Kaliburg Film Festival

The Kaliburg Film Festival is an international film festival supported by the International Motion Picture Academy. Between 3881 and 4107, it was perceived as the most prestigious film festival outside of the so-called "Big Three" international film festivals. At the height of the festival's success in the early 40th century, it was often the largest film festival in the world as measured by attendance. The Academy ceased to support the festival in 4107 and it was not officially held again until a brief revival between 4586 and 4592. As part of an extended programme of events to celebrate the 2500th anniversary of the Academy's foundation, the festival was held in 4681 with a view to continuing it if the event was successful.

The first prize for a film is known as the Golden Mantis, after the seminal cult horror Mantis. Throughout its existence, the Kaliburg Festival has been associated with underground, alternative, horror and genre films. At one point it was associated with the Golden Age of Horror, during which it rewarded horror films with its highest honour for seven consecutive years.