The Chania Film Festival is an international cinematic event held annually in Chania, Crete, typically during the last week of October and the first week of November. It features a competition and a general section, awarding prizes for various categories including fiction, documentary, and animation films. The festival is recognized for its international collaborations and parallel events like workshops, master classes, and exhibitions, attracting approximately 22,000 viewers, including a school audience, over its eleven-day duration. The festival also includes educational programs throughout the year, with a focus on film literacy and audiovisual education.