Venice, Los Angeles Host Major 2025 International Film Festivals

The 2025 Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6, will feature a star-studded lineup including Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Guillermo del Toro, with highly anticipated films such as Luca Guadagnino's thriller and del Toro's Mary Shelley adaptation. The festival aims to regain its status as a key launchpad for awards season, following a year where Cannes dominated with best picture Oscar nominees. Alongside Venice, other film festivals are celebrating unique cultural contributions, such as NewFilmmakers Los Angeles hosting the InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema Film Festival in September, showcasing 20 short films from emerging filmmakers across the Americas and Spain. Additionally, the Portobello Film Festival marks its 30th anniversary with free film screenings celebrating its countercultural origins in London's Notting Hill. Venice also hosts the Floating Cinema ~ Acque Sconosciute festival on a floating stage in the lagoon, blending cinema and visual arts through innovative performances and digital technologies. These events collectively highlight the global diversity and evolving nature of film festivals in 2025.