Top Independent Film Festivals to Keep an Eye On
Although there are several ways to gauge an independent film festivals' importance, there are several top 2012 premieres that established filmmakers, emerging filmmakers, and students attending acting schools or just acting classes are sure to try to attend.
Likewise, attracting international attention from the world's film industry, talent and press is a major component when selecting the top independent film festival to keep your eye on.
Here is a list of the top three international film festivals that are sure to be a big hit in 2012! The festival that upstages them all is definitely Festival de Cannes located in Cannes, France.
The high profile festival debuts important work that will eventually make their local premieres around the world.
The number of industry leaders, talent and press that regularly descend on Cannes is unparalleled.
Even the marquis "Cannes" name cannot be easily replicated and people internationally revere it as a "brand.
" But like any institution at the pinnacle of its field the festival is known for holding true to its own traditions rather than giving into the face-paced industry of change.
The United States' most important independent film fest is by far the Sundance Film Festival.
This fest is the cradle of the American indie film movement and held every year in Park City.
While economic downturn and massive restructuring within the industry have dramatically effected what this festival once was five years ago, it is still an important cornerstone for independent film and even its detractors would not dare miss it.
The festival continues to reveal the most anticipated films in new American cinema.
Unlike any other film festival, South by Southwest in Austin Texas has uniquely establishing itself as the event on the cusp of technological innovation, while redefining what a festival can be and is.
SXSW made its name as a center showcasing new music, only later to establish itself as a film and interactive event.
In 2010, the interactive program grew exponentially and among the most popular exhibits were the convergence of technology and film.
With innovators in both technology and film together in one place, the energy was palpable and SXSW may be taking a lead in showing how festivals may look in the future.
There are just a handful of the various indie film festivals that take place around the world each year - with the burst of innovation in the entertainment industry, the number of film festivals will only continue to grow each year.
Likewise, attracting international attention from the world's film industry, talent and press is a major component when selecting the top independent film festival to keep your eye on.
Here is a list of the top three international film festivals that are sure to be a big hit in 2012! The festival that upstages them all is definitely Festival de Cannes located in Cannes, France.
The high profile festival debuts important work that will eventually make their local premieres around the world.
The number of industry leaders, talent and press that regularly descend on Cannes is unparalleled.
Even the marquis "Cannes" name cannot be easily replicated and people internationally revere it as a "brand.
" But like any institution at the pinnacle of its field the festival is known for holding true to its own traditions rather than giving into the face-paced industry of change.
The United States' most important independent film fest is by far the Sundance Film Festival.
This fest is the cradle of the American indie film movement and held every year in Park City.
While economic downturn and massive restructuring within the industry have dramatically effected what this festival once was five years ago, it is still an important cornerstone for independent film and even its detractors would not dare miss it.
The festival continues to reveal the most anticipated films in new American cinema.
Unlike any other film festival, South by Southwest in Austin Texas has uniquely establishing itself as the event on the cusp of technological innovation, while redefining what a festival can be and is.
SXSW made its name as a center showcasing new music, only later to establish itself as a film and interactive event.
In 2010, the interactive program grew exponentially and among the most popular exhibits were the convergence of technology and film.
With innovators in both technology and film together in one place, the energy was palpable and SXSW may be taking a lead in showing how festivals may look in the future.
There are just a handful of the various indie film festivals that take place around the world each year - with the burst of innovation in the entertainment industry, the number of film festivals will only continue to grow each year.
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