The cinema offers a way to experience myriad different facets of life and the human experience without leaving your seat. Films use their own unique language to provide a lens through which we can encounter perspectives different from our own, or a mirror that reflects something within ourselves that we had to dig deeper to find. They can lead us on an adventure through a world we might not be able to see otherwise or never knew existed, leaving us with a sense of wonder and a richer understanding of life. From Out on Film to the LA Comedy Festival, from Sundance to intimate celebrations of filmmaking in cities across the world, film festivals provide a place for filmmakers and film lovers to share and experience the art of cinema together, so join us in discovering a whole new world through film.