The 20 Major Film Festivals and Award Ceremonies

If you're a fan of good cinema and want to note the significant films of a given year, check out the movies recognised by these 20 major Film Festivals and Awards ceremonies. The Oscars may get the most attention each year, but you need to be aware of what is going on further afield to fully appreciate some excellent cinema.

The Top 20 List

In the USA:
Academy Awards
American Film Institute (AFI) Top 10 Lists
DGA (Directors Guild of America)
Golden Globes
Independent Spirit Awards
MTV Movie Awards
National Board of Review, USA
PGA (Producers Guild of America)
SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards
Sundance Film Festival
WGA (Writers Guild of America)

In Britain:
BAFTA Awards

In Canada:
Toronto Film Festival

In Australia:
Australian Film Institute Awards

In Europe:
Berlin Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Cesar Awards, France
European Film Awards
Goya Awards, Spain
Venice Film Festival

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