2025 Festival Guide
Greetings to all moviegoers and aspiring directors! Film festival season in 2025 is expected to be an exciting mix of narrative experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in indie films, world premieres, and the newest works from international filmmakers at festivals like the renowned Berlinale and the energetic Sundance. But it's important to understand the complicated world of film festival dates and requirements before you pack your bags and dust off your tuxedos. This is your one-stop resource for navigating the film festival circuit in 2025!
Film Festivals of January 2025
Trieste Film Festival 2025, Italy, (16th -24th January).
Sundance Film Festival 2025, USA, (23rd January – 2nd February).
FIPADOC International Documentary Film Festival 2025, France, (24th January – 1st February)
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025, The Netherlands, (30th January – 9th February)
Göteborg Film Festival 2025, Sweden, (24th January – 2nd February)
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025, France, (31st January – 9th February)
Film Festivals of February 2025
Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2025, USA, (4th February -15th February)
Pan African Film & Arts Festival 2025, USA, (4th February -17th February)
Berlin International Film Festival 2025, Germany, (13th February -23rd February)
Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Scotland, 26 February – 9 March 2025
True/False Film Fest 2025, USA, 27 February – 2 March 2025
Film Festivals of March 2025
Tampere Film Festival 2025, Finland, 5-9 March 2025
South By Southwest Film Festival 2025, USA, 7-15 March 2025
Manchester Film Festival 2025, UK, 7-16 March 2025
Fribourg International Film Festival 2025, Switzerland, 21-30 March 2025
CPH:DOX 2025, Denmark, 19-30 March 2025
Ann Arbor Film Festival 2025, USA, 25-30 March 2025
Cleveland International Film Festival 2025, USA, 26 March – 5 April 2025
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2025, Hong Kong, 27 March – 7 April 2025
Annapolis Film Festival, USA, (27th March – 30th March)
Film Festival of April 2025
Brussels Short Film Festival 2025, Belgium, (23rd April- 3rd March)
Major film festival tends to slow down a bit in the summer, but there are still plenty of treasures to be unearthed. Throughout the season, horror and sci-fi fans have their own dedicated festivals for those looking for experiences that transcend genres.
The air is alive with excitement for the forthcoming awards season as September approaches. Although September is usually the month for big festivals like the Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the dates for 2025 have not yet been revealed. You may anticipate seeing highly regarded movies with potential for prizes at these festivals, as they act as launching pads for Oscar hopefuls.
For both movie buffs and budding filmmakers, the 2025 film festival season promises to be an exciting journey. You can traverse the exciting world of festivals and find the next great film with diligent preparation and a sharp eye for deadlines. Now go get your festival pass, reserve your seats, and get ready to be mesmerized by the magic of movies!
