The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in Cannes, France, is widely regarded as the most prestigious film festival in the world.

The Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, given to the best film in competition.

The Sundance Film Festival, held annually in Park City, Utah, is known for its focus on independent films and emerging filmmakers.

The Academy Award for Best Picture is the highest award given at the Academy Awards, presented to the best film of the year.

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is the largest documentary film festival in the world, known for its focus on innovative and thought-provoking documentaries.

The Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama is the highest award given at the Golden Globe Awards, presented to the best dramatic film of the year.

The Palm Springs International ShortFest is one of the largest short film festivals in the world, known for its focus on showcasing and promoting short films from around the globe.

The BAFTA Award for Best Film is the highest award given at the British Academy Film Awards, presented to the best film of the year.

The Annecy International Animated Film Festival is the largest animation film festival in the world, known for its focus on showcasing and promoting animated films from around the globe.

The SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture is the highest award given at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, presented to the best ensemble cast in a film.

The Rotterdam International Film Festival is known for its focus on experimental and avant-garde films, as well as its emphasis on emerging filmmakers and independent cinema.

The Independent Spirit Award for Best Film is the highest award given at the Independent Spirit Awards, presented to the best independent film of the year.

FESPACO (Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou) is the largest and most prestigious film festival in Africa, known for its focus on films from Africa and the African diaspora.

The Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture is the highest award given at the Critics' Choice Awards, presented to the best film of the year.

The Havana Film Festival is the largest and most prestigious film festival in Latin America, known for its focus on films from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.