Awards
Film festivals & award shows
The circuit that decides what gets distribution. Each festival page collects our news coverage, the films connected to it, and — the part most awards coverage leaves out — where you can actually watch the winners.
Academy Awards
Los Angeles, USA
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual ceremony — the highest-profile film awards in the world.
BAFTA Film Awards
London, UK
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts' annual ceremony — the UK's highest film honour.
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
One of the "Big Three" European festivals alongside Cannes and Venice. Awards the Golden Bear each February.
Busan International Film Festival
Busan, South Korea
The largest film festival in Asia, focused on showcasing new Asian directors and films.
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
The world's most prestigious film festival, held each May on the French Riviera. The Palme d'Or is cinema's highest international honour.
César Awards
Paris, France
The Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma's annual French film awards.
Filmfare Awards
Mumbai, India
The oldest and most-recognised film awards in Indian cinema — colloquially "the Indian Oscars".
Golden Globe Awards
Los Angeles, USA
Awards given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for outstanding film and television work.
Goya Awards
Madrid, Spain
Awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain — the highest Spanish film honour.
IIFA Awards
Rotating venues
The International Indian Film Academy's annual ceremony — Bollywood's biggest event outside India.
International Film Festival of India
Goa, India
India's premier film festival, organised by the National Film Development Corporation each November.
Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
The premier South Asian platform for international and Indian independent cinema.
National Film Awards (India)
New Delhi, India
The most-prestigious film awards in India, presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals.
Premios Platino
Madrid, Spain (rotating)
The most-prestigious awards for Ibero-American cinema, recognising films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Sundance Film Festival
Park City, Utah, USA
The pre-eminent showcase for American independent cinema, held each January.
SXSW Film Festival
Austin, Texas, USA
Film, interactive, and music festival held each March in Austin — a launchpad for genre and indie premieres.
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
North America's largest film festival and a key Oscar bellwether. Awards the People's Choice Award by audience vote.
Tribeca Film Festival
New York City, USA
Founded by Robert De Niro after 9/11, the festival showcases independent film, episodic, immersive, and games.
Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
The oldest film festival in the world, held annually on the Venice Lido. Awards the Golden Lion to the best film.