If you're planning to submit your film in 2025, here are 25 of the most respected and filmmaker-friendly festivals worldwide. These festivals are known for industry visibility, audience impact, and professional exhibition standards—including DCP projection.
Global Premier Festivals
- Sundance Film Festival – USA
- Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) – Germany
- Cannes Film Festival – France
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) – Canada
- Venice Film Festival – Italy
Top U.S. & North American Festivals
- South by Southwest (SXSW) – Austin, TX
- Tribeca Film Festival – New York, NY
- Telluride Film Festival – Colorado
- AFI Fest – Los Angeles, CA
- Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) – Washington
Top European Film Festivals
- Locarno Film Festival – Switzerland
- San Sebastián International Film Festival – Spain
- BFI London Film Festival – United Kingdom
- Annecy International Animation Festival – France
- Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR) – Netherlands
Top Genre & Indie Focused Festivals
- Fantastic Fest – Austin, TX (Genre/Fantasy/Horror)
- Slamdance Film Festival – Park City, UT (Indie/Experimental)
- Fantasia International Film Festival – Montreal, Canada
- Brooklyn Film Festival – NYC (Indie/Shorts)
- Raindance Film Festival – London, UK
Other Notable Picks
- Palm Springs International ShortFest – USA
- Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) – Australia
- Busan International Film Festival – South Korea
- Helsinki International Film Festival – Finland
- New Horizons International Film Festival – Poland
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