Each year the International Federation of Film Producers Associations （FIAPF） gives approval to more than 50 film festivals worldwide. Below are four of the most important events. Berlin Film Festival Film producers have been competing for the Golden Bear award at the Berlin Film Festival or Berlinale, since 1951. About 400 films are shown at the fortnight long festival held in February every year. As well as being one of the world’ s most prestigious（声望很高的） film festivals, with over 300,000 tickets sold, the Berlinale is also one of the biggest.
Venice Film Festival
