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
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.
Cape Winelands Film Festival	2008	Cape Town and Stellenbosch	South Africa	Local / International / Independent	The Fastest growing International Film Festival in South Africa with a serious commitment and a Window on World Cinema. Entries http://films-for-africa.co.za
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.
Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival	2011	Durban	South Africa	Local & International	Independent of the better known DIFF, the DGLFF screens films and documentaries of interest or relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. Pink African Premiere status allows films new to the African continent to be screened first at DGLFF. Workshops, discussion groups and a growing filmmakers marketplace are supported, along with visual and performing arts whose subjects deal with sexuality and culture from diverse perspectives.
Eko International Film Festival	2010	Lagos	Nigeria	International
GOLD LION FILM FESTIVAL	2004	Mbabane	Swaziland	International	Africa's showcase for short cinema from Africa and around the world, held annually in Swaziland in October with screenings in South Africa, Lesotho and Mozambique. Films under 45 minutes compete in student, documentary, animation and Best Short of the Year categories. Thousands of international filmmakers from over 80 countries have found the Gold Lion the best place to exhibit their work to an African audience. More information at www.goldlionfest.co.sz
Jozi Film Festival	2012	Johannesburg	South Africa	Local	The 1st annual Jozi Film Festival is aimed at showcasing local film makers and the stories of Johanesburg in the form of documentaries and feature films. This grassroots festival is the first of its kind in Johannesburg and starts of the South African Film Festival Calendar for the year. This festival is certainly not to be missed.
International Film Festival of Marrakech	2000	Marrakech	Morocco	International
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	Regional	The largest African film festival
Zanzibar International Film Festival	1997	Zanzibar City	Tanzania	International
Zimbabwe International Film Festival	1997	Harare	Zimbabwe	International

Asia

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF)	2011	Beijing	China	International	Annually held in April, Beijing. http://www.bjiff.com/2012/english/
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.
Abu Dhabi Film Festival	2007	Abu Dhabi	United Arab Emirates	International	An annual film festival showcasing films from the Arab world alongside international works.
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.
Bring Your Own Film Festival	2004	Puri	India	Special interest
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.
Changchun Film Festival	1992	Changchun	China	International, regional	Held biennially.
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.
Development Film Festival	2005	Chennai	India	International	The Development Film Festival is envisioned to be a creative platform for the film makers to showcase their works on the themes and issues concerning development of the poor and vulnerable communities. The Festival helps promote the public view, debate and meaningful action around the issues.
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.
Festival of New	2011	Chandigarh	India	International	Organised by Fostinno, it takes place every in September.
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	China	International
Hyderabad International Film Festival	2007	Hyderabad	India	International
Indonesian Film Festival	1955	Jakarta	Indonesia	National	Held intermittently, its purpose is to exhibit nominees for the Citra Award, the national film industry award.
Indonesian International Fantastic Film Festival	2007	Jakarta	Indonesia	National	The annual festival of the screenings of worldwide best Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, and Anime movies.
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 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
Lahore International Children's Film Festival	2007	Lahore	Pakistan	International	The Festival aims to promote films made by and for children. It is committed to screen high quality new film and video work made by and for children in all genres from around the world.
Kara Film Festival	2001	Karachi	Pakistan	International
Kolkata Film Festival	1995	Kolkata	India	International	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.
Lifescapes Southeast Asian Film Festival	2010	Chiang Mai	Thailand	Mainland SE Asia (Cambodia, Lao, Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam)	Lifescapes screens contemporary films – documentary, docu-drama, or dramatized – to showcase thoughtful work with a social conscience. The festival includes work from filmmakers of mainland Southeast Asia who make meaningful social commentary, showing the beautiful without flinching from grim reality. The program is interactive, offering directors, producers, media representatives, NGO representatives, and audience members the opportunity to join together in post-screening Q&A sessions and panel discussions throughout the program.
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.
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.
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.
Pusan International Film Festival	1996	Busan	South Korea	International	One of the largest film festivals in Asia.
Pune International Film Festival	2002	Pune	India	International	Held annually in January, the festival, also known as PIFF, focuses on Asian and international films.
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.
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.

Europe

See also: List of film festivals in Europe

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Aesthetica Short Film Festival	2011	York	England	International Short Film	Organised by Aesthetica, ASFF is an annual celebration of independent short film from across the world. www.asff.co.uk
Africa in Motion	2006	Edinburgh	Scotland	African cinema	Held annually in Edinburgh, Africa in Motion is the biggest African film festival in the UK
Amplitude Film Festival	2012	Bude, Devon	England	Extreme sports	http://www.amplitudefilmfestival.com/
Amsterdam Film eXperience	2006	Amsterdam	Netherlands	International	New Media, cross-over, animation, interaction, experimental, installations.
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/
ART&TUR	2008	Barcelos	Portugal	International Tourism Film Festival	Held annually in September or October, http://www.tourfilm-festival.com
Anifilm	2010	Trebon	Czech Republic	International	Held in Trebon, dedicated to animated films.
Belgrade International Film Festival	1971	Belgrade	Serbia	International	Also called "FEST", the festival is held annually in February or March.
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.
Cambridge Film Festival	1977	Cambridge	England	International	Held annually, currently in September.
Camerimage	1993	Łódź	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.
Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards	2010	Cannes	France	International corporate films and TV documentaries	An annual festival for corporate films and videos, TV documentaries, online media and anti-corporate films. http://www.cannescorporate.com
CPH:PIX	2003	Copenhagen	Denmark	International	Held annually in April.
Curtas Vila do Conde - International Film Festival	1993	Vila do Conde	Portugal	International	One of the most important cinematographic and cultural events in Portugal dedicated to short-films and much more. Held annually in July.
Cyprus International Film Festival	2006	Nicosia	Cyprus	International
Cyprus International Short Film Festival	2008	Nicosia	Cyprus	International
Discovery Zone Luxembourg City Film Festival	2011	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	International	Discovery Zone Luxembourg City Film Festival offers a panorama of nearly forty films, punctuated by a variety of events (short films, lectures, previews, special events etc.) and structured in a number of different sections (features, documentaries, educational...). www.discoveryzone.lu
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/
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.
Edinburgh Short Film Festival	2005	Edinburgh	Scotland	International	Derived from the Leith Short Film Festival, the festival runs in June screening high quality Scottish, UK & International shorts alongside lively networking events. http://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/
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.
Film Festival ContraVision	1992	Berlin	Germany	Special interest	Annual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Blow Up".
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	Annual film festival which aims to support and promote the creativity of film and authors from all over the world, primarily through the Internet that we think is the basic kind of communication in the future. FNW believes that the film speaks the universal language and therefore we do not want any prejudices or any thematic framework. The aim of this festival is to present the important and innovative films of high artistic value from the whole world.
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.
International Animation Film Festival GOLDEN KUKER	2010	Sofia	Bulgaria	International	Held annually in June
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 Festival Landau	2001	Landau	Germany	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 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.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival	1946	Karlovy Vary	Czech Republic	International	Category A since 1956, organised yearly.
Kaunas International Film Festival	2007	Kaunas	Lithuania	International	Held annually in October.
Leeds International Film Festival	1986	Leeds	England	International	Largest festival in England outside London
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pennine Film Festival	—	Accrington, Lancashire	England	International
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.
SCENECS International Debut Film Festival	2006	Amersfoort and Hilversum	Netherlands	International	Held annually in November. Competitive specilized festival for debut fiction- and documentarymakers. Also screens, outside the competition, films of established filmmakers. The festival ends every year with a Grand Gala.http://www.scenecs.com
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.
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.
Viennale	1960	Vienna	Austria	International	Held annually in October.
VOICES International Film Festival	2010	Vologda	Russia	International	Created and run by a French company, VOICES Festival in Russia is featuring the young european cinema and promotes young filmmakers via the 10-films competition program of first and second feature movies and a vast out-of-competition program.
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.
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.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Name	Est.	City	Country	Type	Notes
Anima Mundi	1992	Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo	Brazil	Regional, Special interest	Competitive Brazilian video and film festival devoted exclusively to animation.
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.
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.
Festival internacional de cinema e video ambiental	1999	Goias	Brazil	Latin American, Environmental	Held annually in June.
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.
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 City International Contemporary Film Festival	2004	Mexico City	Mexico	International	Also known as FICCO (Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo).
Oaxaca International Independent Film and Video Festival	2010	Oaxaca	Mexico	International	An official cultural event of the long and storied city of Oaxaca de Juárez. Held annually in December.
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

North America

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

Another hole in the head	2004	san francisco	Province/State	Type	Notes
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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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 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
Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival	2010	Buffalo	New York		Week long festival held annually in October organized by filmmakers to spotlight edgy, creative, independent horror films probably not shown at the local multiplex - a film festival for people who love to make horror films and people who love to watch horror films. http://www.buffaloscreams.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.
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
Charlotte Film Festival	2005	Charlotte	North Carolina	International	The Charlotte Film Festival provides a cultural hub for established and emerging film artists to showcase their works to the region’s top producers, peers, investors and viewers. The event is held annually during the month of March.
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
Chico Independent Film Festival	2010	Chico	California	Independent	The CIFF works to meld the vision of Art and Commerce, and blend it with Travel and Tourism presenting a well-balanced, and well-received, launch of Chico's only Independent Film Festival.
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/
Cincinnati Film Festival	2010	Cincinnati	Ohio	International	http://www.cincyfilmfest.com
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
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.
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.
DIY Film Festival	2001	Hollywood	California	International	A showcase for Do It Yourself filmmaking since 2001. Screenings are year around at various venues in L.A., Gala in March.
Disposable Film Festival	2007	San Francisco	California	International	Held annually in January.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
(Maranatha Christian International Film Festival)	2011	Rochester, New York	USA	International	MCIFF is a five-star event bringing everyone in Christian filmmaking together under one roof: Producers, Directors, Production Companies, Actors, Writers, Studio Executives, Filmmakers, Performers, Musicians, Designers and more!.http://www.maranathafilmfest.com/
Marfa Film Festival	2008	Marfa	Texas	Regional	Born out of reception of There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men, both of which were filmed in the area
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Palm Springs International Film Festival	1989	Palm Springs	California	International
Park City Film Music Festival	2004	Park City	Utah	International
Philadelphia Film Festival	1991	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	International
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival	2008	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Special Interest
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.
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.
ReelHeART International Film Festival	2004	Toronto	Ontario	International	Focuses on films made outside studios, independent, heart and guts to make films. Seeks the "best in indie" features, shorts narratives, docs and dance and music related. All films are premieres. All films compete. Held annually in late June.
Reel Music Film Festival	1983	Portland	Oregon	International	Annual festival exploring the interplay between sound and image, music and culture.
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.
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 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 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.
Seattle International Film Festival	1976	Seattle	Washington	International	The largest film festival in the United States.
Science Fiction Fantasy Short Film Festival	2006	Seattle	Washington	Special interest	Devoted to action, animation, fantasy, and science fiction cinema.
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.
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.
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.
Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival	1995	Temecula	California	International	Showcases the best in contemporary, independent, emerging film and music talent from all across America and around the world.
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 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 Reel Asian International Film Festival	1997	Toronto	Ontario	Special Interest	One of North America's largest Asian film festivals.
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.
U.S. International Film and Video Festival	1967	Los Angeles	California	International	Held annually each March
Vancouver Asian Film Festival	1995	Vancouver	British Columbia	International	Largest Asian film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for 4–5 days in November.
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.
White Sands International Film Festival	2003	Las Cruces	New Mexico	International	Held annually during August.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
Bitfilm Festival	2000	International, online	Emphasizes digital media.
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.
Nicktoons Film Festival	2004	Special interest	An annual animation short film contest in which the winners have their works broadcast on Nickelodeon.
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.
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.

See also

• List of film awards
• Lists of films

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