Screen Daily has released an updated calendar detailing dates for film festivals and markets worldwide in 2025. This regularly maintained resource helps industry professionals and film enthusiasts stay informed about key events from Sundance to Cannes. The list covers ongoing, previous, and upcoming gatherings across various countries and genres.
Overview
Screen Daily maintains a comprehensive, regularly updated page tracking film festival and market dates globally. The latest edition focuses on 2025 events, providing a vital tool for filmmakers, distributors, and journalists. Users can submit or amend details via the publication's contact form, ensuring accuracy as schedules evolve.
Ongoing and Recent Events
Several festivals are currently underway or recently concluded. For instance, the African Diaspora International Film Festival runs in the US from November 28 to December 14, 2024. The Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia spans December 4-13, while Les Arcs Film Festival in France is set for December 13-20. Earlier in the year, events like the Palm Springs International Film Festival (January 2-13) and Sundance Film Festival (January 23-February 2) have already taken place.
Key Upcoming Festivals
The calendar highlights major 2025 gatherings. In Europe, the Berlin International Film Festival occurs February 13-23 in Germany, followed by the Cannes Film Festival May 13-24 in France. North American highlights include SXSW March 7-15 in the US and the Toronto International Film Festival September 4-14 in Canada. Asian events feature the Busan International Film Festival September 17-26 in South Korea and the Tokyo International Film Festival October 27-November 5 in Japan.
Markets and Specialized Events
Markets like the European Film Market (February 13-19, Germany), Filmart (March 17-20, Hong Kong), and MIPCOM (October 13-16, France) are included for business-focused networking. Specialized festivals cover genres such as horror (FrightFest, various dates), documentaries (CPH:DOX, March 19-30, Denmark), and LGBTQIA+ programming (BFI Flare, March 19-30, UK).
This calendar underscores the vibrant, year-round nature of the international film scene, with events spanning continents and fostering global collaboration.
