Film Festival Today - A magazine that covers the film festival circuit. Includes call for entry notices, festival calendars, interviews, previews, reviews and articles from experts.
The Onion AV Club: Park City 2000 - Keith Phipps' article examining the merits of several popular film festivals. (February 9, 2000)
Withoutabox.com - Online application submission service for film festivals. Commercial service with free trial. Background information and FAQ.
A-F Festivals
Abgedreht Filmfestival - Based in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany and held each March, the event focuses on young filmmakers' work. General information, entry details and forms, locations, and past winners.
Africa at the Pictures - Annual film festival in London promoting the exhibition and distribution of African films and filmmakers in the UK and the rest of Europe. Includes event list and film synopses.
Alternativa - Annual festival of independent cinema in Barcelona, Spain, including feature films, animation, short films, and documentaries. General information and past festivals.
AluCine - Annual Spanish-language film and video festival in Toronto, Canada.
American Black Film Festival - Held in June of each year in South Beach, Florida. Dedicated to supporting the cinematic work of Black filmmakers.
Anchorage Film Festival - Annual event based in Anchorage, Alaska. General information, submission regulations, incentives, and past festival details.
Antelope Valley Independent Film Festival - Regional festival showcasing narrative and documentary cinema in all lengths and formats. Based in Lancaster, California and held each May.
Arpa International Film Festival - Annual Los Angeles event with a special focus on the work of filmmakers who explore the issues of Diaspora, exile and multi-culturalism. General information, events calendar, photographs, and contact details.
Art Film Festival - Slovakian film festival sponsored by the Council of Europe.
Asheville Film Festival - Showcasing student, independent, documentary, animation, and feature films. Asheville, North Carolina.
Asian Festival of First Films - Annual film and documentary festival for debut filmmakers of Asian origin. Singapore.
Athens International Film and Video Festival - Highlights experimental, documentary, and narrative films, as well as animations. History and background, schedule, film information, accessibility, accommodations, and ticket details.
Bargain Basement Film Festival - Independent underground film festival in Columbia, Missouri specializes in low-budget films. Past festival information and mailing list.
Basic Trust - Human rights film festival from Palestinian and Israeli institutes.
Black International Cinema - Annual event presenting films about the African diaspora. Pictures and background information.
Black Welsh Film Festival - Features short films, animations and documentaries with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Blue Sky International Film Festival - Film festival in Las Vegas, dedicated to the discovery and exhibition of new talent within the independent world of filmmaking.
Boston Motion Picture Awards - Annual competition for funding between independent filmmakers. Rules, application form, judges, sponsors, prizes, FAQ, and contact information.
Boulder International Film Festival - Annual competition showcasing features, documentaries, animation and short films, held in Boulder, Colorado. Background details, entry guidelines, schedule, volunteering information, sponsorships, and links.
Breve Rencontre - An annual festival of British Films in the French village of Montesquieu-Volvestre.
Brooklyn International Film Festival - Competitive event for independent filmmakers, held annually in May. Background information, entry guidelines, previous winners, media, sponsors, and related links.
Byron Bay Film Festival - An international film festival based in Australia, accepting films of all lengths and genres. General information, venue details, sponsors, contact information, and related links.
Camerimage - International film festival in the art of cinematography. Held in Torun-Lodz, Poland.
Canadian Filmmakers' Festival - Toronto event celebrating Canadian independent films and filmmakers. General information, submission guidelines, schedule, past winners, sponsors, and links.
Canadian Heritage Film Festival - Features screenings of feature films, documentaries, classic NFB shorts, keynote speakers, and a panel.
Carolina Film and Video Festival - Competitive festival hosted by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Accepting films of all lengths and genres.