International Film Festivals

Should the environment be sacrificed if it benefits the local economy? Icelandic doc Dreamland, which had its international premiere at IDFA, tackles the question.

Dec 3, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

And the winners are... The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam handed out awards to this year's winners at its closing ceremony on November 27.

Nov 29, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The 22nd International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has announced the nominees for its competition programs. Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.

Nov 27, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Zion National Park, Utah, Red Rock Film Festival hosts four days of independent features and shorts from November 12.

Nov 10, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Based in Providence, the annual Rhode Island International Film Festival is a showcase for independent filmmakers and their work.

Aug 4, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

It may be the summer vacation period, but there is no shortage of film festivals. Here are just some of the festivals coming up in August.

Jul 27, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The Pula Film Festival is one of Europe's largest and longest-running open-air events, with its base in a stunning Roman amphitheater.

Jul 19, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The Edinburgh International Film Festival announced this year's winners at an awards ceremony June 28. The top prize went to Moon, starring Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey.

Jun 29, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Seven days, more than 300 films and directorial debuts from the likes of Demi Moore and Courteney Cox Arquette make this festival a movie calendar fixture.

Jun 23, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Established in 2001 by cyclist Brendt Barbur, The Bicycle Film Festival has grown into a five-day event that tours 39 cities. From June 17-21 it is in New York City.

Jun 15, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The DOKU.ARTS film festival opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Now in its fourth year, this small festival is devoted to documentaries about art in all its forms.

Jun 11, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Held in Bologna, Italy in May and now in its second year, the annual Slow Food on Film Festival aims to combine film and food in an original way.

Jun 5, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

From Cannes to Kerala and Sundance to Raindance, here is an overview of the main international film festivals taking place from month to month.

Jun 2, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival is known for its selection of gritty movies, but 2009 was particularly tough. Here is a run-down of the main award winners.

May 29, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Held for the first time in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has grown to become the world's most influential film festival, attracting top actors, directors and critics.

May 26, 2009 - Cecily Layzell