The Venice Film Festival, established in 1932, holds the distinction of being the oldest international film festival in the world.

The Palme d'Or, one of the most coveted awards in cinema, is bestowed upon the best film at the Cannes Film Festival.

The Sundance Film Festival, founded by Robert Redford, is renowned for showcasing independent and groundbreaking films.

The Golden Lion is the highest honor awarded at the Venice Film Festival, recognizing the best film in competition.

The Busan International Film Festival is the largest film festival in Asia, dedicated to showcasing Asian cinema and promoting cultural exchange.

The main competition section of the Berlin International Film Festival is simply called 'Competition', where films vie for the coveted Golden Bear award.

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is the world's largest documentary film festival, showcasing a diverse range of nonfiction films.

The Toronto International Film Festival's audience award is called the 'People's Choice Award', recognizing the film that resonates most with the festival's attendees.

FESPACO (Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou) is the largest and most prestigious film festival dedicated to African cinema.

The Locarno Film Festival is renowned for its focus on arthouse cinema, showcasing films that push creative boundaries and explore unconventional narratives.

The Havana Film Festival is the most significant film festival in Latin America, showcasing a diverse range of films from the region.

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is held annually in the coastal state of Goa, India.

The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival is the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world, showcasing films that explore queer narratives and experiences.

The Sarajevo Film Festival is held annually in the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.

The Annecy International Animated Film Festival is the world's largest animation festival, showcasing the latest and greatest in animated films from around the globe.