What are the biggest film festivals of Europe?

Europe is home to several renowned film festivals that attract filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from around the world. Here are some of the biggest and most prestigious film festivals in Europe:

  1. Cannes Film Festival: usually held in mid-May but due to Covid this year it will take place on July 6-17 in 2021
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  2. Venice Film Festival: held in late August/early September. This year it is scheduled September 1-11, 2021
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  3. The Berlin International Film Fest, also called Berlinale: held in February.
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  4. San Sebastian Film Festival. This year it is scheduled September 17-25, 2021
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  5. The London Film Festival, officially called the BFI London Film Festival: held in late October/early November
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  6. Edinburgh International Film Festival: usually held in late late June/early July
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  7. Locarno Film Festival: held July 4-14, 2021
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  8. The Annecy International Animation Film Festival: held in mid-June.  This year it will take place on June 14-17, 2021
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  9. Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: This year it is scheduled August 20-28, 2021
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  10. Zurich International Film Festival: This year it is scheduled September 23- October 3, 2021
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