Original sentence: Known as a filmmakers’ festival, the annual Mill Valley Film Festival offers a non-competitive environment for exhibiting independent and world cinema.Screen International has named Mill Valley a Top 10 US film festival.The Bay Area continues to be a significant market for independent and international film{fact}, and MVFF provides a forum for introducing new films to West coast audiences
Edited sentence: For filmmakers, audiences and industry professionals alike, it’s the perfect environment for film.Gala celebrations, parties, seminars and opportunities to mingle with filmmakers in a spectacular setting are just a few of the reasons that Screen International named Mill Valley a Top 10 US film festival.Known as a filmmakers’ festival, the annual Mill Valley Film Festival offers a high-profile, prestigious and non-competitive environment perfect for celebrating the best in independent and world cinema.The Bay Area continues to be a significant market for independent and international film, and MVFF consistently provides a forum for introducing new films to West coast audiences