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Whether you're looking to go to a movie, learn about the movies, or add to your home collection of movies, the Internet can provide the tools you need. Find current listings and buy movie tickets; read and compare reviews, track the box office, and view trailers online; track major and minor film festivals or explore movie history and trivia; buy or rent movies on DVD. Whatever your film needs, you can find what you're looking for on the Web.

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Learn about Film Festivals

Film festivals used to be the preserve of industry professionals, but recent years have seen the arrival of movie events that cater to specialized markets and are accessible to the general public. This section makes it easy for you to learn about what's going on at festivals large and small across the country.

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Many smaller films bid for national distribution deals through film festival screenings. So a film festival buzz can alert you to interesting upcoming movies that might easily slip under the radar of the mainstream media.

By the same token, film festivals provide an opportunity to see exciting new movies that may never win a nationwide release.

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The Internet Movie Database maintains a comprehensive list of links for upcoming film festivals worldwide. They also host a film festival message board where you can connect with other festival goers and film lovers.

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The Cannes Film Festival or Festival de Cannes has become the premiere international film festival, the highlight of which is the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) Award for the best film at the festival. Take a look at "Festival Archives" for an interesting look at festival posters, film clips, awards, events, and juries over the years.

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Sundance is the most well-known American film festival and the Holy Grail of independent filmmakers. Check out the site for festival archives, dates, and information on how to submit movies for consideration.

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The Tribeca Film Festival was created as part of a larger effort to revitalize lower Manhattan after 9/11. It has quickly grown into one of the largest and most influential events on the American film calendar. Check out the site for film news year round.

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