Are Western Film Festivals Favoring Political Films?

Yes, there are film festivals throughout the United States that favor political films over other genres. That is part of their curatorial identity. However, this is far from the majority, and there’s an important reason why.

Film festivals are curated experiences built from the films submitted during a specific open submission window. Programmers are not just selecting individual films — they are assembling puzzle pieces to create screening blocks that work well together.