With the Sundance Film Festival starting next Thursday and the Oscars not too far off, the movie buffs at online travel adviser Cheapflights have compiled a top 10 list of their favorite film festivals across the globe.
These are:
1. Sundance Film Festival - Park City, Utah, United States. This year, the festival will run from Jan 19-29 in Park City, Utah, showcasing 200 films whittled down from nearly 9,000 submissions. Can't make it to the big event? On Jan 26, nine movie theaters across the United States will be hosting a filmmaker and his or her work as part of Sundance Film Festival USA, so you may be able to participate in the festivities wherever you are.
2) International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This year's event will run from Jan 25 to Feb 5, and will encompass 19 screening venues - upwards of 350,000 viewers are expected to attend. Rotterdam attendees are passionate movie-goers, so program directors make a point of stripping down the superfluous aspects of film, like commercials and trailers, for an untarnished viewing experience.
3) Cannes International Film Festival - Cannes, France. This year's star-studded festival will run from May 16-27. Attending the festival is by invitation only, but we suggest heading to the Tourist Office and getting passes to the Beach Cinema for free nightly screenings. The highly esteemed Cannes Festival sets the trend for up-and-coming cinema every year while boosting the film industry's caliber worldwide. It is one of the most prominent film events recognized internationally,
4)Guadalajara Film Festival - Guadalajara, Mexico. The Latin American film has become a competitor in the global film industry as a direct result of this film Festival. From March 2-12, over 100,000 film lovers are expected to flood the streets and theaters of Guadalajara, viewing close to 200 films. While not as chaotic as Mexico City, Guadalajara is a destination perfect for exploring colonial history, enjoying the Mexican culture, shopping street markets and savoring traditional regional cuisine.
5) Rooftop Films - New York, New York, United States. The festival runs on weekends from May to September.
6) Toronto International Film Festival - Toronto, Canada. This exciting and extensive festival takes place in the beginning of September. This year from Sept 6 to 16, and close to 350,000 attendees head to Canada's largest metropolis in the hopes of viewing what will be the next classic piece of cinematic art. Aside from putting Canada on the map as a competitor in the global film industry, Toronto's festival has become a launching pad for the success of new films released every fall.
7) Venice International Film Festival - Venice, Italy. The Venice Film Festival started in 1932, making it the oldest film festival in the world. This year's festival will run from Aug 29 until Sept 8 and screen more than 275 projects, 75 of which will be national and international premieres.
8) Hong Kong International Film Festival - Hong Kong, China - This year's event will take place from March 21 to April 5, showcasing more than 330 titles from 50 countries to an expected 600,000 viewers. The Hong Kong International Film Festival has become one of the largest in the world, and has bridged the gap between Asian cinema and the global film industry.
9) Berlin International Film Festival- Berlin, Germany. One of the most renowned film festivals in the world. The Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale combines the glamor of film making - parties, red carpet, high fashion - with the appreciation of cinematic art in a variety of genres. This year's festival will kick off on Feb 9 and last 10 days. It is expected that visitors from more than 115 countries will be in attendance to screen and discuss a variety of international films.
10) East End Film Festival - East London, United Kingdom. This festival is considered one of the largest film festivals in London, East End . It has continued to grow in the industry as a high-profile event for filmmakers. In 2011, more than 60 feature films were screened, along with hundreds of shorts, all from more than 30 different countries. This year's festival will be from July 3-8, coinciding with the Olympics where dozens of venues will open simultaneously in East London.
EU-Digest
No comments:
Post a Comment