The last decade has witnessed an explosion of interest in film festivals, with the field growing to a position of prominence within the space of a few short yea

Movies, stars, auteurs, critics, and the sheer excitement of cinema come together in film festivals as quintessential constellations of art, business, and glamo

Documentary film festivals do more than provide a venue for watching films: they have the potential to foster critical thinking, especially toward mainstream me

This book is the first anthology of research devoted to the booming world of Chinese film festivals, covering both mainstream and independent films. It also exp

This is the first book to offer an in-depth examination of the history, operation, and growth of film festivals as a cultural phenomenon within Australia. Traci