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Now in its twentieth year, the Dutch capital's visual anthropology film festival offers viewers unexpected insights into other cultures.

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) held every September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is one of the most accessible film festivals for audiences to attend.

It may be the summer vacation period, but there is no shortage of film festivals. Here are just some of the festivals coming up in August.

A listing of film festivals around the globe for 04/08/07 to 04/14/07.

In its annual run-down, MovieMaker magazine lists the top 25 North American film festivals it considers to be worth filmmakers' hard-earned money.

Het Ketelhuis cinema, Amsterdam will present 16 movies with a 'green' theme during Strawberry Earth, the Netherlands' first environmental film festival on June 5 and 6.

Based in Providence, the annual Rhode Island International Film Festival is a showcase for independent filmmakers and their work.

How to get tickets, make travel plans, and what to do when not seeing films.

From Cannes to Kerala and Sundance to Raindance, here is an overview of the main international film festivals taking place from month to month.

The seventeen day festival is a chance for film lovers to check out a diverse range of films in one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world.

Follow these simple suggestions for getting the most out of a film festival.

With almost as many parties as movies, the annual CineVegas Film Festival combines edgy cinema with Las Vegas' fabled entertainment and over-the-top venues.

Author of the book Film Festival Secrets, Chris Holland talks to Suite101.com about the dos and don'ts of attending a film festival.

Sqirrl, a film festival rating and review site launched by writer/director team Chris Bessounian and Tianna Langham, helps filmmakers separate the delights from the duds.

Offering 11 days of movies, performances, panels and parties, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival invites visitors to paint the town pink.

Volunteers help keep many film festivals running; but volunteers also benefit from giving up their free time, most notably by being able to watch new movies for free.

The 28th Durban International Film Festival is one of Africa's longest running and most respected festivals. It runs from 20 June to 1 July.

When film director John Polson put together the inaugural Tropfest in 1993 he had no idea it would eventually become the largest short film festival in the world.

Publicize a script or film, find talent and earn awards by entering film festivals and competitions. Combine the venues, and your opportunities multiply exponentially.

The 2009 edition of Raindance, the UK's most prominent independent film festival, opens in Central London on September 30 with 'bromance' Humpday.

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Zion National Park, Utah, Red Rock Film Festival hosts four days of independent features and shorts from November 12.

Africa in the Picture, the film festival devoted to movies from Africa and the African diaspora, opens its twelfth, 'crisis' edition in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

CineVegas, Sin City's lavish annual film festival, has announced that it will be putting its 2010 event on hold due to economic pressures.

The DOKU.ARTS film festival opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Now in its fourth year, this small festival is devoted to documentaries about art in all its forms.

Held in Bologna, Italy in May and now in its second year, the annual Slow Food on Film Festival aims to combine film and food in an original way.

The 18th Annual Florida Film Festival recently announced selections for its narrative and documentary feature films American Independent Competition.

In an official press release, the Sundance Institute has revealed the 112 films that will be shown during the 2010 festival which runs Jan. 21-31 in Park City, Utah.

Here are the best places & people to approach or attend for movie-loving visitors to Calgary, Alberta, whether watching, making, writing or selling that independent film.

The CineVegas Film Festival held annually in June is truly a film-lovers film festival.

A shoestring budget these days for a film production still usually amounts to a few hundred thousand dollars. How then does a film fare when it's made for only £45?

Evoking images of Cinema Paradiso, from August 13 - 16 the architecturally stunning UNESCO recognised town of Mompox will play host to its second ever film festival.

Seven days, more than 300 films and directorial debuts from the likes of Demi Moore and Courteney Cox Arquette make this festival a movie calendar fixture.

The Pula Film Festival is one of Europe's largest and longest-running open-air events, with its base in a stunning Roman amphitheater.

First held in 1996 the Pusan Film Festival, held annually in Busan, focuses on introducing new films and first-time directors. It is a great showcase for Asian films.

Established in 2001 by cyclist Brendt Barbur, The Bicycle Film Festival has grown into a five-day event that tours 39 cities. From June 17-21 it is in New York City.

Held for the first time in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has grown to become the world's most influential film festival, attracting top actors, directors and critics.

New and old filmmakers worldwide bring stories of love, comedy, internal struggle, maintaining dignity, and corrupt politics to Chicago for two weeks in October.

The film festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to northern Michigan.

Director Pilar Prassas explores the battle to legalize same-sex marriage in her documentary "In Sickness and In Health."

International film festivals bring a variety of stars to the red carpet premieres and TIFF is no exception. there are several ways to see stars during the festival.

Between June and September, films are screened outdoors, free to the public in downtown Toronto. With weekly events, there is always a diverse range of films to be seen.

When you are born into a brothel in Calcutta, your opportunities might be very limited. But when British filmmaker Zana Briski gives the kids cameras, everything changes.

In Northern Uganda, war has been a constant part of life for many children. Their touching stories are interwoven with the entrance into a musical competition and hope.

Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.

The Edinburgh International Film Festival announced this year's winners at an awards ceremony June 28. The top prize went to Moon, starring Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey.

"Crimes of Passion," "Midnight Cowboy," "Fatal Attraction" and other edgy selections highlight Forbidden Film Retro Showcase.

The 17th Annual Florida Film Festival, presented by Enzian Theater, recently announced its 160 films for this year's festival.

Film festivals are exciting, social and educational events that are dedicated to the craft of cinema. Here are highlights of the most innovative film festivals in the NW.

And the winners are... The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam handed out awards to this year's winners at its closing ceremony on November 27.

Scraper bikes and wise university janitors were two of the many documentary subjects shown during October's recently concluded San Francisco DocFest 2009.