India, Oct. 24 -- From the red carpets of Cannes and Venice to the mountain valleys of Dharamshala and Telluride, this curated guide maps out the world's most iconic film festivals-where cinema, culture, and travel converge to create unforgettable experiences for every film lover.

Dharamshala International Film Festival This year's lineup has yet to be announced by DIFF (Photo Credit: Shutterstock) When filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee got a standing ovation for his film Tees at Dharamshala International Film Festival in McLeodganj, it was an acknowledgement of not just his craft but also of the spirit of film enthusiasts willing to travel to watch this masterpiece that was shelved by an OTT channel. It was a nod to how some independent film p...