فهرست جشنواره‌های فیلم دنیا

فهرست زیر شامل جشنواره‌های بزرگ برگزار شده در جهان است که بر اساس قاره تقسیم بندی شده‌است.
آفریقا
Name
Est.
City
Country
Type
Notes
جشنواره فیلم قاهره
۱۹۷۶
International
The first film festival in the Middle East
کارتاژ
۱۹۶۶
Regional
In order to be eligible for competition, films in the festival must have a director of African or Middle Eastern nationality.
داکانما
۲۰۰۶
Special interest
First documentary film festival in the region.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم دوربان
۱۹۷۹
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.
جشنواره فیلم مراکش
۲۰۰۰
International
Out In Africa South African Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
۱۹۹۴
International
Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou
۱۹۶۹
Regional
The largest African film festival
Zanzibar International Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
International
Zimbabwe International Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
International
آسیا
Name
Est.
City
Country
Type
Notes
International Film Festival Ahmedabad (IFFA)
۲۰۰۹
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)
۲۰۰۹
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.
جشنواره فیلم ابوظبی
۲۰۰۷
International
An annual film festival showcasing films from the Arab world alongside international works.
Alpavirama South Asian Short Film Festival (Alpavirama)
۲۰۱۱
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
۲۰۰۴
Animation
An annual film festival showcasing international and local animation works.
جشنواره فیلم آسیا پاسیفیک
۱۹۵۴
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
۲۰۰۵
Special interest
An annual film and documentary festival devoted to the works of first-time filmmakers.
بانکوک
۲۰۰۳
International
Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, a government agency.
Bring Your Own Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
Special interest
CAMBOFEST
۲۵۵۰ (۲۰۰۷)
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.
چانگچون
۱۹۹۲
International, regional
Held biennially.
Cinemanila International Film Festival
۱۹۹۹
International
Founded by Filipino maverick filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz, it is held annually.
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
۲۰۰۵
National
Showcasing indie films and shorts in the Cultural Center of the Philippines, it is held annually.
Cochin International Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
International
CON-CAN Movie Festival
۲۰۰۵
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.
Didor International Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
International
جشنواره فیلم دبی
۲۰۰۴
International
ایلات
۲۰۰۳
International
Founded by lead Israeli Publicist Chen Sadan Shelach -held annually.
جشنواره فیلم فجر
۱۹۸۲
International
Under supervision of Iran Ministry of Culture in, it takes place every February in on the anniversary of the انقلاب ۱۳۵۷ ایران.
FreedomFilmFest
۲۰۰۳
International
Human rights film festival held annually, organised by local human rights NGO, Pusat KOMAS.
FulMarxx Shorts Fest
۲۰۰۷
Special interest
Indias largest short film festival.
جشنواره و جوایز فیلم اسب طلایی
۱۹۶۲
Regional
The annual month-long festival featuring Chinese-language and Asian films culminates in a prestigious awards ceremony.
حیفا
۱۹۸۳
International
Israels first film festival, it is held each year during the holiday of سوکوت on the ridge of کوه کرمل overlooking the مدیترانه.
هیروشیما
۱۹۸۵
International
آسیفا
جشنواره فیلم هنگ کنگ
۱۹۷۷
International
Hyderabad International Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
International
جشنواره فیلم اندونزی
۱۹۵۵
National
Held intermittently, its purpose is to exhibit nominees for the Citra Award, the national film industry award.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم هند
۱۹۵۲
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.
جشنواره فیلم کرالا
۱۹۹۶
International, Regional
Held annually in November or December. Competition program is restricted to films produced in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
جاکارتا
۱۹۹۸
International
Held annually in November or December. The biggest film festival in Southeast Asia.
Japanese Film Festival (Manila)
۲۰۰۴
Japanese
Known also as Manila Eiga Sai, an annual film festival showcasing Japanese films.
Japanese Film Festival (Singapore)
Before 1999
Japanese
Annual film festival devoted to Japanese films.
جئونجو
۲۰۰۰
International
Focuses on digital, independent, and art films.
اورشلیم
۱۹۸۴
International
Annual festival featuring films from all over the world; awards in numerous categories
Kara Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
International
کلکته
۱۹۹۵
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.
کوالالامپور
۲۰۰۷
International
Successor to the Kuala Lumpur World Film Festival.
جشنواره فیلم مالزی
۱۹۸۰
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.
مترو مانیل
۱۹۷۵
National
Held annually in December and January, the focus is on Filipino films.
بمبئی
۱۹۹۰
International
Organised by the Indian governments Ministry of Information and Broadcastings Film Division, and focuses on documentary, short, and animation films.
Mumbai Queer Film Festival
۲۰۱۰
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.
Osians Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema
۱۹۹۹
Regional
پتنا
۲۰۰۶
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.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم‌های فوق‌العاده بوچئون
۱۹۹۷
International
Held annually in July, the festival, also known as PiFan, focuses on Asian and international horror, thriller, mystery, and fantasy films.
جشنواره فیلم پوسان
۱۹۹۶
International
One of the largest film festivals in Asia.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم پیونگ‌یانگ
۱۹۸۷
International
Biennial
شانگهای
۱۹۹۳
International
Mainland Chinas largest film festival.
سنگاپور
۱۹۸۷
International
Held annual around April or May.
Syne International Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
International
Held annually in May.
Thai Short Film and Video Festival
۱۹۹۷
Special interest
Annual showcase and competition of short films, primarily by Thai independent filmmakers.
توکیو
۲۰۰۰
International
Organized annually by تاکشی کیتانو, تاکشی کیتانوs film company.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم توکیو
۱۹۸۵
International
Underneath the Radar Documentary Festival
۲۰۰۶
Special interest
Screens independent documentaries on social, economic, and environmental issues.
ViBGYOR International Short and Documentary Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
Special interest
Annual focus on short films and documentaries on issues and peoples movements with an activist outlook.
Wathann Film Fest
۲۰۱۱
National
First film festival in Myanmar, featuring mainly short films.
تریسور
۲۰۰۶
International
Second largest film festival in Kerala state.
World Film Festival of Bangkok
۲۰۰۳
International
Organized by Nation Multimedia Group.
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
۱۹۸۹
Documentary
Asias first and most important documentary festival.
اروپا
Name
Est.
City
Country
Type
Notes
Africa in Motion
۲۰۰۶
African cinema
Held annually in Edinburgh, Africa in Motion is the biggest African film festival in the UK
آمستردام
۲۰۰۶
International
New Media, cross-over, animation, interaction, experimental, installations.
Anemic festival
۲۰۱۰
Independent Film and New Media Art
Held annually in November, Screening, Exhibitions, AV Performances, New Media Art, http://www.anemicfestival.cz/
Anifilm
۲۰۱۰
International
Held in Trebon, dedicated to animated films.
Belgrade International Film Festival
۱۹۷۱
International
Also called "FEST", the festival is held annually in February or March.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم برلین
۱۹۵۱
International
Also called the "Berlinale", the festival is held annually in February.
BeyondTV
۲۰۰۰
International
Held annually in November. Emphasis on social reform movies.
Brazilian Film Festival of London
۲۰۰۹
Brazilian Cinema
Held annually in London.
British Urban Film Festival
۲۰۰۵
Independent film
Also called BUFF, the festival is held every year around September.
بروکسل
۱۹۸۳
Special interest
Annual venue for horror, thriller, and science fiction films.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم‌های مستقل بروکسل
۱۹۷۴
Special interest
کمبریج
۱۹۷۷
International
Held annually, currently in September.
Camerimage
۱۹۹۳
International
Dedicated to the art of فیلم‌برداری, held annually in November.
جشنواره فیلم کن
۱۹۴۶
International
One of the worlds oldest, most influential, and prestigious festivals, it is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
CinEast
۲۰۰۸
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
۲۰۰۳
International
Held annually in April.
Croatian Minute Movie Cup
۱۹۹۳
International
Cyprus International Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
International
Cyprus International Short Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
International
Diagonale
۱۹۹۸
International
Held annually in March.
Douro Film Harvest
۲۰۰۹
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/
ادینبرو
۱۹۴۷
International
The longest continuously running film festival, it is part of the جشنواره بین‌المللی ادینبورگ, which takes place annually in August.
Falstaff International Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
International
Held annually in November, with a selected program and awards.
Fantasporto
۱۹۸۲
Special interest
International fantasy, horror, action and science-fiction festival.
Festival del Cinema allAperto "Accordi @ DISACCORDI"
۲۰۰۰
RegionalInternational
Annual three months outdoor Film Festivalhttp://www.accordiedisaccordi.com
Festival du Film Merveilleux
۲۰۱۰
International.
http://www.Festival-film-merveilleux.com/
Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival
۱۹۸۵
Special interest
Held annually in June, the competition section is open to films from countries that produce fewer than 30 films per year.
جشنواره فیلم
۱۹۹۲
Special interest
Annual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Blow Up".
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم فلاندرز
۱۹۷۴
International
Flip Animation Festival
۲۰۰۴
Special interest
Annual independent film festival held at the Cinema "Light House".
FreeNetWorld International Film Fest
۲۰۰۸
International
Held annually.
Fresh Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
International
Student film, feature, documentary, animation, experimental.
گالوی
۲۰۰۸
African Cinema
Films by African directors, covering all genres.
جشنواره فیلم جیفونی
۱۹۷۱
International
One of the largest film festivals for kids, held annually in July, with short films and features from around the world.
خیخن/کسیکسن
۱۹۶۳
International
ایروان
۲۰۰۴
International
Annual and largest festival in the Caucasus region.
Golden Beggar
۱۹۹۵
International
Annual festival and awards for local television programs
گوتنبورگ
۱۹۷۹
International
The largest film festival in Scandinavia. Held annually in January to February.
Human Rights Film Festival
۲۰۰۲
Special Interest
Insight Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
International
International short film festival focused on Faith as a genre and subject matter.
International Eurasia Film Festival
۲۰۰۵
International
Held annually in autumn.
International Film Festival Landau
۲۰۰۱
International
Held annually in November
International Film Festival Etiuda-Anima
۱۹۹۴
International
Held annually in November
جشنواره فیلم مانهایم-هایدلبرگ
۱۹۵۲
International
Held annually in November
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم روتردام
۱۹۷۲
International
Held annually in January or February.
International Health Film Festival
۱۹۹۴
International
Annual festival for international health and science films.
جشنواره فیلم تسالونیکی
۱۹۹۲
International
Held annually in November
IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
International
Held annually in June
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم استانبول
۱۹۸۲
International
Held annually around the end of April.
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
۲۰۰۲
International
Succeeded Dublin Film Festival, which ran from 1985 to 2001. Held annually in February or March.
کارلووی واری
۱۹۴۶
International
Category A since 1956, organised yearly.
Kastav Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
International
کاوناس
۲۰۰۷
International
Held annually in October.
Kratkofil International short film festival
۲۰۰۷
International
Short film festival.
لیدز
۱۹۸۶
International
Largest festival in England outside London
لیسبون
۱۹۹۶
Special interest
One of the most important European forums of international LGBT film/video.
جشنواره فیلم لوکارنو
۱۹۴۶
International
Held annually in August.
لندن
۱۹۵۶
International
Held annually by the بنیاد فیلم بریتانیا and sponsored by تایمز newspaper.
لندن
۲۰۰۷
International
Also known as LIDF. Held annually in March/April, with extra screenings all year around.
مسکو
۱۹۵۹
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
۱۹۸۹
International
The only FIAPF accredited International Documentary, Short and Animation Film Festival held in Russia.
مولودیست
۱۹۷۰
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.
جشنواره فیلم ماتاوین
۱۹۹۹
Special interest
Dedicated to independent film.
جشنواره فیلم افق‌های تازه
۲۰۰۱
International
Held annually in the end of July.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم نروژ
۱۹۷۳
International
Held annually in August.
نوریچ
۲۰۰۹
International
Predominantly a فیلم کوتاه festival, with additional awards for documentaries, animated films and student films.
ادنسه
۱۹۷۵
International
فیلم کوتاه festival held annually in August. Oldest film festival in Denmark. http://www.filmfestival.dk
Oldenburg International Film Festival
۱۹۹۴
International
Annual festival of independent film.
Pluk de nacht
۲۰۰۳
International
Open air film festival focusing on art house, short films and media art. Held annually in August. http://www.plukdenacht.nl
جشنواره فیلم پولا
۱۹۵۳
Regional
جشنواره فیلم ریندنس
۱۹۹۳
Special interest
A festival for فیلم مستقلs, the festival is also the founder of the British Independent Film Awards.
International Random Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
International
The festival is held annually in a randomly selected location. Selection process is random as well.
ریکیاویک
۲۰۰۴
International
Held annually in end of September, the festival offers a wide panorama of independent and alternative cinema from today.
جشنواره فیلم سن‌سباستین
۱۹۵۳
International
Supervised by the FIAPF, the annual A category festival is one of the most important for Spanish-language cinema.
جشنواره فیلم سارایوو
۱۹۹۵
International
Held annually in August.
سیتگس
۱۹۶۷
Genre (fantasy)
Held annually in October.
صوفیه
۱۹۹۷
International
Also known as Sofia Film Fest. Held annually in March. Competitive specialized festival for first and second feature films.
بخش سولوتورن
۱۹۶۶
Swiss cinema
Held annually in January, the festival is the most important film festival for Swiss cinema
Spectre Film Festival
۲۰۰۵
European
Held annually in September.
جشنواره فیلم استکهلم
۱۹۹۰
International
Held annually in November.
Strawberry Shorts (film festival)
۲۰۰۴
Independent Film
Held annually in June.
Subversive Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
International
SUPERTOON International Animation Festival
۲۰۱۱
International
سوانزی
۲۰۰۶
International
Held annually in May/June. The largest film festival in the UK by number of screenings. "Honours the individual voice."
تالین
۱۹۹۷
International
Held annually in the end of November. Known also as PÖFF. Official website .
جشنواره سه قاره
۱۹۷۹
Special interest
Annual festival is devoted to the cinemas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم ترانسیلوانیا
۲۰۰۱
International
Held annually in June.
جشنواره فیلم ونیز
۱۹۳۲
International
The worlds oldest film festival, it is held annually in late August or early September on the island of the Lido.
وین
۲۰۰۴
Special interest
Short film festival held annually in May.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم وین
۱۹۶۰
International
Held annually in October.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم ورشو
۱۹۸۵
International
Supervised by the FIAPF, this category "A" film festival is held annually in the Polish capital every October.
زاگرب
۲۰۰۵
Special interest
International documentary film festival.
زاگرب
۲۰۰۳
International
Zagreb Jewish Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
International
Zero Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
Self-financed cinema
Held annually in London, Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.
آمریکای لاتین و کارائیب
Name
Est.
City
Country
Type
Notes
Anima Mundi
۱۹۹۲
Regional, Special interest
Competitive Brazilian video and film festival devoted exclusively to animation.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم باهاما
۲۰۰۴
International
بوئنوس آیرس
۱۹۹۹
International
Held annually in April.
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre
۲۰۰۰
International
Devoted to fantasy, horror, bizarre and science fiction genres..
جشنواره فیلم کارتاگنا
۱۹۶۰
Regional
Showcases Ibero-American feature films, shorts, and videos, as well as a national television competition.
Córdoba International Animation Festival - ANIMA
۲۰۰۱
International, special interest
It is held biennially, on odd years, during September.
Dominican International Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
Regional
Held Annually in December for Independent Films of Latin America and the Iberian peninsula.( )
جشنواره فیلم
۱۹۹۷
International
Held annually in July.
Festival de Cine de Bogotá
۱۹۸۴
International
Held annually in October.
Festival Cinematográfico Intenacional del Uruguay
۱۹۸۲
International
Held annually in March and April.
Festival Intenacional de Cine de Punta del Este
۱۹۹۷
International
Held annually in March.
Gramado Brazilian and Latin American Film Festival
۱۹۷۳
Latin American
Held annually in August. Its awards are named the Kikitos.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم گوادالاخارا
۱۹۸۸
International
FICG is considered the most significant film affair in Latin America.
هاوانا
۱۹۷۹
Regional
Held annually, with a principal focus on Latin American film.
جشنواره فیلم مار دل پلاتا
۱۹۵۴
International
Held annually in March.
Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
International
Also known as FICCO (Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo).
Oaxaca Film Fest
۲۰۱۰
International
An official cultural event of the long and storied city of Oaxaca de Juárez. Held annually in November.
ریسیف
۱۹۹۷
Brazilian
Competitive Brazilian film and audiovisual. Its awards are named Calunga. Held annually in April/May.
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
۱۹۹۸
International
Held annually in October.
سائوپائولو
۱۹۷۶
International
Valdivia International Film Festival
۱۹۹۳
International
Reggae Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
International
Held Annually in March or April. Open to Reggae music videos, documentaries and all genres of Film and Animation.
آمریکای شمالی
Name
Est.
City
State/Province
Type
Notes
168 Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
Speed filmmaking competition and festival. Entries accepted from anywhere in the world. Held annually in April.
Action On Film International Film Festival
۲۰۰۵
پاسادینا، کالیفرنیا
کالیفرنیا
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
۱۹۶۱
Ann Arbor
میشیگان
International
Longest-running film festival showcasing experimental and independent film in North America. Held annually in late March.
آتلانتا
۱۹۷۷
آتلانتا
جورجیا
International
Held annually in April. An جایزه اسکار qualifying festival committed to discovering new filmmakers and representing the myriad of genres independent film covers, from drama to horror and everything in between.
آستین، تگزاس
۱۹۹۴
آستین، تگزاس
تگزاس
National accepting international film entries
The Writers Festival - for Filmmakers with emphasis on showcasing screenwriters in North America. Held annually in October.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم باهاما
۲۰۰۴
Paradise Island
باهاما
International
Bel Air Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
An international festival held annually in November.
Berlin - Beyond Film Festival
۱۹۹۶
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
Special Interest
New films from Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland - held at the historic 1,400-seat Castro Theatre
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
Missoula
مونتانا (ایالت)
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/
بوستون
۱۹۸۴
بوستون
ماساچوست
International
Annually showcasing feature films, documentaries and shorts in September.
The Boston Jewish Film Festival
۱۹۸۹
بوستون
ماساچوست
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.
بوستون
۲۰۰۷
بوستون
ماساچوست
International
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
بوفالو، نیویورک
نیویورک (ایالت)
International
3 day festival held annually in the spring. http://www.buffaloniagarafilmfestival.com
کالگری
۲۰۰۰
کالگری
آلبرتا
International
Held annually for 10 days in late September or early October.
کالگری
۲۰۰۳
کالگری
آلبرتا
International
Held annually for 7 days in April.
Castle Rock Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
Castle Rock
کلرادو
Rocky Mountain Regional states
Held annually in late September or early October accepting films and scripts.
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
Cedar Rapids
آیووا
Regional accepting international entries
Held annually the first full non-Easter weekend in April.
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival
۱۹۹۴
تورنتو
انتاریو
International
Chechnya Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
International
شیکاگو
۱۹۸۳
شیکاگو
ایلی‌نوی
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.
شیکاگو
۲۰۰۳
شیکاگو
ایلی‌نوی
International
One of the Nations Largest All Short films film festivals.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم شیکاگو
۱۹۶۵
شیکاگو
ایلی‌نوی
International
Chicago Palestine Film Festival
۲۰۰۲
شیکاگو
ایلی‌نوی
International
Cincinnati Film Festival
۲۰۱۰
سینسینتی
اوهایو
International
http://www.cincyfilmfest.com
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
آستین، تگزاس
تگزاس
International
Held annually in the spring showcasing Latin American, Latino and Indigenous films.
Cinequest Film Festival
۱۹۹۰
سان‌خوزه، کالیفرنیا
کالیفرنیا
International
The 13-day festival focuses on narrative films and includes shorts and student film programs. http://www.cinequest.org/
CinErotic FilmFest
۲۰۱۰
آتلانتا
جورجیا
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
۲۰۰۹
نیویورک (ایالت)
نیویورک (ایالت)
Regional, Special Interest
Official festival of دانشگاه شهری نیویورک featuring films by student filmmakers.
Cleveland International Film Festival
۱۹۷۷
کلیولند
اوهایو
International
Columbus International Film - Video Festival
۱۹۵۳
کلمبوس
اوهایو
International
North Americas oldest film festival, held annually in November. As a competition festival, it is also known as The Chris Awards.
Dances With Films
۱۹۹۸
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
The festival of unknowns (i.e. no celebrities)
DALLAS International Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
دالاس
تگزاس
International
DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival
۲۰۱۱
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
International
دنور
۱۹۷۸
دنور
کلرادو
International
Held annually in November.
دنور
۱۹۹۷
دنور
کلرادو
International
A showcase for independent filmmakers and avant-garde cinema since 1997. Held yearly in October at the Starz Film Center.
دیترویت
۲۰۰۸
دیترویت
میشیگان
International
Held annually in June; hosts the annual DWIFF Challenge.
Disposable Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
International
Held annually in January.
Dominican International Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)
International
Held Annually in December for Spanish and Latin Independent Films.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
۱۹۹۸
ونکوور
بریتیش کلمبیا
International
Largest documentary film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for ten days in May.
ادمونتون
۱۹۸۶
ادمونتون
آلبرتا
International
Roger Eberts Overlooked Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
Champaign
ایلی‌نوی
Special interest
Founded by film critic.
جشنواره فیلم
۱۹۹۷
سن میگول د الند and Guanajuato
گوآناخوآتو
International
Mexicos largest competitive film festival.
Fantasia Festival
۱۹۹۶
مونترآل
کبک (استان)
Special interest
Devoted to fantasy, horror, martial arts, and science fiction genres.
Fantastic Fest
۲۰۰۵
آستین، تگزاس
تگزاس
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
۱۹۷۱
مونترآل
کبک (استان)
International
Festivus film festival
۲۰۰۶
دنور
کلرادو
National
فلوریدا
۱۹۹۲
Maitland
فلوریدا
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
۱۹۷۶
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
Special Interest, International
The longest-running,
largest and most widely recognized LGBT film exhibition event in the world.|
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
۱۹۹۸
دورهام، کارولینای شمالی
کارولینای شمالی
International
Full Frame is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema.
Gotham Screen Film Festival - Screenplay Contest
۲۰۰۷
نیویورک (ایالت)
نیویورک (ایالت)
International
Showcase of new American and international cinema, with a competitive screenplay contest
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم گوادالاخارا
۱۹۸۸
گوادالاخارا، خالیسکو
خالیسکو
International
Mexico and Latin Americas most prestigious and important international film festival as well as one of the oldest in the continent
Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival
۱۹۹۹
سیبروک، تگزاس
تگزاس
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
۱۹۹۳
East Hampton
نیویورک (ایالت)
International
هاوائی
۱۹۸۱
هونولولو
هاوائی
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
۱۹۹۱
ایندیاناپولیس
ایندیانا
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
۲۰۰۸
Brookfield
کانتیکت
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.
جشنواره فیلم هالیوود
۱۹۹۷
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
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
۱۹۹۳
تورنتو
انتاریو
International
The worlds 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
۲۰۰۳
بوستون
ماساچوست
International
Independent films. Also known as also known as IFFBoston or IFFB. Held annually in April. The largest film festival in ایالت‌های نیو انگلند آمریکا.
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
۲۰۰۳
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
ایندیاناپولیس
۲۰۰۴
ایندیانا
ایندیانا
International
Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival
۱۹۹۱
تورنتو
انتاریو
International
Canada’s largest queer film and video festival, held over 11 days in May
International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts (Shorts and Microcinema)
۲۰۱۲
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
Festival recognizes and celebrates the upcoming fresh ideas and talent in the field of Cinematic Arts.
Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia
۱۹۹۶
فیلادلفیا
پنسیلوانیا
International
Israeli films. Held annually in February–March. The largest film festival of its kind in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Ivy Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
پراویدنس
رود آیلند
Student
Jacksonville Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
جکسون‌ویل
فلوریدا
International
Held annually for 4 days in mid-May.
KahBang Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
Bangor
مین (ایالت)
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
۲۰۰۷
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
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.
لیتل راک، آرکانزاس
۲۰۰۶
لیتل راک، آرکانزاس
آرکانزاس
International
Arkansass premier independent film festival showcasing the top regional, national and international filmmaking talents. Held annually in early June.
لس‌آنجلس
۱۹۹۵
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
Held annually in June. Presented by Film Independent and the لس‌آنجلس. Showcases independent, feature, documentary and short films, as well as music videos.
Love Your Shorts Film Festival
۲۰۱۱
Sanford
فلوریدا
International
Held around Valentines 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.
Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
سیاتل
ایالت واشینگتن
Special interest
Devoted to action, animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema.
Magnolia Independent Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
Starkville
میسیسیپی (ایالت)
International and Regional
میسیسیپی (ایالت)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.
Marfa Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
مارفا، تگزاس
تگزاس
Regional
Born out of reception of خون به پا خواهد شد and جایی برای پیرمردها نیست, both of which were filmed in the area
Margaret Mead Film Festival
۱۹۷۶
نیویورک (ایالت)
نیویورک (ایالت)
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.
Marthas Vineyard Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
شیلمارک، ماساچوست
ماساچوست
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.
مریلند
۱۹۹۹
بالتیمور
مریلند
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 جان واترز.
Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
مکزیکو سیتی
مکزیکو سیتی
International
Also known as FICCO (Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo), it is hosted by Cinemex.
میامی
۲۰۰۲
میامی
فلوریدا
International
Held annually for 10 days in mid November.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم میامی
۱۹۸۳
میامی
فلوریدا
International
Held annually for 10 days in March.
Midwest Ski Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
میلواکی، ویسکانسین
ویسکانسین
Regional
Takes place each October.
Mill Valley Film Festival
۱۹۷۸
میل ولی، کالیفرنیا
کالیفرنیا
International
Takes place each October, hosted by کالیفرنیا.
مینیاپولیس
۱۹۸۳
مینیاپولیس-سینت‌پال
مینه‌سوتا
International
Held annually in the spring.
Mods - Rockers Film Festival
۱۹۹۹
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
Special interest
Celebration of راک culture films.
مونترآل
۱۹۷۷
مونترآل
کبک (استان)
International
Monument Valley Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
Kayenta
آریزونا
International
Held annually in the summer, it is the only film festival on the ناواهو.
Moondance International Film Festival
۲۰۰۰
Boulder
کلرادو
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
۱۹۷۹
Telluride
کلرادو
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.
نشویل
۱۹۶۹
نشویل
تنسی
International.
Founded in 1969 as the Sinking Creek Film Celebration. Takes place in April and is an جایزه اسکار qualifier for Best Short Film and Best Animated Short Film. Features feature-length and short films from around the world.
نانتاکت
۱۹۹۶
نانتاکت
ماساچوست
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. بن استیلر and برایان ویلیامز are on the Board of Directors.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth - NFFTY
۲۰۰۷
سیاتل
ایالت واشینگتن
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
۲۰۰۸
ناپرس‌ویل، ایلینوی
ایلی‌نوی
International
Annual film festival featuring the work of independent filmmakers.
Native American Film and Video Festival
۱۹۷۹
نیویورک (ایالت)
نیویورک (ایالت)
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
۲۰۱۰
پراویدنس
رود آیلند
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.
نیواورلئان
۱۹۸۹
نیواورلئان
لوئیزیانا
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.
نیوجرسی
۲۰۰۷
نیوبرانزویک
نیوجرسی
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
نیویورک (ایالت)
۲۰۰۲
نیویورک (ایالت)
نیویورک (ایالت)
Special interest
Features North American premieres and classic titles from Asian cinemas, especially horror, action, and martial arts genres.
نیویورک (ایالت)
۱۹۶۲
نیویورک (ایالت)
نیویورک (ایالت)
International
One of North Americas oldest film festivals.
New York International Childrens Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
نیویورک (شهر)
نیویورک (ایالت)
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
۲۰۰۵
نیویورک (شهر)
نیویورک (ایالت)
Special interest
Dedicated to the سینمای لهستان.
Newport Beach Film Festival
۱۹۹۹
نیوپورت بیچ، کالیفرنیا
کالیفرنیا
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
۱۹۷۳
پورتلند، اورگن
اورگن
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
۲۰۱۱
لس‌آنجلس
کالیفرنیا
International
Held annually in October/November.
Orlando Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
اورلندو
فلوریدا
International
Held annually in October/November.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم پالم اسپرینگز
۱۹۸۹
پالم اسپرینگز
کالیفرنیا
International
فیلادلفیا
۱۹۹۱
فیلادلفیا
پنسیلوانیا
International
فیلادلفیا
۲۰۰۸
فیلادلفیا
پنسیلوانیا
Special Interest
Philadelphia QFest
۱۹۹۵
فیلادلفیا
پنسیلوانیا
International
Founded as the Philadelphia International Gay - Lesbian Film Festival, the name was changed to QFest in 2009. Presented by the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance.
Portland International Film Festival
۱۹۷۷
پورتلند، اورگن
اورگن
International
The biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films each February.
Portland Jewish Film Festival
۱۹۹۲
پورتلند، اورگن
اورگن
International
Annual festival exploring themes of spirituality and Jewish identity throughout all parts of the world.
Project Twenty1 Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
فیلادلفیا
پنسیلوانیا
International
Screenings include The 21-Day Filmmaking Competition and The Philadelphia Filmathon. Held annually in autumn.
Red Rock Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
Zion Canyon, St. George, Springdale, Ivins
یوتا
International
Held annually by the majestic red mountains of Zion National Park in November, Red Rocks mission is to show films that portray the human race in a positive light.
Reel Music Film Festival
۱۹۸۳
پورتلند، اورگن
اورگن
International
Annual festival exploring the interplay between sound and image, music and culture.
رود آیلند
۱۹۹۷
پراویدنس
رود آیلند
International
Held annually for 6 days during the second week of August
RiverRun International Film Festival
۱۹۹۸
وینستون-سیلم
کارولینای شمالی
International
Held annually each Spring, devoted to the role of cinema as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints.
Rocky Mountain Womens Film Festival
۱۹۸۷
کلرادو
کلرادو
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
۲۰۰۳
Rome
جورجیا
International
MovieMaker Magazine called it “one of the outstanding film festivals in the Southeast. ”
Rooftop Films
۱۹۹۷
نیویورک (شهر)
نیویورک (ایالت)
International
A summer-long outdoor film festival that screens new independent films on rooftops and in other scenic outdoor spots.
سن‌آنتونیو
۱۹۹۴
سن‌آنتونیو
تگزاس
International
Held annually in the month of June. Awards a low-rider bike as the grand prize.
San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
سن‌آنتونیو
تگزاس
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.
ساکرامنتو
۲۰۰۰
ساکرامنتو
کالیفرنیا
International
Juried, all genre, includes student section, 10 days, late July.
سن دیگو
۲۰۰۲
سن دیگو
کالیفرنیا
International
To celebrate the art - power of film by creating unique, interactive, memorable film-going experiences.
San Diego Latin Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
سن دیگو
کالیفرنیا
International
Held annually during the month of March. Several prizes awarded each year.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
Special interest, Independent.
سان‌فرانسیسکو
۲۰۱۱
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
International
سان‌فرانسیسکو
۱۹۸۲
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
Special interest, International
Dedicated to Asian and Asian American films.
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم سانفرانسیسکو
۱۹۵۷
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
International
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
۱۹۸۰
سان‌فرانسیسکو
کالیفرنیا
Special Interest, International
جشنواره بین‌المللی سنتا باربارا
۱۹۸۵
سنتا باربارا، کالیفرنیا
کالیفرنیا
International
Sarasota Film Festival
۱۹۹۹
ساراسوتا، فلوریدا
فلوریدا
International
Considered by many as the acme of regional film festivals. Sarasotas 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
۲۰۰۶
سیاتل
ایالت واشینگتن
Special interest
Devoted to action, animation, fantasy, and science fiction cinema.
سیاتل
۱۹۷۶
سیاتل
ایالت واشینگتن
International
The largest film festival in the United States.
Sedona Film Festival
۱۹۹۴
سدونا، آریزونا
آریزونا
International
One of the largest film festivals in Arizona.
The Shortie Awards
۲۰۰۱
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
International
Recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7–18, and their teachers.
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
۱۹۹۹
برمینگهم، آلاباما
آلاباما
International
Held annually the last weekend in September at a number of places in downtown Birmingham.
Sonoma Valley Film Festival
۱۹۹۶
سونوما، کالیفرنیا
کالیفرنیا
International
Set in the heart of California wine country, one of the most prestigious of the smaller "destination" film festivals in the United States.
جنوب از طریق جنوب‌غربی
۱۹۸۷
آستین، تگزاس
تگزاس
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
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Springfield
میزوری
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)
۲۰۰۹
St. George
یوتا
International
Held annually for one week in September.
استاتن آیلند جشنواره فیلم
۲۰۰۶
استاتن آیلند
نیویورک (ایالت)
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.
جشنواره فیلم ساندنس
۱۹۷۸
Park City, سالت‌لیک‌سیتی, Ogden, Sundance
یوتا
International
Held annually in January, Sundance is the largest فیلم مستقل festival in the United States.
Tallgrass Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
ویچیتا، کانزاس
کانزاس
International
This four day festival, held in October, accepts independent short and feature submissions from all over the world.
Tampa International Film Festival
۲۰۰۳
تمپا، فلوریدا
فلوریدا
International
جشنواره فیلم تلیوراید
۱۹۷۴
Telluride
کلرادو
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.
Three Rivers Film Festival
۱۹۸۲
پیتسبورگ
International
A program of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, emphasizing independent film.
Titular Head (film festival)
unknown
Grinnell
آیووا
Special Interest
Considered by many to be the best student film festival ever.
The Shortie Awards
۲۰۰۱
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
واشینگتن، دی.سی.
International
Recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7–18, and their teachers.
تورنتو
۲۰۰۶
تورنتو
انتاریو
Special interest
Annual showcase of horror, sci-fi, action, and cult cinema from around the world.
تورنتو
۱۹۷۶
تورنتو
انتاریو
International
The worlds largest film festival open to the general public, as well as North Americas most prestigious and major. It is held annually in September. The city itself also contains the worlds largest number of film festivals, ranging from cultural to independent.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
۱۹۹۷
تورنتو
انتاریو
Special Interest
One of North Americas largest Asian film festivals.
Traverse City Film Festival
۲۰۰۵
Traverse City
میشیگان
International
Annual festival co-founded by filmmaker مایکل مور.
جشنواره فیلم ترایبکا
۲۰۰۲
نیویورک (شهر)
نیویورک (ایالت)
International
Founded by جین رزنتال and رابرت دنیرو.
True/False Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
کلمبیا، میزوری
میزوری
Documentary
Founded by Paul Sturtz and David Wilson.
The United Film Festivals
Multiple Cities
USA
International
The festivals focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent.
ونکوور
۱۹۹۵
ونکوور
بریتیش کلمبیا
International
Largest Asian film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for 4–5 days in November.
ونکوور
۱۹۸۲
ونکوور
بریتیش کلمبیا
International
Held annually for two weeks in late September and early October.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
۱۹۸۸
ونکوور
بریتیش کلمبیا
International
Largest queer film festival in Western Canada. Held annually for eleven days in late August.
ورمانت
۱۹۸۸
برلینگتون
ورمانت
International
World’s oldest environmental and human rights film festival.
ویرجینیا
۱۹۸۷
شارلوتزویل، ویرجینیا
ویرجینیا
International
General topic film festival held annually in November; part of the دانشگاه ویرجینیا.
Waterfront Film Festival
۱۹۹۹
Saugatuck
میشیگان
International
The Midwests premier independent film festival showcasing the top regional, national and international filmmaking talents. Held annually in early June.
Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema
۲۰۰۱
واترلو (انتاریو)
انتاریو
International
Only public festival in the world dedicated to feature animation. Held annually in November.
Whistler Film Festival
۲۰۰۱
Whistler
بریتیش کلمبیا
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
۲۰۰۳
تورنتو
انتاریو
International
Worlds only Monthly Feedback Film Festival; held at the National Film Board of Canada three days each month.
ویسکانسین
۱۹۹۹
مدیسن، ویسکانسین
ویسکانسین
International
Annual showcase of independent and international documentary, narrative, experimental, student and animated films. Runs for 4 days in early April
وودستاک
۱۹۹۹
وودستاک
نیویورک (ایالت)
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
۱۹۶۱
هیوستون
تگزاس
Special interest
Dedicated to the independent features and short films.
Yorkton Film Festival
۱۹۵۰
Yorkton
ساسکاچوان
Independent
North Americas oldest film festival, held annually.
Young Peoples Film Festival
۱۹۷۶
پورتلند، اورگن
اورگن
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
۲۰۰۷
نیویورک (ایالت), لس‌آنجلس, میامی بیچ، فلوریدا
نیویورک (ایالت), کالیفرنیا, فلوریدا
Self-financed cinema
Annual Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.
$100 Film Festival
۱۹۹۲
کالگری
آلبرتا
International
Annual festival dedicated to screening short films on Super 8mm and 16mm film.
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Name
Est.
City
Country
Type
Notes
سیدنی
۲۰۰۷
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.
A Night of Horror International Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
International
An annual genre specific film festival held in Sydney over ten days in March/April, followed by national and international tour.
آدلاید
۲۰۰۲
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
۲۰۰۶
International
Held in October 2006. An unrelated festival with the same name was renamed the Canberra International Film Festival.
بریزبن
۱۹۹۲
International
Focuses on films from the کرانه اقیانوس آرام.
Byron Bay Film Festival
۲۰۰۶
International
An annual 9 day festival held in March with a focus on human interest, surf, environmental, animation, experimental and short films.
کانبرا
۱۹۹۶
International
First known as the Australian International Film Festival, it is held annually in October. www.silversunpictures.com.au/csff
Clare Valley Film Festival
۲۰۰۹
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.
۲۰۰۵
آوکلند,ولینگتون
نیوزیلند
International
Documentary Edge Festival is Australasias 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
۲۰۰۷
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
۲۰۰۷
Special interest
Features films that focus on various human rights issues.
Mardi Gras Film Festival
۱۹۷۸
International
Held annually in February–March
جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم ملبورن
۱۹۵۱
International
Held annually in July or August.
New Zealand International Film Festivals
۱۹۷۰
International
Held in آوکلند, ولینگتون, دنیدن, and کرایست‌چرچ, the traveling festival offers a smaller program in 10 other cities.
سیدنی
۱۹۵۴
International
Held annually for two weeks in June.
Tropfest
۱۹۹۳
International
Annual short film festival.
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Name
Est.
Type
Details
48 Hour Film Project
۲۰۰۱
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
۱۹۶۳
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 years full festival program.
Campus MovieFest
۲۰۰۱
Special interest
The worlds 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
۲۰۰۵
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 Worlds Best Short Movie" for the Audience Award.
Dawn Breakers International Film Festival
۲۰۰۷
International
Bahai-inspired film festival accepts films in many genres and lengths. No entry fee film festival.
Filminute
۲۰۰۶
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
۲۰۰۲
Special interest
Touring festival that screens a program of around 20 international independent short films.
Nicktoons Film Festival
۲۰۰۴
Special interest
An annual animation short film contest in which the winners have their works broadcast on نیکلودین.
Zero Film Festival
۲۰۰۸
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
۲۰۰۹
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.