Film Festivals

banff-film-festival-canadaBanff Film Festival, Canada
Celebration of Mountain Culture

The annual Banff Film and Book Festival takes place in Banff, Canada late fall every year. It's a celebration of mountain culture and has a film, photography and book competition. (see more)

berlinale-film-fest-germanyBerlinale Film Fest, Germany
The Golden Bear

The World's largest international film festival is held in undoubtedly one of the coolest cities: Berlin. With over 400 screenings around the city there are many options for the film crazed public from big blockbusters to art house classics. (see more)

cannes-film-festival-franceCannes Film Festival, France
The World's Most Prestigious Film Festival

For nearly two weeks every Summer, the town of Cannes on the French Riviera invites film professionals from around the world to take part in the Cannes Film Festival. Cannes has a tradition dating back to the 1930’s and prides itself on valuing the artistic quality of films vying for the Palme d’Or, or Golden Palm, which is awarded to the best film at the festival. Short and feature length films compete in official festival competitions and for industry exposure. (see more)

comic-con-usaComic-Con (USA)
Where Superheros go to party

For 4 days in July, the San Diego Convention Center overflows with more than 100,000 comic and pop-culture enthusiasts for the largest comic book convention in North America: The San Diego Comic-Con. (see more)

creators-project-worldwideCreators Project, Worldwide
Art and Technology Unite

The organizers of "The Creators Project" which include an unlikely union of VICE magazine and computer giants INTEL value both art and technology. It's a touring festival that brings technological art pieces and cutting edge music to the masses. (see more)

lowlands-hollandLowlands, Holland
A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise

How could we do it? Impossible to miss Lowlands some readers asked. Well here it is... (see more)

marrakech-film-festivalMarrakech Film Festival
North African Star

Marrakech is as culturally vibrant and as visually stunning as any city we have ever visited. A perfect place for cinema junkies to spend time at this destination film festival. (see more)

riff-film-fest-icelandRIFF Film Fest, Iceland
Chilled out Film Festival

Looking for an intimate film festival in a cool northern capital? Check out the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) during late September every year. It's held in one of the world's smallest capitals so everything is within walking distance. (see more)

star-trek-convention-usaStar Trek Convention (USA)
Live Long and Prosper

Beam yourself up to the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August. Creation Entertainment produces the four-day convention as a chance for the biggest fans to celebrate their love for Star Trek and meet their favorite actors, writers, and directors.  (see more)

sxsw-austin-texas-usaSXSW, Austin, Texas (USA)
Yeeha! South by South West

South By Southwest Music and Film Interactive (SXSW) brings countless musical performers, tons of films, compelling presentations, and networking opportunities to Austin, Texas for a music industry extravaganza. (see more)

taormina-film-festivalTaormina Film Festival
Mediterranean Film Festival

This Italian film festival held in Taormina, Sicily  is consider to be Italy's premiere film event of the summer. It was first established in 1955 as the "Rassegna Cinematografica Internazionale di Messina e Taormina". (see more)

tribeca-film-festival-usaTribeca Film Festival, USA
Big Screen Big Apple

The Tribeca Film Festival was founded as a response to the impact of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Lower Manhattan and the neighborhood of Tribeca. Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff were the principle founders and inspiration behind the creation of Tribeca in 2002. (see more)

vancouver-film-festivalVancouver Film Festival
Pacific Northwest Film Fest

The Vancouver International Film Festival occurs during the fall in British Columbia, a beautiful time of the year. Not only is it a showcase event for Canadian and North American filmmakers but the largest Asian film festival outside of Asia. The Dragon and Tiger awards cater towards Asian cinema. (see more)