PT Journal AU Stringer, J TI Global Cities and the International Film Festival Economy SO Iluminace PY 2003 BP 53 EP 62 VL 15 IS 1 WP https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-200301-0004.php DE film festivals; film science and research; history of film festivals; European Union and film; economy and film; film market SN 0862397X AB A major contribution to the research on the cultural role of festivals, which complements Marijke de Valek's previous text within the Cinema Europe project, provides an overview of the history of the first film festivals. A closer look at the Venice, Cannes and Karlovy Vary IFFs. The influence of the political situation on the course, programming and awards. Festivals as a place of commerce. ER