Las Vegas Film Festival

Like a magnet inside a paper-clip factory, the Las Vegas Film Festival attracts celluloid images capturing the visions of storytellers from around the globe. Taking over Vegas's renowned Hilton Hotel from July 19-22, the fest unveils the best of these silver-screen treats in showings and award ceremonies. The schedule is also peppered with industry panels in which professional filmmakers and actors discuss the nitty-gritty of breaking into the film business. As the sun sets, the structured events of the day give way to red-carpet arrivals, evening soirees, and late-night Citizen Kane 2 writing sessions.