LONDON, England (CNN) -- As Hollywood stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Penelope Cruz grace the red carpet at the 52nd London Film Festival, the UK's capital city shows it has become a thriving, creative hub for filmmaking. American actor, singer and drag-performer Rue Paul at the 22nd Lesbian and Gay Film festival. There are no fewer than 12 film festivals in London, ranging from the London Korean Film Festival to a films showcase from lesbian and gay directors. "The Screening Room" takes a look at some of the festivals making waves in and around London. Canary Wharf Film Festival (CWFF)
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Buzzing with film talent, London has almost a dozen festivals
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They are often a good starting point for movies to get wider recognition
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Charles Duke's "Caution, Wet Paint" premiered at Canary Wharf and then Cannes
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"The Screening Room" picks six of the best film festivals making creative waves
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Since his film appeared at this little known London festival, director Charles Duke has gained prominence and his film was accepted at the @placeholder.