What a massive list! It looks like you've compiled a comprehensive calendar of film festivals and markets from around the world. I'll provide some general observations and insights.
Geographic distribution: The list covers multiple regions, including North America (USA, Canada), Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, etc.), Asia (Japan, South Korea, India, Turkey, etc.), Latin America, Africa, Australia/Oceania, and parts of Eastern Europe.
Market focus:
- Feature films: Many festivals cater to feature filmmaking competitions, with some focusing on specific genres (e.g., horror, LGBTQIA+, documentaries).
- Documentary films: Several festivals highlight documentary films, including the DocAviv Israel Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival.
- Short films: Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia focuses specifically on short films, while other festivals like Brooklyn Film Festival also include shorts as part of their programming.
Industry events:
- Filmmaker marketplaces: Screen Forever, Visions du Reel, and others offer industry markets for filmmakers to connect with buyers, investors, and distributors.
- Networking events: Many festivals include networking events, e.g., Resistance Of Vision US, Brooklyn Film Festival, and Docaviv Israel.
Specialized festivals:
- Queer and LGBTQIA+ films: Queer East, BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+, Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, and others focus on queer or LGBTQIA+ cinema.
- Asian films: UK Asian Film Festival, Nippon Connection Film Festival, and Jeonju International Film Festival showcase Asian cinema.
- LGBTQIA+: NYC LGBT Film Festival, Montreal Queer Film Fest, and Pride in London Film Festival highlight LGBTQIA+-themed content.
Genre-specific festivals:
- Horror: CANNESSeries, Resistance Of Vision US
- Fantasy/Science Fiction/Fantasy: Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, Gasparilla International Film Festival, and others
There are over 120 festivals listed here! This is a small sample of the numerous film festivals happening around the world.