Cannes

There are numerous film festivals around the world, ranging from small, local events to large, international ones. Some of the most prestigious and well-known film festivals in the world include:

1. Cannes Film Festival - held annually in Cannes, France, this is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world. It showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world and awards prizes to the best films in various categories.

2. Sundance Film Festival - held annually in Park City, Utah, this is the largest independent film festival in the United States. It focuses on independent, innovative, and diverse storytelling, and has launched the careers of many successful filmmakers.

3. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) - held annually in Toronto, Canada, this festival is one of the largest and most important film festivals in the world. It showcases a wide range of films from around the world, and is a major platform for Oscar contenders.

4. Venice Film Festival - held annually in Venice, Italy, this is the oldest film festival in the world. It showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world, and awards prizes to the best films in various categories.

5. Berlin International Film Festival - held annually in Berlin, Germany, this festival is one of the most important film festivals in Europe. It showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world, and awards prizes to the best films in various categories.

Other notable film festivals include the Telluride Film Festival, the Tribeca Film Festival, the South by Southwest Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and the Busan International Film Festival.

It's difficult to say exactly how many film festivals there are in the world, as new festivals are constantly being created and existing festivals evolve and change. However, according to FilmFreeway, one of the largest online platforms for film festivals, there are over 11,000 film festivals listed on their platform alone.

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