List of film festivals in the United States

This is a list of film festivals that take place (or took place) in the United States.

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Alabama NameEst.CityNotesRef Black Warrior Film Festival 2013 Tuscaloosa Staged by the University of Alabama Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie, "Black Warrior Film Festival Returns". UA NEWS CENTER, April 4, 2022. Fairhope Film Festival Fairhope Michael Warrick, "Fairhope Film Festival returns for eighth year, sells out 'drive-in' movie nights". WALA-TV, November 12, 2020. George Lindsey UNA Film Festival Florence Staged by the University of North Alabama Summer Raines, "The 23rd Annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival March 5 -7". Quad Cities Daily, February 29, 2020. Lanett City Film Festival 2017 Lanett "Second annual Lanett City Film Festival on Sept. 7, 8". LaGrange Daily News, August 23, 2018. Montgomery Film Festival 2009 Montgomery "Montgomery Film Festival XI online this weekend". Montgomery Advertiser, July 22, 2020.Sidewalk Film Festival 1999 Birmingham Jesse Chambers, "Metro Roundup: Sidewalk Film Festival, Secret Stages return to in-person events". Hoover Sun, July 27, 2021. Troy International Film Festival Troy Yellowhammer Film Festival multiple locations High school and college student films "Inaugural YellowHammer Film Festival announces award winners". Troy Today, August 5, 2021.

Alaska NameEst.CityNotesRef Anchorage International Film Festival 2001 Anchorage Largest film festival in the state of Alaska

Arizona NameEst.CityNotesRef Arizona International Film Festival 2023 Tucson Filmstock Film Festival 2011 multiple locations International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival 2005 Tempe Loft Film Fest2010TucsonThe Loft Film Fest is dedicated to showcasing the best independent, foreign and classic films, as well as celebrating the work of established and emerging directors, writers, producers and actors. Monument Valley Film Festival 2007 Kayenta Phoenix Film Festival 2000 Phoenix Rock the Canyon 2009 Shonto Sedona International Film Festival 1994 Sedona Scottsdale International Film Festival 2010 Scottsdale Annual, international film festival held in November. Year-round Screenings and events supporting the Festival and international filmmakers. Tombstone Western Film Festival and Symposium 2001 Tombstone Tucson Film & Music Festival 2005 Tucson

Arkansas NameEst.CityNotesRef Bentonville Film Festival 2015 Bentonville Held annually in May and focused on diversity in film, specifically women and under represented minority filmmakers. Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 1992 Hot Springs Little Rock Film Festival 2006 Little Rock Held annually in the beginning of June. This southern film festival features narrative film, documentary films, short film, panels, and unforgettable events.

California NameEst.CityNotesRef168 Film Festival 2003 Los Angeles Speed filmmaking competition and festival. Entries accepted from anywhere in the world. Held annually in April. Action On Film International Film Festival 2005 Monrovia Started as part of the World Martial Arts Trade Show and International Championships. Asian World Film Festival 2015 Los Angeles International; held annually in October–November. Atheist Film Festival2009San FranciscoAnnual event from 2009-2014; dedicated to films related to atheism.Bel Air Film Festival 2008 Los Angeles An international festival held annually in November. Berlin & Beyond Film Festival 1996 San Francisco German-language film festival outside of Europe, held annually in January. Big Bear Lake International Film Festival 2000 Big Bear Lake Committed to presenting emerging talents of independent filmmakers and screenwriters, held annually in September. BraveMaker Film Festival 2019 Redwood City, California Elevate brave stories for justice, diversity and inclusion. Burbank International Film Festival 2009 Burbank CAAMFest 2012 San Francisco The nation's largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films Coronado Island Film Festival 2016 Coronado Island Held annually in November in the resort city across the bay from downtown San Diego. COLCOA French Film Festival 1997 Los Angeles, California Held annually in November at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Dances With Films 1998 Los Angeles The festival of unknowns (i.e. no celebrities) DaVinci International Film Festival 2017 Los Angeles International; held annually in September. Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival2008Los AngelesFrameline Film Festival 1997 San Francisco Frameline Film Festival produces the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival which is the oldest ongoing film festival devoted to LGBT programming. Horrible Imaginings Film Festival2009San Diego and Santa AnaAnnually in September.Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema 2009 Idyllwild-Pine Cove Held annually in January. An independent film festival International Black Women's Film Festival 2001 San Francisco Exhibiting films by and/or featuring Black women from around the world in non-stereotypical roles. LA's Rich and Successful Film Festival 2021 Los Angeles Held annually in September at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre. Premiere short film showcase for rising Los Angeles-based talent. L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival 2009 Los Angeles Held annually in the spring. Host of the L.A. Comedy Scripts screenplay competition. Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 1983 Los Angeles Premiere showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific American and international cinema in Los Angeles. Held annually in May. Los Angeles Film Festival 1995 Los Angeles Held annually in June. Shows independent, feature, documentary and short films, as well as music videos. Mill Valley Film Festival 1977 Mill Valley Held annually in early October. It is organized by the California Film Institute. Mods & Rockers Film Festival 1999 Los Angeles Celebration of rock music culture films. Nevada City Film Festival 2001 Nevada City New Media Film Festival2009Los AngelesAnnual film festival that brings together the work of established and emerging New Media Content Creators and video artists around the world.Newport Beach Film Festival 1999 Newport Beach Founded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a multicultural event, attracting over 40,000 attendees to Orange County. Noor Iranian Film Festival 2007 Los Angeles Dedicated to the cinema of Iran Oceanside International Film Festival 2009 Oceanside, San Diego County Held annually in August through 2020. Held annually in February since 2021. Palm Springs Festival of Festivals 2001 Palm Springs Palm Springs International Film Festival 1989 Palm Springs Sacramento French Film Festival 2002 Sacramento For ten days in June the Main Event celebrates the artistic, cultural, social and historical values of French film. The Winter Shorts Fest (since 2008) presents the César Award-nominated short films. The Minifest (since 2014) is a one-day miniature festival held in the fall. The Virtual Cinema presents first-run films and our festival events. San Diego International Film Festival 2001 San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter and La Jolla Held in October, the festival showcases international narrative features, shorts and documentaries in various categories including Native American, social justice and military. San Diego Latino Film Festival1993San DiegoSan Diego French Film Festival2021San DiegoHeld in June, the festival presents francophone movies. It is organized by the Alliance Francaise San DiegoSan Diego Film Week 2017 San Diego’s Balboa Park Held in February–March, the festival showcases local narrative features, short films, and documentaries for film. San Francisco Frozen Film Festival 2006 San Francisco Special interest, Independent. San Francisco Green Film Festival 2011 San Francisco San Francisco Independent Film Festival 1998 San Francisco San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival 1982 San Francisco Dedicated to Asian and Asian-American films. San Francisco International Film Festival 1957 San Francisco San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 1980 San Francisco SFJFF is a year-round media arts organization that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people. San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 1993 San Luis Obispo Held annually in March. Santa Barbara International Film Festival 1985 Santa Barbara Sonoma International Film Festival 1996 Sonoma SIFF takes place every March in the United States’ Wine Country, 45 minutes north of San Francisco. TCM Classic Film Festival 2010 Los Angeles A celebration of classic films presented by Turner Classic Movies. WYSIWYG Film Festival1999San FranciscoChristian film festival (What You See Is What You Get)Zero Film Festival 2007 Los Angeles Film festival exclusive to self-financed filmmakers.

Colorado NameEst.CityNotesRefBoulder International Film Festival 2004 Boulder Crested Butte Film Festival 2011 Crested Butte Held annually in the last week of September supporting action and change together. Denver Film Festival 1978 Denver Held annually in November. Denver Underground Film Festival 1997 Denver Held annually in May. Durango Independent Film Festival 2005 Durango Held annually the first week of March. Festivus Film Festival 2006 Denver Ended in 2013 Mile High Horror Film Festival 2010 Denver Independent horror films from around the world. Moondance International Film Festival 2000 Boulder Film writers, filmmakers and film score composers who, through their creative work, actively increase awareness, provide multiple viewpoints, address complex social issues, and strengthen ties between international audiences. Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival 1987 Colorado Springs Held annually in early November showcasing films made by women. The festival features a mix of documentary, short and narrative films. Telluride Film Festival 1974 Telluride Only 40 films are admitted each year.

Connecticut NameEst.CityNotesRef Cinefest Fairfield 2005 Fairfield Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival 1988 Hartford Greenwich International Film Festival 2015 Greenwich Litchfield Hills Film Festival 2006 Kent, New Milford, Torrington New England Festival of Ibero American Cinema 2010 New Haven Film Fest New Haven 1995 New Haven New Haven Documentary Film Festival 2014 New Haven New Haven Underground Film Festival multiple locations

Delaware NameEst.CityNotesRef First State Film Festival 2019 Wilmington Holly Quinn, "The inaugural First State Film Festival wants your shorts". Technically, September 3, 2019. Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival 1998 Rehoboth Beach Craig Horleman, "Delaware Film Festival Highlights Documentaries, Dramas". U.S. News & World Report, November 8, 2020.

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