For the first time, Fantaspoa – Porto Alegre International Fantastic Film Festival presents both Méliès d’Argent awards, recognising excellence in European fantastic cinema across short and feature films. With the introduction of the Méliès d’Argent Feature Film Competition alongside the established short film competition, the festival further strengthens its role within the Méliès International Festivals…
The winner of the Haapsalu competition will move on to the grand finale to compete for the Méliès d’Or, the highest honor in European fantastic cinema. Organized by the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), the competition spans 35 festivals across 21 countries. HÕFF has been a proud member of the federation for fourteen years. A total of…
The 22nd edition of Fantaspoa – Porto Alegre International Fantastic Film Festival will take place from 8 to 26 April 2026, once again bringing fantastic cinema to screens across Porto Alegre. Over the years, Fantaspoa has established itself as the largest fantastic film festival in Latin America. The festival has unveiled the official poster for…
The 44th edition of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF) will take place over 16 days, from April 4 to 18, 2026, with a half-time break on Monday, April 13. This extended edition will feature an expanded programme of fantasy, science fiction, and surreal cinema, showcasing a diverse range of extraordinary films. The official…
The 13th edition of the HARD:LINE Film Festival will take place in Regensburg, Germany, from 16 to 22 April 2026, continuing its commitment to bold and uncompromising genre cinema. A member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, HARD:LINE once again hosts the Méliès d’Argent competition for Best European Fantastic Short Film, presenting a selection of…
The Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF) announces that Slash Filmfestival Vienna (23 September – 4 October 2026) and Fantaspoa – Porto Alegre International Fantastic Film Festival (8 – 27 April 2026) will now include the Méliès d’argent Feature Film Competition alongside the short film competition within the Federation. It marks the first time that the feature film competition will be organised…
The Wench Film Festival has awarded its first-ever Méliès d’Argent for Best European Short Film, marking a significant milestone for the Indian festival and for the Méliès International Festivals Federation network. At its 2026 edition, held in Kolkata and Mumbai, Wench joined the Méliès d’Argent circuit for the first time, presenting a dedicated competition for…
Just a few days ahead of the festival’s opening, we are pleased to share the first-ever Méliès d’Argent short film selection at Wench Film Festival. For the first time, Wench Film Festival joins the Méliès d’Argent circuit with a competition dedicated to the Best European Fantastic Genre Short Film. As the Méliès International Festivals Federation,…
The 35th edition of Fancine took place from November 12 to 18, 2025, transforming Málaga into a hub for fantastic, horror, and science fiction cinema. Founded in 1990 as a small film showcase by the University of Málaga, the event evolved over the years, becoming an international festival in 1997 and later adopting the name…
The 44th edition of the Molins de Rei Horror Film Festival concluded after a week of screenings, professional encounters, and parallel activities that reaffirmed its status as a key event for genre cinema. The closing session featured the short film Confession by Japanese director Mai Nakanishi and the feature film La Frecuencia Kirlian, presented by…
The 2025 edition of the Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival Isla Calavera took place from November 7 to 16 in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, offering a full programme of fantastic cinema in the only festival of its kind in the Canary Islands. Held annually since 2017, Isla Calavera presented feature and short film competitions,…
Abertoir is an annual horror and horror film festival held in the Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Ceredigion, Wales in November. The festival began as a three-day event and has grown since to a six-day schedule. Abertoir is also a long-standing member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation. As well as screening new big-budget horror films,…