A List Film Festivals Directory

Internationally recognized documentary film festival in the United States curating competitive documentary programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated documentary short awards.

International documentary film festival in Toronto presenting feature-length and short documentaries. Winning films in designated short documentary categories become eligible for Academy Awards consideration.

Renowned international documentary film festival in the United Kingdom presenting curated programs for documentary films. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short documentary awards under 40 minutes.

Collectively curated film festival in France showcasing a small selection of independent feature films and documentaries, with sustained support for theatrical distribution in France.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Germany presenting competitive programs for feature films and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International A-list film festival call for entries for first and second feature and short films by emerging directors.

International film festival showcasing documentary and feature films by filmmakers of African descent. The festival offers a high-profile platform for screenings, industry visibility, and professional networking.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Austria presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in a non-competitive main program conceived for theatrical exhibition.

Internationally recognized film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the world. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.