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1. What is the oldest film festival in the world?
Venice Film Festival
2. Which film festival is known for showcasing independent films?
Sundance Film Festival
3. In which city does the Cannes Film Festival take place?
Cannes, France
4. What prestigious award is given at the Berlin International Film Festival?
Golden Bear
5. Which film festival is known as the “Festival of Festivals”?
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
6. What is the main criterion for a film to be selected for competition at a festival?
Quality and originality
7. What is the name of the top prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival?
Palme d’Or
8. Which film festival holds the Midnight Madness program for horror and thriller films?
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
9. What famous American film festival takes place in Park City, Utah?
Sundance Film Festival
10. Which film festival hosts the Un Certain Regard section for films with unique visions?
Cannes Film Festival
11. What is the duration of the Berlin International Film Festival?
10 days
12. Which film festival is held annually in the Sundance Resort?
Sundance Film Festival
13. What is the primary purpose of film festivals?
To showcase and promote films
14. Which country is known for hosting the Locarno Film Festival?
Switzerland
15. Name the award given for the best first or second feature film at the Cannes Film Festival.
Camera d’Or
16. What is the mission of the Telluride Film Festival?
To celebrate the art of film
17. What term is used for a film that premieres at a festival but hasn’t been released to the public yet?
Festival premiere
18. Which film festival is known for screening documentaries and short films?
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
19. What does the acronym TIFF stand for in the context of film festivals?
Toronto International Film Festival
20. In which month does the Venice Film Festival usually take place?
September
21. Which film festival is held in a city known for its beaches and balmy weather?
Cannes Film Festival
22. What is the primary function of a jury at a film festival?
To evaluate and award films
23. What term is used for the official selection of films competing for awards at a festival?
Competition lineup
24. Which film festival is known for featuring a selection of restored classic films?
Il Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival
25. What is the purpose of having film markets at some festivals?
To facilitate buying and selling of films
26. Which film festival is held at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in California?
Cinecon Classic Film Festival
27. Name the award given at the Cannes Film Festival to the best director.
Best Director Award
28. What significance does the Audience Award hold at film festivals?
It reflects the audience’s favorite film
29. Which film festival features a program dedicated to animated films?
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
30. Which notable film festival showcases LGBT-themed films?
Frameline Film Festival
31. What is the purpose of the New York Film Festival?
To present important works of world cinema
32. What is the main venue for the Toronto International Film Festival?
TIFF Bell Lightbox
33. Which film festival is known to screen experimental and avant-garde films?
Rotterdam International Film Festival
34. Name the prestigious award given at the Venice Film Festival for best film.
Golden Lion
35. When was the first Tribeca Film Festival held?
2002
36. Which film festival is known for its focus on socially relevant cinema?
Human Rights Watch Film Festival
37. What is the main criterion for selecting films to be part of a festival’s official program?
Artistic merit
38. Which film festival is famous for its strong emphasis on Asian cinema?
Busan International Film Festival
39. Name the award given for best international film at the Toronto International Film Festival.
People’s Choice Award
40. In which country does the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival take place?
Czech Republic
41. Which film festival features a category called New Frontier for showcasing media art and experimental storytelling?
Sundance Film Festival
42. What term is used for a session where filmmakers discuss their films with the audience?
Q&A (Question and Answer)
43. Which film festival in Spain focuses on fantasy and horror genres?
Sitges Film Festival
44. What is the purpose of film festivals that cater specifically to short films?
To give exposure to short filmmakers
45. Which film festival is known for its Red Carpet premieres?
Cannes Film Festival
46. Name the award given at the Berlin International Film Festival for unique and innovative films.
Silver Bear
47. Which film festival is held annually in the mountain town of Telluride, Colorado?
Telluride Film Festival
48. What is the main distinguishing feature of the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section?
Focus on films with unique visions
49. Which film festival is known for showcasing environmental-themed films?
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
50. Name the popular film festival held annually in Austin, Texas.
SXSW Film Festival
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