The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is an annual film festival held in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, recognized as the leading film event in Central Europe and one of the oldest in the world. It holds a prestigious Category A status, placing it among renowned festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. The festival presents approximately 200 films from around the world each year, including world, international, and European premieres, and features competitive and non-competitive sections. Established in 1946, the festival underwent a significant revitalization in 1994, solidifying its place as an important event for filmmakers, buyers, distributors, and journalists globally.