March 2026 is packed with exciting film festivals and events worldwide. From the Glasgow Film Festival to the SXSW, there's something for every film enthusiast this month.
Film Festivals and Events in March 2026
As we look ahead to March 2026, the film industry is buzzing with excitement over numerous festivals and events scheduled around the globe. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening during this vibrant month.
Ongoing Events
- Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, UK – February 6-March 31
- Glasgow Film Festival, UK – February 25-March 8
- New York International Children’s Film Festival, US – February 28-March 15
- Australian International Documentary Conference, Australia – March 2-5
March Highlights
- Cartoon Movie, France – March 3-5
- Gasparilla International Film Festival, US – March 3-8
- Johannesburg Film Festival, South Africa – March 3-8
- Cinema Made In Italy, UK – March 4-8
- FrightFest Glasgow, UK – March 5-7
- Luxembourg City Film Festival, Luxembourg – March 5-15
- Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, Greece – March 5-15
- True/False Film Festival, US – March 5-8
- Borderlines Film Festival, UK – March 6-21
- Malaga Film Festival, Spain – March 6-15
- Christian Worldview Film Festival, US – March 9-13
- Vilnius International Film Festival, Lithuania – March 9-22
- Cinequest Film Festival, US – March 10-22
- CPH:DOX, Denmark – March 11-22
- Sofia International Film Festival, Bulgaria – March 12-31
- SXSW, US – March 12-18
- Filmart, Hong Kong – March 17-20
- Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Hong Kong – March 17-19
- BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, UK – March 18-29
- Diagonale, Austria – March 18-23
- HippFest, UK – March 18-22
- Sofia Meetings, Bulgaria – March 18-22
- Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago Festival, US – March 19-April 12
- Manchester Film Festival, UK – March 19-29
- Hebden Bridge Film Festival, UK – March 20-22
- Series Mania, France – March 20-27
- Sonoma International Film Festival, US – March 25-29
- Garden State Film Festival, US – March 26-29
- Qumra, Qatar – March 27-April 1
- Oska Bright Film Festival, UK – March 28-April 2
Looking Ahead
As we transition into April, the excitement continues with a variety of film festivals lined up, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. Make sure to mark your calendars!
