Spotlight | 2014 International Film Festivals

Features | 2014 International Film Festival Report

The Fastest Reports on Award-Winning Films from Each Festival!

The race for awards kicks off each year with the Sundance Film Festival in January. Here, we bring you the fastest updates on the winning films from these grand cinematic events.

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The 30th Sundance Film Festival(January 16 - 26)

The Sundance Film Festival, an Academy Award-qualifying film festival, is held annually in January in Park City, Utah, USA. This year marked its 30th anniversary. It continues to grow in stature as one of the world's premier independent film celebrations, embracing works of all scales and genres.

The 64th Berlin International Film Festival(February 6 - 16)

The 64th Berlin International Film Festival concluded on February 16th. Held every February in Berlin, Germany, it is one of the three major film festivals in the world. Known as the "film festival for film lovers," it is celebrated for spotlighting artistically excellent works over commercially driven ones.

The 86th Academy Awards(March 2)

The 86th Academy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, USA. Winners are chosen by the votes of over 6,000 Academy members. This ceremony is known for its occasional unexpected upsets. Who took home an Oscar this year?

The 67th Cannes Film Festival(May 14 - 25)

The Cannes Film Festival, held in the glamorous resort town of the French Riviera, concluded on May 25th. This year's festival featured many films focusing on real people and events, beyond just the competition entries. Let's look back at the highlights with film critic Yoko Yoshike, who reported from the scene.

The 71st Venice International Film Festival(August 27 - September 6)

The 71st Venice International Film Festival concluded on September 6th after ten days. A jury of nine, led by French composer Alexandre Desplat, selected the award winners from a lineup of 20 films, including entries from Japan.

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Spotlight | 2014 International Film Festivals

Features | 2014 International Film Festival Report

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