Cannes, Berlinale, Sundance: how to visit a film festival as a tourist (without a credential)

Four major world festivals broken down without mystification. Fixed dates, public tickets, real accommodation, and the truth about the red carpet.

1. Cannes, Berlinale, Sundance: how to visit a film festival as a tourist (without a credential)

   Four major world festivals broken down without mystification. Fixed dates, public tickets, real accommodation, and the truth about the red carpet.

2. 01.

   Cannes (May/26): watchable red carpet from 50m away, free screenings at Cinéma de la Plage, official Palais tour and Carlton for coffee.

3. 02.

   Berlinale (Feb/26): the most democratic of the four — Public Day on the last Saturday, tickets €7-20 sold online 3 days in advance.

4. 03.

   Sundance (Jan/26): Park City becomes a logistical nightmare. Ticket lottery opens in November. Stay in Salt Lake City + bus saves 60%.

5. 04.

   Toronto TIFF (Sep/26): the most "public-friendly" festival — sales open to anyone, no credential, no lottery.

6. 05.

   Hotels during these dates cost up to +200% of the normal price. Booking 6 months in advance is the minimum.

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   Four major world festivals broken down without mystification. Fixed dates, public tickets, real accommodation, and the truth about the red carpet.