Jennifer Lopez (left), at the 57th Berlinale International Film Festival, February 15, 2007. In no other place but Germany could you find a film festival so enormous and yet run so efficiently—especially in the middle of winter. A favorite place stay among Berlin Film Festival attendees is The Savoy Hotel. Or try the ultra modern, gorgeously designed Mandala Hotel (right), located in the heart of the Potsdamer Platz.

For more information: Berlinale

At left, Scarlett Johansson in Venice. For ten days in late summer (usually the beginning of September), Venice becomes not just one of the most cinematic cities, but the most cinema-friendly. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest and is still considered by many to be the best. Each year, one film is lucky enough to win the prestigious Golden Lion—and only a few hundred people are lucky enough to win the chance to stay at the exclusive Westin Excelsior Venice Lido Resort (right).

For more information: La Biennale di Venezia

Left, Angelina Jolie is all smiles for Brad Pitt outside the Festival Palace in Cannes for the premier of 'Ocean's 13' during the 60th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in May 2007. The golden sheen of the prestigious prize of the Palme D’Or is matched only by the golden tans of hundreds of stars who come to the French Riviera each year to celebrate the cinema at Cannes. If you are lucky enough to book a room at Hôtel du Cap in Cap d'Antibes (right) there’s a good chance you might be sharing a wall with Sharon Stone or even "Brangelina" and their brood.

For more information: Festival de Cannes

Rose McGowan (left) poses prior to a screening of "Planet Terror" at the Festival del Film Locarno in August 2007. This fest courts the best of contemporary Swiss and other European films. Located at the foot of the Alps at the banks of Lake Maggiore, Locarno provides one of the most cinematic settings imaginable for its cinema-going visitors. A celebrated event at the festival is the Film of a Lifetime, chosen each year by one of cinema’s great directors. As for where to stay, try the Belvédère or the Esplanade Hotel Resort and Spa (right).

For more information: Festival del Film Locarno

At left, Jessica Biel and presenter Sienna Miller at the 18th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival 2007 Gala Awards Presentation. In the ’20s and ‘30s, stars made Palm Springs a refuge from the Tinseltown limelight. The Garbo classic Camille even had its world premier here, at the Plaza Theatre (with The Divine reportedly in attendance, albeit anonymously—she sat in the back row and wore sunglasses). That was 1936—today, film lovers flock to Palm Springs for the PSIFF’s annual January lineup of more than 230 films from 65 countries. When screening time’s over, work on your winter tan or book a tour of the desert landscape in a luxury Hummer with Elite Land Tours. Stay with the L.A. glitterati at The Viceroy Palm Springs (right).

For more information: Palm Springs International Film Festival

It is truly a rare experience when one of the filmmakers or stars shows up to present their film at the Pordenone Silent Film Festival. That is because all of the films shown were made before 1929. The real allure of this film festival, instead, is in the rarity of the screenings and the beauty of this ancient Italian town. At left, Diana Serra Cary, better known as Baby Peggy, a child star during the silent movie era.

For more information: Pordenone Silent Film Festival

For ten days in mid-January it is the stars like Sally Field and Robert Redford (left), not the slopes, of Utah’s Park City that are the main attraction in town. Considered the leading venue for the premier of independent films, the Sundance Festival might be the only festival that launched a television channel. Sundance Institute gets its name from founder’s Robert Redford’s most beloved roles, as the corrupt yet appealing outlaw, the Sundance Kid. Top places to stay: the Hotel Park City and the Stein Erikson Lodge (right).

For more information: Sundance Film Festival

Created as an extension of the SXSW Music Festival, SXSW Film has a decidedly indie flavor. While you’ll surely be out late watching films, hearing music, or attending parties, don’t miss out on breakfast: in particular the Austin favorite, migas. As for where to spend those few hours of rest, try the Hotel San Jose (right). The atmosphere at the hotel is so lively though that it might be hard to leave the lobby and gardens to settle in for some sleep. At left, Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler attend the SXSW screening of their new movie Reign On Me on March 14, 2007.

For more information: SXSW Film

Although there are plenty of film insiders like Forest Whitaker (left) at Telluride, this small and friendly film festival is designed for film enthusiasts—not for the film market. No complimentary tickets are available; everyone at Telluride pays their own way into the theater. And if you are lucky, a room might also be available at the ideally situated Hotel Telluride (right).

For more information: Telluride Film Festival</

At left, Reese Witherspoon and Christina Ricci arrive on the red carpet for the premier of Penelope during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8, 2006. For ten days in mid-September the streets of Toronto fill with film executives looking for this year’s breakout hit. Festival attendees have more to indulge in than just the films; be sure to check out the festival's extensive list of meetings and seminars, too. Then end your day with exquisite style and sumptuous comfort at the Hotel Le Germain Toronto (right).

For more information: Toronto International Film Festival

The youngest of the film festivals on this list, the Tribeca Film Festival was founded by Robert De Niro (left), producer Jane Rosenthal, and her husband, noted New York philanthropist Craig Hatkoff, to facilitate the economic and cultural re-growth of downtown New York post-9/11. Stay at the Tribeca Grand (right) or the Bowery Hotel, one of the hottest new spots to open downtown.

For more information: Tribeca Film Festival