Film Fest Blog
The term "Category A Festival" is not formally defined, but it is the traditional name for prestigious international shows with a non-specialized competitive program.
FIAPF was founded as early as 1933, and today it includes 34 associations from 29 countries. In addition to “licensing” festivals, FIAPF’s sphere of interest includes issues related to the regulation and management of processes in the film and television
This respected Czech film festival, which traditionally opens at the beginning of July and will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, is interesting primarily because it focuses on Central and Eastern European countries, the Balkans and the former Soviet Union. …
The MIFF, one of the oldest film festivals in the world, takes place annually at the end of June. The Main Competition of the festival, where the Main Prize, the Special Jury Prize and the prizes for the best director and performance are awarded, is famous for the fact that its pictures by lesser known directors from lesser known cinemas can baffle even seasoned critics. …
China’s largest film festival (the only serious competitor in the region is the Beijing Film Festival), which starts every year in early summer. The show is relatively young (in 2014 it was held only for the 17th time) and has a very extensive program. …
The first class A festival in the FIAPF calendar, starting in early February, is also one of the most important – and maybe the most visited – in the world. The Berlinale competition is designed to ensure a wide representation of European cinematography. It is also generally accepted that films made in a traditional manner and films with political themes are more often selected. …
Cannes is the most prestigious (although not the oldest) film festival on the planet. It is extremely difficult to get here, but the opportunity, as practice shows, always remains. …
