Cat Video Fest Shows in 500+ Theaters Raising Funds for Charities

Cat Video Fest, a 73-minute, G-rated compilation of diverse feline internet videos curated by Will Braden, is screening this weekend in over 500 independent theaters across the U.S. and Canada, with new expansions this year into France, Spain, Japan, and Brazil. The festival, now in its eighth year, features silly, cuddly, sentimental, and comedic clips, including animations and mini-documentaries, rather than just classic 'funniest home videos.' Cat Video Fest has become a global phenomenon, appealing to a wide-ranging audience from children to seniors, and has proven so popular that theaters routinely host it year after year. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits cat-focused charities, animal shelters, and welfare organizations, raising over $1 million since 2019. Local screenings often partner with nearby charities, such as Alley Cat Advocates in Louisville and Los Gatos de Barrio Logan in San Diego. Organizers plan to continue the event, confident that enthusiasm for cat videos and charitable giving will not wane.