In order for a film to be part of the festival it has to go through a rigorous process. The filmmakers have to submit the film to the particular organization and the selection committee decides which category the film should be in. There are also specific categories within the festival for film schools and for those new to the industry.

Some of the major film festivals in the world include the Cannes Film Festival in France, the London Film Festival, Edinburgh Film Festival and the Toronto Film festival. There are film festivals held all over the world to showcase the world of both professionals and amateurs in the film industry. It is one way to get your work seen by anyone of importance in buying and selling films.

This site aims to provide further information about the various popular and well known film festivals that take place around the world, and provides information about these festivals and their importance. The links to these festivals are given below:

Cannes Film Festival | Tribeca Film Festival | Sundance Film Festival | Seattle International Film Festival | Toronto Film Festival | Edinburgh International Film Festival | Sydney Film Festival | Independent Film Festivals | Gay And Lesbian Film Festivals | Independent Films

Also in the section [F i l m   F e s t i v a l s] :
Major Film Festivals | Dates & Deadlines | Film Submission