Gary explores how these festivals differ, the kinds of films that premiere at each, and why they play such an important role in the film industry and global culture.About the Host:Gary is an engineering major at the Community College of Baltimore County. His goal is to become a mechanical engineer developing greener energy solutions for a sustainable future. A love of travel and global culture inspired his exploration of international film festivals for this episode.Sources Featured in This Episode:Knispel, Diane. “A Brief History of the Sundance Film Festival.” Park City Museum, 17 Jan. 2024. https://parkcityhistory.org/a-brief-history-of-the-sundance-film-festival/.“The History of the Festival.” Festival de Cannes. https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/the-festival/the-history-of-the-festival/