There are very few people who don't like escaping from their life every once in a while into a good film. Some are satisfied with just heading to the local theatre around the corner from their Annex Toronto real estate while others are willing to travel around the globe following the best films at the top festivals. There are some festivals where you are sure to see your favorite Hollywood stars and others that are more for independent films. Here are some of the best in the world.

The festival that everyone is talking about in the spring is Cannes in the south of France. It is one of the oldest international festivals, having started in 1946, and can boast people like Robert De Niro and Tim Burton as those who have served as the President of the Jury in recent years. People travel from Tokyo to Riverdale Toronto real estate to see the twenty films that are competing for the prestigious Palme D'Or prize. There are also dozens of selections entered into other categories.

If you're looking for another festival in Europe than your best choices are Berlin and Venice. Berlin takes place in February and has been around since 1951. It is frequently called the Berlinale and the highest prize is known as the Golden Bear. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest of the big three and started in 1932. If you're taking a break from working in internet marketing Toronto based at the end of summer than you might want to stop by this affair. The Golden Lion is the highest honor here, which was briefly replaced by the Mussolini Cup from 1934 t0 1942.

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The most popular festival in North America is actually a relatively new one and has only been around since 1976. The Toronto International Festival takes place in September and is widely publicly attended. You will find people coming in from all over the country and staying in every hotel or Toronto B & B. Other major festivals are the Sundance Film Festival, which is in Utah and focuses on independent films, and Manhattan's Tribeca Film Festival.

There are thirteen festivals throughout the world that are listed as "A" level. They are located in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Those living on Mexico beachfront real estate to Shanghai can experience the wonder of film each year. There are also several festivals that focus on specific kinds of films. Ann Arbor Film Festival focuses on experimental works while emerging filmmakers aspire to have their works featured at the KahBang Film Festival. There are also those that celebrate everything from animation to different cultures of the world.