The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is the largest film festival in the Czech Republic and is considered the most prestigious film festival in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1946, it is accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) as an "A-list" festival, signifying it as a competitive non-specialized film festival. The festival's main award is the Crystal Globe for best feature film, and it typically screens around 200 films from around the world annually.