Upcoming Film Festivals of 2024
Calling all cinephiles! The year 2024 is brimming with a dazzling array of film festivals, from the red carpets of Cannes to the hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or just starting your cinematic journey, this guide will be your passport to a world of international storytelling.
Ongoing Film Festivals
Atlanta Film Festival, US - April 25-May 5
HotDocs, Canada - April 25-May 5
San Francisco International Film Festival, US - April 25-May 5
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, US - April 25-30
Film Festivals in May
Jeonju International Film Festival, South Korea - May 1-10
UK Asian Film Festival, UK - May 2-12
Seattle International Film Festival, US - May 9-19
Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival Part 2, US - May 11-26
Festival de Cannes, France - May 14-25
Marche Du Film, France - May 14-22
Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, Canada - May 24-June 1
Nippon Connection Film Festival, Germany - May 28-June 2
Film Festivals in June
Sydney Film Festival, Australia - June 5-16
Tribeca Film Festival, US - June 5-16
Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market, France - June 9-15
Sheffield DocFest, UK - June 12-17
DC/DOX Film Festival, US - June 13-16
Shanghai International Film Festival, China - June 14-23
Transilvania International Film Festival, Romania - June 14-23
CineEurope, Spain - June 17-20
Palm Springs International ShortFest, US - June 18-24
Doc Edge Festival, New Zealand - June 19-July 31
Nantucket Film Festival, US - June 19-24
Oakville Film Festival, Canada - June 19-25
Raindance Film Festival, UK - June 19-28
London Screenings, UK - June 24-26
Brussels International Film Festival, Belgium - June 25-July 3
Filmfest Munich, Germany - June 28-July 7
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Czech Republic - June 28-July 6
Film Festivals in July
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), South Korea - July 4-14
New York Asian Film Festival, US July 12-28
Fantasia International Film Festival, Canada - July 18-August 4
New Horizons International Film Festival, Poland - July 18-28
Burgas International Film Festival, Bulgaria - July 20-26
San Diego International Children’s Film Festival, US - July 25-August 17
Film Festivals in August
Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland - August 7-17
HollyShorts Film Festival, US - August 8-17
Edinburgh International Film Festival, UK - August 15-21
Sarajevo Film Festival, Bosnia & Herzegovina - August 16-23
New Nordic Films, Norway - August 20-23
Venice International Film Festival, Italy - August 28-September 7
Venice Production Bridge, Italy - August 29-September 3
Film Festivals in September
Toronto International Film Festival, Canada - September 5-15
Prague Independent Film Festival, Czech Republic - September 12-15
Helsinki International Film Festival, Finland - September 19-29
San Sebastian International Film Festival, Spain - September 20-28
Women X Film Festival, UK - September 20-22
DMZ Docs, South Korea - September 26-October 2
Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada - September 26-October 6
New York Film Festival, US - September 27-October 13
Film Festivals in October
Busan International Film Festival, South Korea - October 2-11
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Brazil - October 3-13
Zurich Film Festival, Switzerland - October 3-13
Asian Contents & Film Market, South Korea - October 5-8
Chicago International Film Festival, US - October 16-27
Austin Film Festival, US - October 24-31
Hof International Film Festival, Germany - October 22-27
Leipzig, Germany - October 28-November 3
Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan - October 28-November 6
Virginia Film Festival, US - October 30-November 3
Film Festivals in November
Leeds International Film Festival, UK - November 1-17
Northern Lights Film Festival, Estonia - November 4-17
American Film Market, US - November 5-10
Nordic Film Days Luebeck, Germany - November 6-10
International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, Netherlands - November 13-24
Pittsburgh Shorts, US - November 21-24
Film Festivals in December
Whistler Film Festival, Canada - December 4-8
Red Sea International Film Festival, Saudia Arabia - December 5-14
Sound Unseen, US - December 12-15
This is just a taste of the incredible film festivals happening around the world in 2024. With a little research, you can find film festivals catering to specific film genres, interests, or locations. So, grab your calendar, pick your destinations, and get ready to embark on a cinematic adventure!
