Given a chance who wouldn’t want to experience the world of movies from up close? A gathering of stars, a celebration of movies from around the world, and attending international film festivals is a dream come true for movie buffs. Several international film festivals are organized around the year, and each promises an amazing experience. Despite your enthusiasm for movies, you can’t attend every screening, and we understand that choosing the – great out of the best- isn’t an easy feat. To make your job easier, we have compiled a list of the best 7 international film festivals that should be on your radar.
The Venice Film Festival
Began in 1932 and still going strong! The Venice Film Festival is one of the oldest cinema events where the best of the movie world from around the globe is upheld for everyone to enjoy. Stars from Hollywood and all other woods worldwide flock to this age-old movie festivity. Hopefully, your dream of meeting your favorite star will become a reality, here. Moreover, the picturesque Venetian canals just add to the charm of this film fest.
Time of the Festival – It takes place every year at the end of August and the beginning of September.
Cannes Film Festival
This one needs no mention. Everyone knows about Cannes, but recently it’s coming off as a fashion show rather than an event for appreciating top-notch films. But even after everything Cannes still remains one of the most prestigious movie screening stages that began its journey way back in 1946. All movie professionals show up at Cannes to compete for the one of highest honors in the film world: the Palme d’Or.
Time of the Festival – May
Berlin International Film Festival
Along with Cannes, and Venice, Berling makes the – big three movie fests. Also known as Berlinale, has been setting benchmarks for film appreciation since 1951. Don’t be shocked to find that over 300,000 people buy tickets to the Berlin Film Festival. Stars of the movie world gather up Berlin Festival vying for one of the prestigious films awards the Golden Bear for best movie and Silver Bear for individual best performances.
Time of the Festival – Every February
The Toronto International Film Festival
Shortened as TIFF the film fest was brought to life in 1976 and since then it has become a most celebrated event in Canada’s beautiful city Toronto. For a few days, Toronto turns into a hub of movie world folks and fanatics, showing up to catch some of the acclaimed movies worldwide. However, the occasion mainly revolves around the Oscar-nominated or awarded movies. Ever heard of the People’s Choice Award? Surprise, surprise this award is too a part of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Time of the Festival – Every September
Sundance Film Festival (USA)
Held in Park City, Utah Sundance Film Festival has come a long way since 1978. Although today, you can enjoy the delightful screening affair in Park City, it was first organized in Salt Lake City by Robert Redford. As a respect to Redford the festival was named after his movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Today, Sundance Film Festival has risen to the top as one of the most popular independent film fests.
Time of the Festival – January
South By Southwest
Another on the list from the USA. You’d be surprised to know that it actually started off as a music festival in 1987 in Texas. But now from movies, music, and interactive media to technology conferences, all happen here together. Not just for movie buffs, SXSW Film appeals to musicians, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs from different spheres of the media world.
Time of the Festival – March
Telluride Film Festival
You’ll be in for a surprise here. Because Telluride has a tradition of keeping its film screening catalog a secret until the night before the festival kicks off. Beside enjoying movies, you get to live a once exclusive experience of watching and mingling with celebs up close. Let’s not forget the beauty of the venue Telluride a straight out of movie town in Colorado, sitting on the lap of mountains. With movies, catch sceneries too.
Time of the Festival – Late August
