UPDATED: Cannes Film Festival, 2026
This year, the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) introduced a new accreditation system, replacing its previous four-category structure with one unified list of accredited festivals. Within this new system, 17 film events are officially distinguished as FIAPF A-Festivals, recognised for their international impact and their role within the global film industry and festival ecosystem.
This list collects all feature-length* films that had their world premiere** at one of the eligible FIAPF A-Festivals in 2026. Ranked by average rating.
✅ 1. Berlin International Film Festival
Dates: 12–22 February
Top award: Golden Bear
✅ 2. Cannes Film Festival
Dates: 12–23 May
Top award: Palme d’Or
3. Shanghai International Film Festival
Dates: 12–21 June
Top award:…
UPDATED: Cannes Film Festival, 2026
This year, the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) introduced a new accreditation system, replacing its previous four-category structure with one unified list of accredited festivals. Within this new system, 17 film events are officially distinguished as FIAPF A-Festivals, recognised for their international impact and their role within the global film industry and festival ecosystem.
This list collects all feature-length* films that had their world premiere** at one of the eligible FIAPF A-Festivals in 2026. Ranked by average rating.
✅ 1. Berlin International Film Festival
Dates: 12–22 February
Top award: Golden Bear
✅ 2. Cannes Film Festival
Dates: 12–23 May
Top award: Palme d’Or
3. Shanghai International Film Festival
Dates: 12–21 June
Top award: Golden Goblet Award for Best Feature Film
4. Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Dates: 21–27 June
Top award: Cristal for a Feature Film
5. Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Dates: 3–11 July
Top award: Grand Prix, Crystal Globe
6. Locarno Film Festival
Dates: 5–15 August
Top award: Pardo d’Oro / Golden Leopard
7. Venice International Film Festival
Dates: 2–12 September
Top award: Golden Lion for Best Film
8. Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF
Dates: 10–20 September
Top award: People's Choice Award
9. San Sebastián International Film Festival
Dates: 18–26 September
Top award: Golden Shell for Best Film
10. Busan International Film Festival
Dates: 6–15 October
Top award: Best Film, Busan Awards
11. Warsaw International Film Festival
Dates: 9–18 October
Top award: Warsaw Grand Prix
12. Tokyo International Film Festival
Dates: 26 October–4 November
Top award: Tokyo Grand Prix / The Governor of Tokyo Award
13. Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Dates: 5–15 November
Top award: Astor Piazzolla Award for Best Feature Film
14. Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Dates: 6–22 November
Top award: Grand Prix for Best Film
15. Cairo International Film Festival
Dates: 11–20 November
Top award: Golden Pyramid Award for Best Film
16. International Film Festival of India, Goa
Dates: 20–28 November
Top award: Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film
* Although there are 17 FIAPF A-list festivals in total, since Clermont-Ferrand is a short-film festival, it is not included.
** Parallel sections such as Critics' Week and Directors' Fortnight are not included.
*** Notable non-FIAPF festivals such as Sundance, Rotterdam, and Telluride are not included.