Annual festival and awards for local television programs
Göteborg International Film Festival	1979	Gothenburg	Sweden	International	The largest film festival in Scandinavia. Held annually in January to February.
Greater Manchester Film Festival	2012	Manchester	England	International	Manchester's major international film festival, held annually in October.
Human Rights Film Festival	2002	Zagreb	Croatia	Special Interest
Insight Film Festival	2007	Manchester	England	International	International short film festival focused on Faith as a genre and subject matter.
International Eurasia Film Festival	2005	Antalya	Turkey	International	Held annually in autumn.
International Film Awards Berlin	2012	Berlin	Germany	International	Held annually in August
International Film Festival Landau	2001	Landau	Germany	International	Held annually in November
International Film Festival Etiuda&Anima	1994	Krakow	Poland	International	Held annually in November
International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg	1952	Mannheim, Heidelberg	Germany	International	Held annually in November
International Film Festival Rotterdam	1972	Rotterdam	Netherlands	International	Held annually in January or February.
International Health Film Festival	1994	Liege	Belgium	International	Annual festival for international health and science films.
International Thessaloniki Film Festival	1992	Thessaloniki	Greece	International	Held annually in November
IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival	2003	Balchik	Bulgaria	International	Held annually in June
Istanbul International Film Festival	1982	Istanbul	Turkey	International	Held annually around the end of April.
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival	2002	Dublin	Ireland	International	Succeeded Dublin Film Festival, which ran from 1985 to 2001. Held annually in February or March.
Jalari in Corto	2004	Italy	Italy	International	Held annually in October
KALIBER35 Munich International Short Film Festival	2006	Munich	Germany	International	KALIBER35 is held annually in June in the Bavarian capital and screens short films by upcoming young directors from all over the world. http://www.kaliber35.de/
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival	1946	Karlovy Vary	Czech Republic	International	Category A since 1956, organised yearly.
Kastav Film Festival	2009	Kastav	Croatia	International
Kaunas International Film Festival	2007	Kaunas	Lithuania	International	Held annually in October.
Kratkofil International short film festival	2007	Banja Luka	Bosnia and Herzegovina	International	Short film festival.
Leeds International Film Festival	1986	Leeds	England	International	Largest festival in England outside London
Leiden International Film Festival	2006	Leiden	Netherlands	International	Held annually in October.
Lisbon Gay & Lesbian Film Festival	1996	Lisbon	Portugal	Special interest	One of the most important European forums of international LGBT film/video.
Locarno International Film Festival	1946	Locarno	Switzerland	International	Held annually in August.
London Asian Film Festival	1999	London	England	International	Held annually at the BFI or BAFTA in the spring.
London Film Awards	2012	London	England	International	Celebrates and awards the work of independent film's best contemporary filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world.
London Film Festival	1956	London	England	International	Held annually by the British Film Institute and sponsored by The Times newspaper.
London International Documentary Festival	2007	London	England	International	Also known as LIDF. Held annually in March/April, with extra screenings all year around.
Makedox	2010	Skopje	Macedonia	International	Held annually in June.
Manaki brothers Film Festival	1950	Bitola	Macedonia	International	Also known as Braka Manaki festival.
Moscow International Film Festival	1959	Moscow	Russia	International	First held in 1959, from 1959 to 1995 it was held every second year in July, and since 1995 has been held annually.
Faces of Love International Film Festival	1993	Sochi	Russia	International	First held in 1993. Focuses on films about love.
International Film Festival Message to Man	1989	Saint-Petersburg	Russia	International	The only FIAPF accredited International Documentary, Short and Animation Film Festival held in Russia.
Molodist' International Film Festival	1970	Kyiv	Ukraine	International	The only FIAPF accredited International Film Festival held in Ukraine; competition program is devoted to student, first short and first full feature films from all over the world. Held annually in October.
Motovun Film Festival	1999	Motovun	Croatia	Special interest	Dedicated to independent film.
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival	2000	Neuchâtel	Switzerland	International	The Swiss event for fantastic films, Asian cinema and future images. Held annually in July.
New Horizons International Film Festival	2001	Wrocław	Poland	International	Held annually in the end of July.
Norwegian International Film Festival	1973	Haugesund	Norway	International	Held annually in August.
Norwich Film Festival	2009	Norwich	England	International	Predominantly a short film festival, with additional awards for documentaries, animated films and student films. www.norwichfilmfestival.co.uk
Odense International Film Festival	1975	Odense	Denmark	International	Short film festival held annually in August. Oldest film festival in Denmark. http://www.filmfestival.dk
Oldenburg International Film Festival	1994	Oldenburg, Lower Saxony	Germany	International	Annual festival of independent film.
OSFAF Film Festival	1973	Skopje	Macedonia	International	OSFAF means Common Yugoslav Students’ Festival of Amateur Film.
Pacific Meridian	2003	Vladivostok	Russia	International	Pacific Meridian is an International Film Festival of Asian Pacific Countries. Asian-Pacific Coutries are the countries surrounded by Pacific Ocean and countries of South-East Asia including India. Film Festival is held annually in one of the most beautiful places on the Pacific Ocean coast - Vladivostok. The Festival was instituted in 2003 and its 10th edition will be held this year.
Pluk de nacht	2003	Amsterdam	Netherlands	International	Open air film festival focusing on art house, short films and media art. Held annually in August. http://www.plukdenacht.nl
Pentedattilo Film Festival	2006	Pentedattilo	Italy	International	One of the most important festival for short films in Southern Italy. Held annually in August in the ghost town of Pentedattilo. http://www.pentedattilofilmfestival.net
Pula Film Festival	1953	Pula	Croatia	Regional
Raindance Film Festival	1993	London	England	Special interest	A festival for independent films, the festival is also the founder of the British Independent Film Awards.
International Random Film Festival	2009	Anija	Estonia	International	The festival is held annually in a randomly selected location. Selection process is random as well.
Reykjavík International Film Festival	2004	Reykjavík	Iceland	International	Held annually in end of September, the festival offers a wide panorama of independent and alternative cinema from today.
San Sebastián International Film Festival	1953	San Sebastián	Spain	International	Supervised by the FIAPF, the annual A category festival is one of the most important for Spanish-language cinema.
Sarajevo Film Festival	1995	Sarajevo	Bosnia and Herzegovina	International	Held annually in August.
SCHLINGEL International Film Festival	1996	Chemnitz	Germany	International	Held annually in Autumn, spotlighting movies for children and young audience http://www.ff-schlingel.de/
Skopje Film Festival	2001	Skopje	Macedonia	International	Held annually in Mart.
Sitges Film Festival	1967	Sitges	Spain	Genre (fantasy)	Held annually in October.
Sofia International Film Festival	1997	Sofia	Bulgaria	International	Also known as Sofia Film Fest. Held annually in March. Competitive specialized festival for first and second feature films.
Solothurn Film Festival	1966	Solothurn	Switzerland	Swiss cinema	Held annually in January, the festival is the most important film festival for Swiss cinema
Spectre Film Festival	2005	Strasbourg	France	European	Held annually in September.
Stockholm International Film Festival	1990	Stockholm	Sweden	International	Held annually in November.
Strawberry Shorts (film festival)	2004	Cambridge	England	Independent Film	Held annually in June.
Subversive Film Festival	2008	Zagreb	Croatia	International
SUPERTOON International Animation Festival	2011	Bol	Croatia	International
Swansea Bay Film Festival	2006	Swansea	Wales	International	Held annually in May/June. The largest film festival in the UK by number of screenings. "Honours the individual voice."
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival	1997	Tallinn	Estonia	International	Held annually in the end of November. Known also as PÖFF. Official website www.poff.ee.
Three Continents Festival	1979	Nantes	France	Special interest	Annual festival is devoted to the cinemas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Transilvania International Film Festival	2001	Cluj-Napoca	Romania	International	Held annually in June.
Venice Film Festival	1932	Venice	Italy	International	The world's oldest film festival, it is held annually in late August or early September on the island of the Lido.
Vienna Independent Shorts	2004	Vienna	Austria	Special interest	Short film festival held annually in May.
Viennale	1960	Vienna	Austria	International	Held annually in October.
Warsaw International Film Festival	1985	Warsaw	Poland	International	Supervised by the FIAPF, this category "A" film festival is held annually in the Polish capital every October.
ZagrebDox	2005	Zagreb	Croatia	Special interest	International documentary film festival.
Zagreb Film Festival	2003	Zagreb	Croatia	International
Zagreb Jewish Film Festival	2007	Zagreb	Croatia	International
Zero Film Festival	2007	London	England	Self-financed cinema	Held annually in London, Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.
Zurich Film Festival	2005	Zurich	Switzerland	International	International film festival.
Ankara International Film Festival	1988	Ankara	Turkey	International	Held annually in March.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Festival Internacional de Cine Estudiantil	2011	México City	Mexico	International	www.studentsfilmfest.com
Olhar de Cinema - Curitiba International Film Festival	2012	Curitiba	Brazil	International	www.olhardecinema.com.br
Anima Mundi	1992	Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo	Brazil	Regional, Special interest	Competitive Brazilian video and film festival devoted exclusively to animation.
Rincon International Film Festival	2008	Rincon, Puerto Rico,
Bahamas International Film Festival	2004	Paradise Island	Bahamas	International
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema	1999	Buenos Aires	Argentina	International	Held annually in April.
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre	2000	Buenos Aires	Argentina	International	Devoted to fantasy, horror, bizarre and science fiction genres..
Cartagena Film Festival	1960	Cartagena	Colombia	Regional	Showcases Ibero-American feature films, shorts, and videos, as well as a national television competition.
Córdoba International Animation Festival - ANIMA	2001	Córdoba	Argentina	International, special interest	It is held biennially, on odd years, during September.
Dominican International Film Festival	2004	Puerto Plata	Dominican Republic	Regional	Held Annually in December for Independent Films of Latin America and the Iberian peninsula.(dominicaninternationalfilmfestival.com)
Expresión en Corto International Film Festival	1997	San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato	Mexico	International	Held annually in July.
Festival de Cine de Bogotá	1984	Bogotá	Colombia	International	Held annually in October.
Festival Cinematográfico Intenacional del Uruguay	1982	Montevideo	Uruguay	International	Held annually in March and April.
Festival Intenacional de Cine de Punta del Este	1997	Punta del Este	Uruguay	International	Held annually in March.
Gramado Brazilian and Latin American Film Festival	1973	Gramado	Brazil	Latin American	Held annually in August. Its awards are named the Kikitos.
Guadalajara International Film Festival	1988	Guadalajara	Mexico	International	FICG is considered the most significant film affair in Latin America.
International Film Festival Antigua Barbuda	2011	Antigua	Antigua and Barbuda	International	Held annually.
Havana Film Festival	1979	Havana	Cuba	Regional	Held annually, with a principal focus on Latin American film.
Mar del Plata Film Festival	1954	Mar del Plata	Argentina	International	Held annually in March.
Mexico International Film Festival	2007	Mexico City	Mexico	International	Held annually in June. Each year filmmakers are honored in various competition categories.
Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival	2004	Mexico City	Mexico	International	Also known as FICCO (Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo).
Oaxaca Film Fest	2010	Oaxaca	Mexico	International	An official cultural event of the long and storied city of Oaxaca de Juárez. Held annually in November.
Recife Cinema Festival	1997	Recife	Brazil	Brazilian	Competitive Brazilian film and audiovisual. Its awards are named Calunga. Held annually in April/May.
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival	1998	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil	International	Held annually in October.
São Paulo International Film Festival	1976	São Paulo	Brazil	International
Valdivia International Film Festival	1993	Valdivia	Chile	International
Reggae Film Festival	2008	Kingston	Jamaica	International	Held Annually in March or April. Open to Reggae music videos, documentaries and all genres of Film and Animation.
Festival Internacional de Cine de Barranquilla	2013	Barranquilla	Colombia	International	Official website

North America

See also: List of film festivals in North and Central America

Name	Est.	City	State/Province	Type	Notes
5Point Film Festival	2008	Carbondale	Colorado	Independent	A young, cutting edge film festival that prides itself on not only keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, but expanding their minds through bringing in inspiring films, world class filmmakers, and top-notch athletes. For more information: www.5pointfilm.org
168 Film Festival	2003	Los Angeles	California	International	Speed filmmaking competition and festival. Entries accepted from anywhere in the world. Held annually in April.
Hot Salsa Interactive Film Contest	2013	ONLINE	ONLINE	International	Short filmmaking competition. Entries accepted from anywhere in the world. Ends April 15, 2013. For more info, http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/311754
Accolade Competition	2008	San Diego	California	International	Held bi-annually in Spring and Fall. Accolade recognizes producers, established and emerging, who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. Undiscovered and first-time producers are often recognized.
Action On Film International Film Festival	2005	Pasadena	California	International	Held annually in July. One of the biggest and fastest growing festivals for filmmakers, writers, producers and fans of independent and studio films. Named one of the Top 25 Festivals Worth the Fees by MovieMaker Magazine.
Latino Film Festival of Monmouth County (New Jersey)	2010	Asbury Park - Freehold - Red Bank, New Jersey	New Jersey	Latin-America	Held annually in May. It is the only festival in Monmouth County, NJ showing movies from Latin American. The Festival's mission is to bring communities together through film, and the arts by showing films, and documentaries in Mid-May. [1].
Alaska International Film Festival	2010	Anchorage	Alaska	International	The Alaska International Film Awards is an independent film competition that aims to recognize the best and brightest new work in international cinema and highlight Alaska's important role in the international film community.
All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival	2009	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually in November. We’re here to promote the art of screenwriting and filmmaking in the world of sports and competition.
American Movie Awards	1980	Las Vegas	Nevada	International	Awards held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada to honor excellence in film.
Ann Arbor Film Festival	1961	Ann Arbor	Michigan	International	Longest-running film festival showcasing experimental and independent film in North America. Held annually in late March.
Artfest Film Festival	1998	Harrisburg	Pennsylvania	International	A Pennsylvania film festival dedicated to bringing independent, underground, and avant-garde Cinema and Sound events to the Harrisburg area. Held annually in late May.
Atlanta Film Festival	1977	Atlanta	Georgia	International	Held annually in April. An Academy Award qualifying festival committed to discovering new filmmakers and representing the myriad of genres independent film covers, from drama to horror and everything in between.
Austin Film Festival	1994	Austin	Texas	National accepting international film entries	'The Writers' Festival' - for Filmmakers with emphasis on showcasing screenwriters in North America. Held annually in October.
Bahamas International Film Festival	2004	Paradise Island	The Bahamas	International
Bel Air Film Festival	2008	Los Angeles	California	International	An international festival held annually in November.
Berlin & Beyond Film Festival	1996	San Francisco	California	Special Interest	New films from Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland - held at the historic 1,400-seat Castro Theatre
Best Actors Film Festival	2011	San Francisco	California	International	The Best Actors Film Festival is committed to celebrating excellence in the creativity, craft and commitment of Actors. THEBAFF focuses on recognition for the contributions of the Actors and Directors in the film making process. Held in October in the Union Square District. http://www.thebestactors.com
Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest	2012	Los Angeles	California	International	An international screenplay contest held annually.
Big Eddy Film Festival	2012	Narrowsburg	New York	National/International	Like the pool of water in the Delaware River that inspired it’s name, the Big Eddy Film Festival will flow against the main current, providing a thoughtful and entertaining viewing experience for the Catskills, Delaware and Hudson River Valleys, and beyond. - held each September at the historic 135-seat Tusten Theatre. http://www.bigeddyfilm.com
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival	2003	Missoula	Montana	International/Non-Fiction	The premiere venue for non-fiction film in the American West. - held each February at the historic 1,100-seat Wilma Theatre. http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/
Black Maria Film + Video Festival	1981	New Jersey City	New Jersey	International	A film festival which tours annually to approximately 65 venues - museums, colleges, libraries, community organizations and other venues across the U.S. and abroad. festival opens at New Jersey City University before beginning its tour.
Boston Film Festival	1984	Boston	Massachusetts	International	Annually showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts in September.
The Boston Jewish Film Festival	1989	Boston	Massachusetts	Jewish	A non-competitive annual festival that screens the best contemporary films on Jewish themes from around the world. The festival presents features, shorts, documentaries, and conversations with visiting artists in order to explore the Jewish identity, the current Jewish experience and the richness of Jewish culture in relation to a diverse modern world. The festival is held annually in November throughout Boston and Greater Boston.
Boston Latino International Film Festival	2001	Boston	Massachusetts	International	BLIFF’s mission is to bring communities together through film, screening annually feature films, documentaries and shorts in October/November.
Boston Palestine Film Festival	2007	Boston	Massachusetts	International
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival	2007	Buffalo	New York	International	3 day festival held annually in the spring. http://www.buffaloniagarafilmfestival.com
Calgary International Film Festival	2000	Calgary	Alberta	International	Held annually for 10 days in late September or early October.
Calgary Underground Film Festival	2003	Calgary	Alberta	International	Held annually for 7 days in April.
California Film Awards	2010	San Diego	California	International	The California Film Awards honors new and cutting-edge American and foreign independent films in several competition categories.
Camden International Film Festival	2005	Camden	Maine	Documentary	Founded by Ben Fowlie.
Canada International Film Festival	2007	Vancouver	Canada	International	Film Festival held annually in Vancouver, BC. Filmmakers from around the world are honored for their cinematic achievement.
Castle Rock Film Festival	2009	Castle Rock	Colorado	Rocky Mountain Regional states	Held annually in late September or early October accepting films and scripts.
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival	2001	Cedar Rapids	Iowa	Regional accepting international entries	Held annually the first full non-Easter weekend in April.
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival	1994	Toronto	Ontario	International
Charleston International Film Festival	2007	Charleston	South Carolina	International	International film festival held in late April.
Chechnya Film Festival	2003	Washington	D.C.	International
Chicago International Children's Film Festival	1983	Chicago	Illinois	International	Largest fest of films for kids & youth in North America programming over 200 films from 40 countries annually. Held annually in late October for 10 days.
Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival	2003	Chicago	Illinois	International	One of the Nations Largest All Short films film festivals.
Chicago International Film Festival	1965	Chicago	Illinois	International
Chicago Palestine Film Festival	2002	Chicago	Illinois	International
Cincinnati Film Festival	2010	Cincinnati	Ohio	International	http://www.cincyfilmfest.com
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival	1997	Austin	Texas	International	Held annually in the spring showcasing Latin American, Latino and Indigenous films.
Cinequest Film Festival	1990	San Jose	California	International	The 13-day festival focuses on narrative films and includes shorts and student film programs. http://www.cinequest.org/
CinErotic FilmFest	2010	Atlanta	Georgia	International	Debuts February 12–14, 2010. CEFF celebrates sex-positive, diverse and empowering erotic cinema and performance by amateurs, independent artists and the avant-garde.
City University Film Festival	2009	New York City	New York	Regional, Special Interest	Official festival of CUNY featuring films by student filmmakers.
Cleveland International Film Festival	1977	Cleveland	Ohio	International
COLCOA	1997	Los Angeles	California	International	A week of French film Premieres in Hollywood - in April, at the Directors Guild of America.
Colorado Film Festival	2010	Wheat Ridge	Colorado	International	The Colorado International Film Festival strives to set a standard for excellence in recognizing the important work of emerging talent and masters of the cinema craft around the world. Quite simply, it is our mission to discover and celebrate extraordinary films.
Columbia Gorge International Film Festival	2008	Vancouver	Washington (state)	International	Held annually featuring independent films.
Columbus International Film & Video Festival	1953	Columbus	Ohio	International	North America's oldest film festival, held annually in November. As a competition festival, it is also known as The Chris Awards.
Dances With Films	1998	Los Angeles	California	International	The festival of unknowns (i.e. no celebrities)
DALLAS International Film Festival	2006	Dallas	Texas	International
DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival	2011	Washington, D.C.	Washington, D.C.	International
Denver Film Festival	1978	Denver	Colorado	International	Held annually in November.
Denver Underground Film Festival	1997	Denver	Colorado	International	A showcase for independent filmmakers and avant-garde cinema since 1997. Held yearly in October at the Starz Film Center.
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival	2008	Detroit	Michigan	International	Held annually in June; hosts the annual DWIFF Challenge.
Disposable Film Festival	2007	San Francisco	California	International	Held annually in January.
Dominican International Film Festival	2004	Puerto Plata	Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)	International	Held Annually in December for Spanish and Latin Independent Films.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival	1998	Vancouver	British Columbia	International	Largest documentary film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for ten days in May.
Edmonton International Film Festival	1986	Edmonton	Alberta	International
Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival	1997	Champaign	Illinois	Special interest	Founded by film critic.
Expresión en Corto International Film Festival	1997	San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato	Guanajuato	International	Mexico's largest competitive film festival.
Fantasia Festival	1996	Montreal	Quebec	Special interest	Devoted to fantasy, horror, martial arts, and science fiction genres.
Fantastic Fest	2005	Austin	Texas
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma	1971	Montreal	Quebec	International
Festivus film festival	2006	Denver	Colorado	National
First Glance Film Festival Hollywood	2000	Los Angeles	California	International
First Glance Film Festival Philadelphia	1997	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	International
Florida Film Festival	1992	Maitland	Florida	International	The Festival includes narrative and documentary features and shorts, animation, midnight movies, and a full array of educational forums, glamorous parties, and other special events.
Frameline Film Festival	1976	San Francisco	California	Special Interest, International	The longest-running, largest and most widely recognized LGBT film exhibition event in the world.|
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival	1998	Durham	North Carolina	International	Full Frame is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema.
GI Film Festival	2005	Washington	District of Columbia	International	Held each May, the GI Film Festival is the only film festival in the nation to focus on preserving the stories of American veterans. The organization also holds a film festival during Veterans Day weekend each November in Hollywood, CA. Submitted films include narrative and documentary features and shorts including animated films as well.
Gotham Screen Film Festival & Screenplay Contest	2007	New York City	New York	International	Showcase of new American and international cinema, with a competitive screenplay contest
Green Mountain Film Festival	1997	Montpelier	Vermont	International	Local, domestic and international films (features, documentaries, shorts, animation & more) to celebrate cinema and spring. From around the corner and around the world.
Guadalajara International Film Festival	1988	Guadalajara	Jalisco	International	Mexico and Latin America's most prestigious and important international film festival as well as one of the oldest in the continent
Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival	1999	Seabrook	Texas	International	The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival was created to showcase the discovery of new and emerging artists. Our Goals is to encourage the work of the Independent Filmmaker, and to promote the concept of film as an art, offering awards as a means of educational outreach and expanded awareness of independent film
Hatch Film Festival	2004	Bozeman	Montana	International	Hatch Film Festival's primary purpose is to help young artists advance through the mentorship and networking with established professionals in the film industry and other industries also.
Hamptons International Film Festival	1993	East Hampton	New York	International
Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF)	1981	Honolulu	Hawaii	International	Held annually in the fall for two weeks. HIFF states that it "is dedicated to the advancement of understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific, and North America through the medium of film." It is the largest such "East meets West" film festival in the United States.
Heartland Film Festival	1991	Indianapolis	Indiana	International	Held annually, its purpose is to recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life. $200,000 is awarded to independent filmmakers each year.
High Falls Film Festival	2001	Rochester	New York	International	High Falls Film Festival is one of the few film festivals worldwide that celebrates the work of women filmmakers, and is one of the longest running women’s film festivals on the East Coast. It includes features, documentaries, shorts, children’s and young adult programs, programs in film education and student film making competitions.
Highway 61 Film Festival	2011	Pine City	Minnesota	National	Held annually in mid-October, its purpose is to recognize and honor filmmakers in East Central Minnesota and other American cities up and down Old US Highway 61.
Hollywood East Film Festival	2008	Brookfield	Connecticut	International	With the growth of the film industry in the Northeast / New England, we wanted to provide fellow independent film makers in the region and beyond with a venue to display their creative work and share their creative ideas.
Hollywood Film Festival	1997	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually, its purpose is to make a connection between established Hollywood studios, independent filmmakers, and the global creative community, as well as to honor excellence in the art of filmmaking.
Hollywood Screenplay Contest	2011	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually in Los Angeles, California. Awards are presented to Screenwriters in film and television from around the world.
Honolulu Film Awards	2007	Honolulu	Hawaii	International	The Honolulu Film Awards recognizes outstanding achievement in filmmaking from around the world.
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival	1993	Toronto	Ontario	International	The world's largest film festival (as well as conference and market) dedicated entirely to documentaries. Typically runs from the last Thursday of April for 10 days. Most commonly known as Hot Docs.
Independent Film Festival of Boston	2003	Boston	Massachusetts	International	Independent films. Also known as also known as IFFBoston or IFFB. Held annually in April. The largest film festival in New England.
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles	2003	Los Angeles	California	International
Indianapolis International Film Festival	2004	Indianapolis	Indiana	International
Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival	1991	Toronto	Ontario	International	Canada’s largest queer film and video festival, held over 11 days in May
International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts (Shorts and Microcinema)	2012	Los Angeles	California	International	Festival recognizes and celebrates the upcoming fresh ideas and talent in the field of Cinematic Arts.
Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia	1996	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	International	Israeli films. Held annually in February–March. The largest film festival of its kind in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Ivy Film Festival	2001	Providence	Rhode Island	Student
Jacksonville Film Festival	2003	Jacksonville	Florida	International	Held annually for 4 days in mid-May.
KahBang Film Festival	2009	Bangor	Maine	International	Held annually August, part of the 9 day KahBang Music-Art-Film Festival. Known for their focus on Emerging Filmmakers, Narrative and Documentary Features, Music Docs, Short Films, and the "Kevin Norwood Bacon Award for Achievement in Cinema".
L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival	2007	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually in the spring. Largest dedicated comedy short film festival in the United States, and host of the L.A. Comedy Scripts screenplay competition.
Little Rock Film Festival	2006	Little Rock	Arkansas	International	Arkansas's premier independent film festival showcasing the top regional, national and international filmmaking talents. Held annually in early June.
Los Angeles Film Festival	1995	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually in June. Presented by Film Independent and the Los Angeles Times. Showcases independent, feature, documentary and short films, as well as music videos.
Love Your Shorts Film Festival	2011	Sanford	Florida	International	Held around Valentine's Day. The Festival screens only short films under 30 minutes in length. Films are divided into different blocks for screening. Audience members at each block vote for their favorite film and winners are announced on the spot. The winning films from each block advance to a final block for a panel of judges to pick the overall festival winner.
Macon Film Festival	2001	Macon	Georgia	International	Held Annually in February, dedicated to independent films.
Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival	2009	Seattle	Washington	Special interest	Devoted to action, animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema.
Magnolia Independent Film Festival	1997	Starkville	Mississippi	International and Regional	Mississippi's first and oldest independent film festival. Held annually in February for one weekend. Short films, experimental films, and many special events in which filmmakers participate.
Marina del Rey Film Festival Los Angeles	2011	Marina del Rey	CA	Regional	Marina del Rey is Los Angeles premier film Festival in September.
Marfa Film Festival	2008	Marfa	Texas	Regional	Born out of reception of There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men, both of which were filmed in the area
Margaret Mead Film Festival	1976	New York City	New York	International	The longest-running, premiere showcase for international documentaries in the United States. Held annually in November at the American Museum of Natural History in the New York City.
Martha's Vineyard Film Festival	2001	Chilmark	Massachusetts	International	Held annually in March, but also includes summer and winter film series, and special events at other times of the year. Community-oriented, featuring action/activism-inspiring films. Filmmakers/film subjects regularly speak after screenings.
Maryland Film Festival	1999	Baltimore	Maryland	International	Held annually for 4 days each May. Includes 40+ new features and 50+ new shorts, as well as a favorite film selected and hosted by MFF board member John Waters (filmmaker).
Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival	2004	Mexico City	Mexico City	International	Also known as FICCO (Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo), it is hosted by Cinemex.
Miami Short Film Festival	2002	Miami	Florida	International	Held annually for 10 days in mid November.
Miami International Film Festival	1983	Miami	Florida	International	Held annually for 10 days in March.
Midwest Ski Film Festival	2008	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	Regional	Takes place each October. MWSFF
Mile High Horror Film Festival	2010	Denver	Colorado	International	The festival's mission is to showcase the best independent horror, thriller, and sci-fi films from around the world. It takes place annually each October in the Denver metro area of Colorado.
Mill Valley Film Festival	1978	Mill Valley	California	International	Takes place each October, hosted by California Film Institute.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival	1983	Minneapolis-St. Paul	Minnesota	International	Held annually in the spring.
Moab International Film Festival	2012	Moab	Utah	International	Held annually in the fall. Film categories include: Experimental Film, Musically Inclined, Documentary, Environmental Landscapes, Comedy, and Outdoor Action. Accepts film submissions in multiple formats and without any entry fees. Moab International Film Festival
Mods & Rockers Film Festival	1999	Los Angeles	California	Special interest	Celebration of rock music culture films.
Montreal World Film Festival	1977	Montreal	Quebec	International
Monument Valley Film Festival	2007	Kayenta	Arizona	International	Held annually in the summer, it is the only film festival on the Navajo Nation.
Moondance International Film Festival	2000	Boulder	Colorado	International	Film writers, filmmakers and film score composers who, through their creative work, actively increase awareness, provide multiple viewpoints, address complex social issues, and strengthen ties between international audiences.
Mountainfilm in Telluride	1979	Telluride	Colorado	Independent	The oldest film festival celebrating the genre of mountain film in the United States, now also featuring stories about activism, adventure, the environment and world cultures.
Mountain Film Festival	2007	Mammoth	California	Independent	Dedicated to awarding independent Feature Films, Shorts, Documentaries, Foreign Films, Student Films, Mountain Films, Adventure Sports Films, Music Videos, Animations, and Experimental Films. .
Nashville Film Festival	1969	Nashville	Tennessee	International.	Founded in 1969 as the Sinking Creek Film Celebration. Takes place in April and is an Academy Award qualifier for Best Short Film and Best Animated Short Film. Features feature-length and short films from around the world.
Nantucket Film Festival	1996	Nantucket	Massachusetts	International	Held annually in June. Dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and appreciation of the art of screenwriting in the world of cinema. Has both film and screenplay competitions. Ben Stiller and Brian Williams are on the Board of Directors. with short films and features from around the world.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth - NFFTY	2007	Seattle	Washington	International	The largest youth film festival in the world. Held each spring in Seattle, NFFTY showcases films made by young directors 22 and under from around the world and draws audiences of more than 10,000.
Naperville Independent Film Festival	2008	Naperville	Illinois	International	Annual film festival featuring the work of independent filmmakers.
Native American Film and Video Festival	1979	New York City	New York	Indigenous Cinema	Bi-annual film festival held at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian feature indigenous works from throughout the Americas.
Nevada International Film Festival	2009	Las Vegas	Nevada	Independent	Annual film festival, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Celebrating American and International cinema.
New England Festival of Ibero American Cinema	2010	Providence	Rhode Island	Latin American	Annual competitive film festival dedicated to promote Latin American filmmakers and films from Spain and Portugal. Features New England premieres and a selection of internationally acclaimed Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American films.
New Orleans Film Festival	1989	New Orleans	Louisiana	International	Annual film festival, nicknamed "Cannes on the Mississippi," is organized by the nonprofit New Orleans Film Society and features national and international feature films and short films.
New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest	2007	New Brunswick	New Jersey	International	Only film festival in tri-state area dedicated to South Asian independent films. Features North American premieres and a select list of fresh and brilliant independent films by debut as well as established South Asian filmmakers or films on South Asian themes from all over the world
New York Asian Film Festival	2002	New York City	New York	Special interest	Features North American premieres and classic titles from Asian cinemas, especially horror, action, and martial arts genres.
New York City Independent Film Festival	2010	New York	New York	Independent/International	[A celebration of the true independent filmmaker, accepting narratives, documentaries, and music videos from anywhere in the world http://www.nycindiefilmfest.com nycindiefilmfest.com]
New York Film Festival	1962	New York City	New York	International	One of North America's oldest film festivals.
New York International Children's Film Festival	1997	New York City	New York	International	One of the largest film festivals for kids in North America, held annually from late-February to mid-March, with short films and features from around the world.
New York Polish Film Festival	2005	New York City	New York	Special interest	Dedicated to the cinema of Poland.
New York Screenplay Contest	2012	New York City	New York	Independent	The competition gives writers the opportunity to have their scripts read by a professional jury, receive industry recognition, and participate in a competition focused specifically on screenwriting.
Newport Beach Film Festival	1999	Newport Beach	California	International	Founded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a prestigious multicultural event, attracting over 40,000 attendees to Orange County.
Northwest Film & Video Festival	1973	Portland	Oregon	Regional	The oldest film festival in Oregon; an annual juried survey of new moving image arts by independent Northwest film and video makers, judged by a prominent filmmaker, curator or critic.
Ocelot Robot Film Festival	2011	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually in October/November.
Oregon Film Awards	2011	Willsonville	Oregon	International	Held annually.
Orlando Film Festival	2006	Orlando	Florida	International	Held annually in October/November.
Palm Springs International Film Festival	1989	Palm Springs	California	International
Parody 48 Hour Film Contest	2013	New York City	New York	Contest	[Participating teams get 48 hours to watch their assigned film, come up with a parody script, cast it, shoot it, edit it, lay down a soundtrack, and get us the final version on DVD! http://www.parody48.com parody48.com]
Philadelphia Film Festival	1991	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	International
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival	2008	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Special Interest
Philadelphia QFest	1995	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	International	Founded as the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, the name was changed to QFest in 2009. Presented by the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance.
PollyGrind Film Festival	2010	Las Vegas	Nevada	International	Underground, genre, horror, thriller, exploitation, fantasy, crime, found footage, transgression, experimental, animation, arthouse, documentary, and sci-fi film festival held every October in Las Vegas.
Portland International Film Festival	1977	Portland	Oregon	International	The biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films each February.
Portland Jewish Film Festival	1992	Portland	Oregon	International	Annual festival exploring themes of spirituality and Jewish identity throughout all parts of the world.
Project Twenty1 Film Festival	2006	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	International	Screenings include The 21-Day Filmmaking Competition and The Philadelphia Filmathon. Held annually in autumn.
Provincetown International Film Festival	1999	Provincetown	Massachusetts	International	Held annually in June. Dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of acclaimed and emerging directors, producers and actors. The festival's theme, "Filmmaking on the Edge," is reflected in the showcase of work and visionary artists who are honored.
Quebec City Film Festival	2011	Quebec City	Quebec	International	Better known by its French name "Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (FCVQ)", it's dedicated to putting movies at the heart of Quebec City.
Red Rock Film Festival	2004	Zion Canyon, St. George, Springdale, Ivins	Utah	International	Held 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 Music Film Festival	1983	Portland	Oregon	International	Annual festival exploring the interplay between sound and image, music and culture.
Reel Shorts Film Festival	2007	Grande Prairie	Alberta	International	Festival of short films held annually for 5 days in early May
ReelHeART International Film Festival	2004	Toronto	Ontario	International	Held annually last week of June. Has screenplay and film making competitions for short and feature films and docs from around the world. First international film festival to feature cast-to-type Live Reads for feature screenplay winners. Toronto's "cool" film festival. Known internationally as a mentoring film festival for both Screenwriters and Film makers.
ReelWorld Film Festival	2001	Toronto	Ontario	International	An annual spring film festival and a charitable foundation founded by actress Tonya Lee Williams.
Rhode Island International Film Festival	1997	Providence	Rhode Island	International	Held annually for 6 days during the second week of August
RiverRun International Film Festival	1998	Winston-Salem	North Carolina	International	Held annually each Spring, devoted to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints.
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival	1987	Colorado Springs	Colorado	International	Held annually in early November showcasing films made by Women. The festival features a mix of documentary, short and narrative films.
The Rome International Film Festival	2003	Rome	Georgia	International	MovieMaker Magazine called it “one of the outstanding film festivals in the Southeast.”
Rooftop Films	1997	New York City	New York	International	A summer-long outdoor film festival that screens new independent films on rooftops and in other scenic outdoor spots.
San Antonio Film Festival	1994	San Antonio	Texas	International	Held annually in the month of June. Awards a low-rider bike as the grand prize.
San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival	2004	San Antonio	Texas	International	The SAICFF offers $101,000 cash prize to the Best of Festival winner, the single largest cash prize to an individual of any independent film festival in America. The SAICFF showcases artists and their work who aspire to produce excellent media for the glory of God. Categories include feature, documentary, promotional, commercial, short and young filmmaker.
Sacramento Film and Music Festival	2000	Sacramento	California	International	Juried, all genre, includes student section, 10 days, late July.
San Diego Film Festival	2001	San Diego, La Jolla	California	International	Held in September the destination festival is a juried competition to showcase the best of independent film in narrative feature, short film, documentary, Native American and Music for Film categories. The Festival brings independent filmmakers together with film industry leaders and celebrities.
San Diego Black Film Festival	2002	San Diego	California	International	To celebrate the art & power of film by creating unique, interactive, memorable film-going experiences.
San Diego Latin Film Festival	2001	San Diego	California	International	Held annually during the month of March. Several prizes awarded each year.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival	2006	San Francisco	California	Special interest, Independent.
San Francisco Green Film Festival	2011	San Francisco	California	International
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival	1982	San Francisco	California	Special interest, International	Dedicated to Asian and Asian American films.
San Francisco International Film Festival	1957	San Francisco	California	International
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival	1980	San Francisco	California	Special Interest, International
Santa Barbara International Film Festival	1985	Santa Barbara	California	International
Sarasota Film Festival	1999	Sarasota	Florida	International	Considered by many as the acme of regional film festivals. Sarasota's meteoric rise among regional film festivals has allowed it to host international luminaries and grow exponentially. As a hallmark of the cultural and film scene in Sarasota, The SFF is known for its fine treatment of filmmakers, events and year-round education programs.
Science Fiction Fantasy Short Film Festival	2006	Seattle	Washington	Special interest	Devoted to action, animation, fantasy, and science fiction cinema.
Seattle International Film Festival	1976	Seattle	Washington	International	The largest film festival in the United States.
Sedona Film Festival	1994	Sedona	Arizona	International	One of the largest film festivals in Arizona.
The Shortie Awards	2001	Washington	DC	International	Recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7–18, and their teachers.
Slamdance Film Festival	1995	Park City	Utah	International	By filmmakers for filmmakers, Slamdance has become a year-round organization fostering the development of unique and innovative filmmakers.
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival	1999	Birmingham	Alabama	International	Held annually the last weekend in September at a number of places in downtown Birmingham.
Sonoma Valley Film Festival	1996	Sonoma	California	International	Set in the heart of California wine country, one of the most prestigious of the smaller "destination" film festivals in the United States.
SoCal Film Festival	2005	Huntington Beach	California	International	Set in the heart of southern California, an independent film festival organized by experienced industry professionals. Supported by the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitor’s Bureau and the Huntington Beach Film Commission. "Named as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 20 Festivals worth the entry fee."
South Asian International Film Festival	2004	Manhattan	New York City	International	Held annually in October, SAIFF is the 'Largest' independent film film festival for South Asian and Indian Diaspora filmmakers in the United States. www.saiff.org.
South by Southwest	1987	Austin	Texas	Special interest	SXSW Film was added to the annual music festival in 1994, focusing on new directing talent.
Springfield and the Ozarks 48-Hour Film Festival	2006	Springfield	Missouri	Special interest	SATO48 challenges filmmakers to create a short film entirely from scratch over the course of 48 hours.
Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival (DOCUTAH)	2009	St. George	Utah	International	Held annually for one week in September.
Staten Island Film Festival	2006	Staten Island	New York	International	Held annually in June, SIFF is a competitive international film festival. It accepts independent short, documentary and feature submissions from around the world, and provides filmmakers access to industry leading professionals and celebrities.
Student Art Festival (STARTFEST)	2012	Orlando	Florida	Special Interest, Student	Held annually in June, Student Art Festival (STARTFEST) is the only student film festival in the United States where participants receive one-on-one feedback from industry professionals. www.StudentArtFestival.org
Sundance Film Festival	1978	Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Sundance	Utah	International	Held annually in January, Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the United States.
Tallgrass Film Festival	2003	Wichita	Kansas	International	This four-day festival, held in October, accepts independent short and feature submissions from all over the world.
Tampa International Film Festival	2003	Tampa	Florida	International
Telluride Film Festival	1974	Telluride	Colorado	International	Considered to be one of the best and most influential film festivals in the world, it is also one of the most exclusive and expensive film festivals out there.
Telluride Horror Show	2010	Telluride	Colorado	International	3-day horror, fantasy, and sci-fi film festival held every October in Telluride, Colorado.
Three Rivers Film Festival	1982	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	International	A program of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, emphasizing independent film.
Titular Head (film festival)	unknown	Grinnell	Iowa	Special Interest	Considered by many to be the best student film festival ever.
The Shortie Awards	2001	Washington	D.C.	International	Recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7–18, and their teachers.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival	2006	Toronto	Ontario	Special interest	Annual showcase of horror, sci-fi, action, and cult cinema from around the world.
Toronto Beaches Film Festival	2012	Toronto	Ontario	International	Held annually last week of June. First international festival held in the "Beaches Community". Sister festival of the ReelHeART International Film Festival. Focuses on surf, environmental, urban sustainability, animal rights, social justice and beach culture films and documentaries.
Toronto Independent Film Festival	2008	Toronto	Ontario	International	Annual film festival that screens independent short films and feature films.
Toronto International Film Festival	1976	Toronto	Ontario	International	The world's largest film festival open to the general public, as well as North America's most prestigious and major. It is held annually in September. The city itself also contains the world's largest number of film festivals, ranging from cultural to independent.
Toronto Palestine Film Festival	2009	Toronto	Ontario	Palestinian	Canada's largest Palestinian film festival. The Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Palestinian cinema, music, cuisine and art to GTA audiences. TPFF was conceived in 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Al-Nakba. For general inquiries about TPFF please contact us: Toronto Palestine Film Festival 102A-1075 Bay St., Ste 148 Toronto, ON M5S 2B2
Toronto Student Film Festival	2005	Toronto	Ontario	International	A prestigious, annual, free entree film festival that screens films made by students from 12–18 years old.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival	1997	Toronto	Ontario	Special Interest	One of North America's largest Asian film festivals.
Trail Dance Film Festival	2005	Duncan	Oklahoma	International	Annual Festival that is part of the Southwest Association of Film for where filmmakers compete for the Golden Drover Award.
Traverse City Film Festival	2005	Traverse City	Michigan	International	Annual festival co-founded by filmmaker Michael Moore.
Tribeca Film Festival	2002	New York City	New York	International	Founded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro.
True/False Film Festival	2004	Columbia	Missouri	Documentary	Founded by Paul Sturtz and David Wilson.
The United Film Festivals	2002	Multiple Cities	USA	International	The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent.
Twin Cities Arab Film Festival	2002	Minneapolis–St. Paul	Minnesota	International	Produced by Mizna, TCAFF exhibits films made by and about Arabs, but also about non-Arabs who live in the Arab world.
US International Film & Video Festival	1967	Multiple Cities	USA	International	Founded in 1967 and is one of the world's leading international events devoted exclusively to recognition of outstanding Business, Television, Documentary, Educational, Entertainment, Industrial and Informational productions.
Vancouver Asian Film Festival	1995	Vancouver	British Columbia	International	Largest Asian film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for 4–5 days in November.
Vaughan Film Festival	2013	Vaughan	Ontario	International
Vancouver International Film Festival	1982	Vancouver	British Columbia	International	Held annually for two weeks in late September and early October.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival	1988	Vancouver	British Columbia	International	Largest queer film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for eleven days in late August.
Vermont International Film Festival	1988	Burlington	Vermont	International	World’s oldest environmental and human rights film festival.
Virginia Film Festival	1987	Charlottesville	Virginia	International	General topic film festival held annually in November; part of the University of Virginia.
Waterfront Film Festival	1999	Saugatuck	Michigan	International	The Midwest's premier independent film festival showcasing the top regional, national and international filmmaking talents. Held annually in early June.
Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema	2001	Waterloo	Ontario	International	Only public festival in the world dedicated to feature animation. Held annually in November.
Whistler Film Festival	2001	Whistler	British Columbia	International	Held annually over the first weekend of December, the Whistler Film Festival features six juried competitive sections and one audience award combined with a concentrated industry conference organized to address filmmaking in the digital age.
WILDsound Film Festival	2003	Toronto	Ontario	International	World's only Monthly Feedback Film Festival; held at the National Film Board of Canada three days each month.
Wisconsin Film Festival	1999	Madison	Wisconsin	International	Annual showcase of independent and international documentary, narrative, experimental, student and animated films. Runs for 4 days in early April
Woodstock Film Festival	1999	Woodstock	New York	International	Each year film and music lovers from around the world gather at the Woodstock Film Festival for an innovative variety of films, first-class concerts, workshops, celebrity-led panels, an awards ceremony, and fantastic parties.
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival	1961	Houston	Texas	Special interest	Dedicated to the independent features and short films.
World Series of Screenwriting	2012	Hollywood	California	International	Dedicated to the aspiring screenwriters.
Yorkton Film Festival	1950	Yorkton	Saskatchewan	Independent	North America's oldest film festival, held annually.
Yosemite International Film Festival	2009	Los Angeles	California	Independent	Held annually to celebrate independent cinema and writing of all genres in several competition categories.
Young People's Film Festival	1976	Portland	Oregon	Youth, regional	Annual festival dedicated to the works of filmmakers grades K-12 living in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Zero Film Festival	2007	New York, Los Angeles, Miami Beach	New York, California, Florida	Self-financed cinema	Annual Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.
$100 Film Festival	1992	Calgary	Alberta	International	Annual festival dedicated to screening short films on Super 8mm and 16mm film.
Vietnamese International Film Festival	2003	Los Angeles	California	Vietnamese	Biennial film festival for Vietnamese filmmakers outside and inside Vietnam.

Oceania

See also: List of film festivals in Oceania

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Sydney Underground Film Festival	2007	Sydney	Australia	International	An annual film festival held in Sydney (and soon to start touring nationally) that celebrates quality, independent, arthouse, experimental, provocative and daring films from around the world. www.suff.com.au
A Night of Horror International Film Festival	2006	Sydney	Australia	International	An annual genre specific film festival held in Sydney over ten days in March/April, followed by national and international tour.
Adelaide Film Festival	2002	Adelaide	Australia	International	A biennial, non-competitive film festival held on alternating years to the Adelaide Festival of Arts over two weeks in late February.
Australian International Film Festival	2006	Melbourne	Australia	International	Held in October 2006. An unrelated festival with the same name was renamed the Canberra International Film Festival.
Brisbane International Film Festival	1992	Brisbane	Australia	International	Focuses on films from the Pacific Rim.
Byron Bay Film Festival	2006	Byron Bay	Australia	International	An annual 9 day festival held in March with a focus on human interest, surf, environmental, animation, experimental and short films .
Canberra International Film Festival	1996	Canberra	Australia	International	First known as the Australian International Film Festival, it is held annually in October. www.silversunpictures.com.au/csff
Clare Valley Film Festival	2009	Clare Valley	Australia	International	A biennial, showcasing works by Australian and international independent filmmakers with the focus of inspiring and educating young people from South Australia’s regional areas in the art of filmmaking.
Documentary Edge Festival	2005	Auckland, Wellington	New Zealand	International	Documentary Edge Festival is Australasia's premiere international documentary film festival held annually in Auckland and Wellington from April to June. The Festival showcases the very best in documentary films from New Zealand and around the world. It also includes a Gala Awards, Q&A Sessions with filmmakers, various social functions and special events.
Dungog Film Festival	2007	Dungog	Australia	Australian	Dungog Film Festival, world’s biggest celebration of Australian film, is a 4 day event set in a picturesque country town that showcases the best of new and classic Australian cinema. DFF has become a key national event and the ultimate mini-break with a culture hit.
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival	2007	Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth	Australia	Special interest	Features films that focus on various human rights issues.
Lebanese Film Festival (NSW)	2012	Sydney with other travelling events including, Canberra	Australia	National Cinema and Special interest	Features films either made by Lebanese filmmakers, produced or filmed in Lebanon, or showcases an aspect, issue, tradition or person of relevance to Lebanon.
Mardi Gras Film Festival	1978	Sydney	Australia	International	Held annually in February–March
Melbourne International Film Festival	1951	National	Australia	International	Held annually in July or August.
New Zealand International Film Festivals	1970	Major cities nationwide	New Zealand	International	Held in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christchurch, the traveling festival offers a smaller program in 10 other cities.
Sydney Film Festival	1954	Sydney	Australia	International	Held annually for two weeks in June.
Tropfest	1993	Sydney	Australia	International	Annual short film festival.
Singapore Film Festival Perth	2012	Perth	Australia	Special interest	Features films made in Singapore.

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Traveling, online festivals

Name	Est.	Type	Details
48 Hour Film Project	2001	Special interest	A traveling contest in which teams of filmmakers are assigned a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialog, and have 48 hours to create a short film containing those elements. The films are then shown in cities across the United States.
48 Go Green	2009	International, Online	An ecological themed competition wherein filmmakers are given 48 hours to write, produce, act, and film a short movie with an environmentalist theme.
Animals Online Film Festival	2012	International, Online	Online short film festival devoted to animals.
Ann Arbor Film Festival	1963	International	One of the pioneers of the travelling film festival, the AAFF annually visits more than 16 cities with highlights of cutting-edge, experimental, and artistically-inspired films from that year's full festival program.
Campus MovieFest	2001	Special interest	The world's largest student film festival, CMF is held annually at over 30 colleges and universities worldwide. Participation is free and participants are provided an Apple Computer, a video camera, and software to create 5-minute films.
CON-CAN Movie Festival	2005	International, Online	Annual movie festival that showcases content from around the globe. The first borderless movie festival, CON-CAN has been presenting 20 selected movies a month on its website where viewers can watch for free and "Choose the World's Best Short Movie" for the Audience Award.
Dawn Breakers International Film Festival	2007	International	Baha'i-inspired film festival accepts films in many genres and lengths. No entry fee film festival.
Filminute	2006	International	Filminute is the international one-minute film festival that showcases, awards and promotes the best one-minute films from around the world.
Gadabout Traveling Film Festival	2002	Special interest	Touring festival that screens a program of around 20 international independent short films.
International Random Film Festival	2009	International	IRFF is celebrating randomness in cinema. 25 films are selected randomly to the International Competition every year from all the submissions. The Festival is organized annually in a randomly selected location, on a random opening date. Awards are given out randomly.
Kinodot Online Short Film Festival	2012	International	Kinodot is online festival of minimalistic short film. Criteria: No Money, No Mumbling, No Music, No Montage.
Nicktoons Film Festival	2004	Special interest	An annual animation short film contest in which the winners have their works broadcast on Nickelodeon.
Once a Week Online Film Festival	2010	International, Online	Weekly showcase of short indie films under 30 minutes.
Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation	1977	Special interest	Animated shorts, under the "Sick & Twisted", and "New Generation" banners, tours over 50 cities in the US and Canada annually. Birthplace of "Beavis and Butthead", as well as "Southpark" (the first episode - "Spirit of Christmas" was premiered by Spike and Mike as an uncensored short).
The Disposable Film Festival	2007	International, Online	Disposable media must be central and integral to the film, length up to 10 min.
Zero Film Festival	2008	Special interest	A touring program of audience choice award winning films from the New York, Los Angeles and London festival events. The films are presented in select cities throughout North America and Europe.

See also

• List of film awards
• Lists of films
• Toronto Student Film Festival

External links

• Movie festivals and events worldwide at the Internet Movie Database
• International Film Festival Database
• FilmFestivals.com
• Directory of International Film Festivals
• World's largest film festival list
• Interactive map of U.S. Film Festivals
• Map of European, African and Asian film festivals