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  • Adelaide Film Festival
    The AFF was established by the Premier of South Australia as a biennial film and video event which celebrates and explores contemporary screen culture with a unique program of screenings and special events. In the 2007 festival the AFF instituted Australia's first international competition for Best Feature Film and each festival it presents the world premieres of the films commissioned by its Investment Fund.
    http://www.adelaidefilmfestival.org

  • Association Internationale du Film d'Animation (ASIFA)
    The Association is founded in the firm belief that the art of animation can be enriched and greatly developed through close international co-operation and the free exchange of ideas, experience and information between all who are concerned with animation.
    http://asifa.net/

  • Aussie Short Films
    Aussie Short Films streams an award-winning selection of drama, documentary, comedy and corporate films over the net, and offers compilation packs for sale. Our aim is the creation of a professional microcinema specialising in Australian short films.
    http://www.aussieshortfilms.com.au

  • Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF)
    BIFF provides a focus for film culture in Queensland by showcasing the best and most interesting cinema from around the world. Each year BIFF draws film enthusiasts to view an entertaining mix of local and international films, retrospectives and colourful events that embrace the vibrant art of filmmaking.
    http://www.biff.com.au/

  • British Council Festivals Directory
    This directory lists over 600 international film, television and video festivals, giving details on how and when to enter these events.
    http://www.britfilms.com/festivals/

  • Byron Bay Film Festival
    Australian International film festival in Byron Bay. An initiative of the Byron Community and Cultural Centre (BCCC) which is owned and managed by the Byron Bay Community Association, a not-for-profit incorporated association established in 1980. Categories include: Best Film, Young Filmmaker (under 25), Animation, Experimental, Surfing, Drama, Documentary, Marine, Comedy and Cinematography.
    http://www.bbff.com.au/

  • European Coordination of Film Festivals
    The European Coordination of Film Festivals (ECFF) is a network of 200 audio-visual festivals with strong roots in the regions of Europe. Member festivals are dynamic, cultural events which have made a commitment to promote the diversity of the European moving image.
    http://www.eurofilmfest.org/

  • Film Festival World
    FilmFestivalWorld.com is about launching films on the festival circuit where independent filmmakers will have access to the entertainment media and to some of cinema's best audiences for their work.
    http://www.filmfestivalworld.com/

  • Film Festivals.com
    Extensive listing of international film festivals sortable by date and location.
    http://www.filmfestivals.com/ffs/search2.htm

  • Flickerfest
    Flickerfest is Australia's only competitive International Short Film Festival, screening the best of short films from around the world and Australia. Held in January in Sydney the competitive films tour nationally.
    http://www.flickerfest.com.au

  • German Cinema's Links to Selected International Film Festivals
    Film festival links sorted by genre including "A-list festivals", "Competitive" and "Non-competitive."
    http://www.german-cinema.de/app/festival-guides/festival_list.php?mode=int

  • Heart of Gold International Film Festival
    The Heart of Gold International Film Festival showcases well-crafted films that feed us with their thought-provoking, uplifting or simply funny take on life. When a film nourishes us, it sends us back into life smiling. What more can we ask? We are seeking films that make a positive contribution to the world.
    http://www.heartofgold.com.au

  • IMDB Events Browser
    This site lists just about every film festival there is in the world sorted in alphabetical order.
    http://www.us.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Events.html

  • Inside Film Online
    An international film festival directory sortable by region or date. This site is maintained regularly.
    http://www.insidefilm.com

  • Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
    The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for nineteen days each Winter, heavily garnished with a range of parties and special events that cast a celebratory mood over the city. The Festival enjoys annual admissions of 170,000 - 180,000, making it one of Melbourne's significant public events.
    http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au

  • Planet Out International Directory of Lesbian and Gay Film Festivals
    An extensive resource listing international lesbian and gay film festivals.
    http://www.planetout.com/pno/popcornq/fests/

  • Screen Daily Festival Calendar
    Hosted by Screendaily.com, Europe's first daily news service for the global film industry, generated by the team that publishes Screen. Includes a searchable festival index by month, key word and location.
    http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyEventSearch.aspx

  • Senses of Cinema - an online film journal
    An online film journal devoted to the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema, especially art, independent and experimental cinemas. The site is based in Melbourne and features writings by critics, academics, cinephiles, and filmmakers on a variety of topics, and in a variety of styles. Includes a link to Film Festival listings.
    http://www.sensesofcinema.com/links.html#fests

  • Shorts on the Shore Northern Beaches Film Festival
    Film festival held at Balgowlah RSL (NSW) which aims to support and encourage young filmmakers from New South Wales. Drama, documentary and experimental genres welcome.
    http://www.shortsontheshore.com

  • Sydney Film Festival (SFF)
    Sydney Film Festival is New South Wales' pre-eminent showcase for contemporary cinema from Australia and around the world. Established in 1954, Sydney Film Festival is a major cultural event on the city's social calendar and one of the world's longest running film festivals.
    http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/

  • Telefilm Canada
    International festival directory hosted by Telefilm Canada. Directory listings searchable by date of festival, name, region, genre and length amongst others. Includes a link to "upcoming festivals."
    http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/05/513.asp?lang=en&

  • Tropfest
    Founded by award-winning actor/ director John Polson, Tropfest began as a short film festival for friends and family at the Tropicana Café in Sydney, Australia in 1993. Today, Tropfest is known as the largest short film festival in the world. It is widely regarded for its support of new filmmaking talent through its festivals, filmmaker initiatives and distribution program.
    http://www.tropfest.com

  • Westgarth Film Festival
    The Westgarth Film Festival is held at Melbourne's Palace Westgarth Cinema from 6-9th December 2007 with a program packed full of cinematic gems. You'll be treated to special features, cinema stars and comedians, classic silent features with musical scores, local and international short films, filmmaker workshops, movie trivia and more.
    http://www.westgarthfilmfestival.com.au