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Top 25 Independent film festivals based in the United States
RevenueBase identified 655 company matches for independent film festivals associated with the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 7,532 professional contacts across them, including 1,296 with verified work emails. Los Angeles is the largest hub.
This list covers company matches for independent film festivals associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.
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The 25 largest independent film festivals based in the United States
Ranked by team size| # | Company | Contacts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,511 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “At Film Independent our mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 2 | 157 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “In only nine years, NEON has garnered 57 Academy Award® nominations, winning Best Picture for Sean Baker’s Anora and Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 3 | 152 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival brings to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 4 | 120 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture to thrive.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 5 | 106 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, takes place annually in November; the 15th edition was held in person and online Nov 13 - December 1, 2024, showcasing over 250…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 6 | 105 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year-round cultural and educational non-profit organization dedicated to fostering…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 7 | 104 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 8 | 92 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 9 | 82 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Presenter of the San Francisco International Film Festival, SFFILM is a year-round nonprofit organization delivering screenings and events to more than film lovers and media…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 10 | 77 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The American Cinematheque is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the experience of cinema as a moving art form.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 11 | 74 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to making a positive impact utilizing the power of film.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 12 | 67 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The California Film Institute (CAFILM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting film, as art and education, with a diverse series of annual…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 13 | 66 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The festival was founded in 1995 by Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter and has since become a year-round organization championing emerging filmmaking talent…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 14 | 65 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “At Rooftop Films, we believe that film is powerful, not only as a creative medium, but as a vehicle for engaging in valuable dialogue with one another about the issues facing our…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 15 | 64 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Big Apple Film Festival takes place in the heart of the greatest city in the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 16 | 54 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Our 13th Annual Montclair Film Festival will be held October 18-27!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 17 | 53 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded in the Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501c (3) organization whose mission is to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 18 | 52 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Palm Springs International Film Society strives for a world in which enlightenment, knowledge and tolerance prevail.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 19 | 50 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Denver Film's mission is to develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 20 | 50 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The San Diego Film Foundation is dedicated to providing new perspective through the experience of film.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 21 | 45 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded in 1995, IndieWire is the premier outlet for news, features, reviews, and information about independent film and media.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 22 | 45 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Since 1988, NewFest has been providing a platform for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers to share their work, bringing the queer community together to celebrate its stories.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 23 | 42 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded by Milos Stehlik in 1975, FACETS is a nonprofit that connects people to independent ideas through transformative film experiences.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 24 | 40 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 25 | 40 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
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How many independent film festivals are there based in the United States?
RevenueBase identified 655 company matches for independent film festivals associated with the United States as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.
What is the largest company on this list?
Film Independent tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.
Which city has the most independent film festivals?
Los Angeles leads with 73 company records, followed by New York (69) and Chicago (17).
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Top 25 independent film festivals based in the United States
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RevenueBase records 655 matching company records for independent film festivals based in the United States, with 7,532 tracked contacts and 1,296 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 20, 2026.
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Top 25 independent film festivals based in the United States
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Film Independentfilmindependent.org HQ: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 1,511 contacts → |
“At Film Independent our mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 |  NEONneonrated.comHQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | New York, NY, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 157 contacts → |
“In only nine years, NEON has garnered 57 Academy Award® nominations, winning Best Picture for Sean Baker’s Anora and Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 | Newport Beach Film Festivalnewportbeachfilmfest.com HQ: Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 152 contacts → |
“Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival brings to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 |  Film At Lincoln Centerfilmlinc.orgHQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | New York, NY, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 120 contacts → |
“Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture to thrive.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 |  DOC NYCdocnyc.netHQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | New York, NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 106 contacts → |
“DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, takes place annually in November; the 15th edition was held in person and online Nov 13 - December 1, 2024, showcasing over 250…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 |  Chicago International Film Festivalchicagofilmfestival.comHQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Chicago, IL, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 105 contacts → |
“Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year-round cultural and educational non-profit organization dedicated to fostering…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | Austin Film Societyaustinfilm.org HQ: Austin, TX, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Austin, TX, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 104 contacts → |
“Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 |  SIFFsiff.netHQ: Seattle, WA, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Seattle, WA, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 92 contacts → |
“SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | Sffilmsffilm.org HQ: San Francisco, CA, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | San Francisco, CA, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 82 contacts → |
“Presenter of the San Francisco International Film Festival, SFFILM is a year-round nonprofit organization delivering screenings and events to more than film lovers and media…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 |  American Cinemathequeamericancinematheque.comHQ: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Los Angeles, CA, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 77 contacts → |
“The American Cinematheque is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the experience of cinema as a moving art form.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | HQ: Santa Barbara, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Santa Barbara, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 74 contacts → |
“SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to making a positive impact utilizing the power of film.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 |  California Film Institutecafilm.orgHQ: San Rafael, CA, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | San Rafael, CA, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 67 contacts → |
“The California Film Institute (CAFILM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting film, as art and education, with a diverse series of annual…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 |  Slamdanceslamdance.comHQ: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 66 contacts → |
“The festival was founded in 1995 by Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter and has since become a year-round organization championing emerging filmmaking talent…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | Rooftop Filmsrooftopfilms.com HQ: Brooklyn, NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Brooklyn, NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 65 contacts → |
“At Rooftop Films, we believe that film is powerful, not only as a creative medium, but as a vehicle for engaging in valuable dialogue with one another about the issues facing our…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | BIG Apple Film Festivalbigapplefilmfestival.com HQ: NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 64 contacts → |
“Big Apple Film Festival takes place in the heart of the greatest city in the world.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | Montclair Filmmontclairfilm.org HQ: Montclair, NJ, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Montclair, NJ, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 54 contacts → |
“Our 13th Annual Montclair Film Festival will be held October 18-27!” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | Woodstock Film Festivalwoodstockfilmfestival.org HQ: Woodstock, NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Woodstock, NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 53 contacts → |
“Founded in the Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501c (3) organization whose mission is to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music and…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 |  Palm Springs International Film Societypsfilmfest.orgHQ: Palm Springs, CA, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Palm Springs, CA, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 52 contacts → |
“Palm Springs International Film Society strives for a world in which enlightenment, knowledge and tolerance prevail.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Denver Filmdenverfilm.org HQ: Denver, CO, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Denver, CO, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 50 contacts → |
“Denver Film's mission is to develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | SAN Diego International Film Festivalsdfilmfest.com HQ: San Diego, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | San Diego, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 50 contacts → |
“The San Diego Film Foundation is dedicated to providing new perspective through the experience of film.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 |  Indiewireindiewire.comHQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | New York, NY, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 45 contacts → |
“Founded in 1995, IndieWire is the premier outlet for news, features, reviews, and information about independent film and media.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | Newfestnewfest.org HQ: NY, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | NY, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 45 contacts → |
“Since 1988, NewFest has been providing a platform for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers to share their work, bringing the queer community together to celebrate its stories.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 |  Facetsfacets.orgHQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Chicago, IL, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 42 contacts → |
“Founded by Milos Stehlik in 1975, FACETS is a nonprofit that connects people to independent ideas through transformative film experiences.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Mountainfilmmountainfilm.org HQ: Telluride, CO, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Telluride, CO, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 40 contacts → |
“Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Cleveland International Film Festivalclevelandfilm.org HQ: Cleveland, OH, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Cleveland, OH, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 40 contacts → |
“The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Independent film festivals: dataset insights
September 20, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
652 records in the displayed employee bands.
3 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 655 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
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RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
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RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
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What does Exact match mean for independent film festivals?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many independent film festivals did RevenueBase find based in the United States?
The saved snapshot records 655 matching company records, 7,532 tracked contacts and 1,296 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 independent film festivals based in the United States. Snapshot: September 20, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/independent-film-festivals/united-states.
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Top 25 independent film festivals based in the United States
RevenueBase records 655 matching company records for independent film festivals based in the United States, with 7,532 tracked contacts and 1,296 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 20, 2026.
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Top 25 independent film festivals based in the United States
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Film Independentfilmindependent.org HQ: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 1,511 contacts → |
“At Film Independent our mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | NEONneonrated.com HQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | New York, NY, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 157 contacts → |
“In only nine years, NEON has garnered 57 Academy Award® nominations, winning Best Picture for Sean Baker’s Anora and Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 | Newport Beach Film Festivalnewportbeachfilmfest.com HQ: Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 152 contacts → |
“Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival brings to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | Film At Lincoln Centerfilmlinc.org HQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | New York, NY, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 120 contacts → |
“Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture to thrive.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 | DOC NYCdocnyc.net HQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | New York, NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 106 contacts → |
“DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, takes place annually in November; the 15th edition was held in person and online Nov 13 - December 1, 2024, showcasing over 250…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 | Chicago International Film Festivalchicagofilmfestival.com HQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Chicago, IL, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 105 contacts → |
“Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year-round cultural and educational non-profit organization dedicated to fostering…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | Austin Film Societyaustinfilm.org HQ: Austin, TX, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Austin, TX, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 104 contacts → |
“Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 | SIFFsiff.net HQ: Seattle, WA, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Seattle, WA, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 92 contacts → |
“SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | Sffilmsffilm.org HQ: San Francisco, CA, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | San Francisco, CA, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 82 contacts → |
“Presenter of the San Francisco International Film Festival, SFFILM is a year-round nonprofit organization delivering screenings and events to more than film lovers and media…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 | American Cinemathequeamericancinematheque.com HQ: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Los Angeles, CA, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 77 contacts → |
“The American Cinematheque is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the experience of cinema as a moving art form.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | HQ: Santa Barbara, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Santa Barbara, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 74 contacts → |
“SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to making a positive impact utilizing the power of film.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | California Film Institutecafilm.org HQ: San Rafael, CA, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | San Rafael, CA, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 67 contacts → |
“The California Film Institute (CAFILM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting film, as art and education, with a diverse series of annual…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 | Slamdanceslamdance.com HQ: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 66 contacts → |
“The festival was founded in 1995 by Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter and has since become a year-round organization championing emerging filmmaking talent…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | Rooftop Filmsrooftopfilms.com HQ: Brooklyn, NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Brooklyn, NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 65 contacts → |
“At Rooftop Films, we believe that film is powerful, not only as a creative medium, but as a vehicle for engaging in valuable dialogue with one another about the issues facing our…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | BIG Apple Film Festivalbigapplefilmfestival.com HQ: NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 64 contacts → |
“Big Apple Film Festival takes place in the heart of the greatest city in the world.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | Montclair Filmmontclairfilm.org HQ: Montclair, NJ, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Montclair, NJ, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 54 contacts → |
“Our 13th Annual Montclair Film Festival will be held October 18-27!” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | Woodstock Film Festivalwoodstockfilmfestival.org HQ: Woodstock, NY, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Woodstock, NY, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 53 contacts → |
“Founded in the Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501c (3) organization whose mission is to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music and…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | Palm Springs International Film Societypsfilmfest.org HQ: Palm Springs, CA, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Palm Springs, CA, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 52 contacts → |
“Palm Springs International Film Society strives for a world in which enlightenment, knowledge and tolerance prevail.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Denver Filmdenverfilm.org HQ: Denver, CO, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Denver, CO, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 50 contacts → |
“Denver Film's mission is to develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | SAN Diego International Film Festivalsdfilmfest.com HQ: San Diego, CA, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | San Diego, CA, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 50 contacts → |
“The San Diego Film Foundation is dedicated to providing new perspective through the experience of film.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 | Indiewireindiewire.com HQ: New York, NY, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | New York, NY, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 45 contacts → |
“Founded in 1995, IndieWire is the premier outlet for news, features, reviews, and information about independent film and media.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | Newfestnewfest.org HQ: NY, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | NY, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 45 contacts → |
“Since 1988, NewFest has been providing a platform for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers to share their work, bringing the queer community together to celebrate its stories.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | Facetsfacets.org HQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Chicago, IL, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 42 contacts → |
“Founded by Milos Stehlik in 1975, FACETS is a nonprofit that connects people to independent ideas through transformative film experiences.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Mountainfilmmountainfilm.org HQ: Telluride, CO, United StatesReported employees: 11-50 | Telluride, CO, United States | 11-50 | Exact match | 40 contacts → |
“Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Cleveland International Film Festivalclevelandfilm.org HQ: Cleveland, OH, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Cleveland, OH, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 40 contacts → |
“The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Independent film festivals: dataset insights
September 20, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
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652 records in the displayed employee bands.
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The saved snapshot records 655 matching company records, 7,532 tracked contacts and 1,296 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 independent film festivals based in the United States. Snapshot: September 20, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/independent-film-festivals/united-states.
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