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Film Festivals Around the Globe: A Comprehensive Overview

From the bustling streets of Cannes to the picturesque landscapes of Haugesund, film festivals are taking place all over the world, showcasing the best in cinema from various cultures and genres. Here's a snapshot of some of the most notable film festivals happening this year:

Europe

The Berlin International Film Festival (February 13-23)
The Sundance Film Festival (ongoing)
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (August 14-20)
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (January 30-February 9)
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (July 4-12)
The Locarno Film Festival (August 6-16)
The Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (March 6-16)
The Sarajevo Film Festival (August 15-22)
The Venice International Film Festival (August 27-September 6)
The London Screenings (June 23-25)
The BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival (March 19-30)
The Glasgow Film Festival (February 26-March 9)

Asia

The Hong Kong International Film Festival (April 10-21)
The Jeonju International Film Festival (April 30-May 9)
The Busan International Fantastic Film Festival (July 3-13)
The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (July 3-13)
The Hong Kong Asian Film Financing Forum (March 17-19)
The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (July 24-27)
The Asian Film Festival (Italy, April 8-16)
The Nepal America International Film Festival (June 19-22)
The Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) (June 1-7)
The Tokyo International Film Festival (October, TBA)

Americas

The Sundance Film Festival (ongoing)
The Tribeca Film Festival (June 4-15)
The South by Southwest (SXSW) (March 7-15)
The Miami Film Festival (April 4-13)
The New York International Children's Film Festival (February 28-March 16)
The Atlanta Film Festival (April 24-May 4)
The SXSW London (June 2-7)
The Seattle International Film Festival (May 15-25)
The San Francisco International Film Festival (April 17-27)
The Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival (March 20-April 13)
The American Black Film Festival (June 11-15)
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (May 27-June 1)

Oceania

The Doc Edge Film Festival (June 18-July 31)
The CPH:DOX (March 19-30)
The Victoria Film Festival (February 7-16)
The Adelaide Film Festival (October, TBA)
The Melbourne International Film Festival (August 7-24)

Africa

The African Diaspora International Film Festival (August 1-3)
The Durban International Film Festival (July, TBA)

Middle East

The Jerusalem Film Festival (July 17-27)
Qumra (April 4-9)

Caribbean

The Trinidad + Tobago Film Festival (September, TBA)

Many film festival directors are working to improve access to talent for freelance journalists by establishing strategic media partnerships. These partnerships offer editorial exclusives, behind-the-scenes access, and exclusive interviews with key festival figures and filmmakers, creating compelling content opportunities that incentivize media outlets to invest resources in festival coverage.

By proactively structuring these media partnerships and festival programs, directors can build a more inclusive, dynamic press presence that benefits freelance journalists and enhances the festival’s visibility and impact.

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