The tentacles are stirring… From 30 October to 9 November 2025, the Imagine Fantastic Film Festival returns to Amsterdam for a new edition filled with fantasy, horror, and science fiction — and this year, it’s under the eerie influence of H.P. Lovecraft.The 2025 theme, “A Tentacular Touch”, invites audiences to face the unknown, explore their…
From October 28 to November 2, under the starry dome of the Politeama Rossetti, the 25th Trieste Science+Fiction Festival brings the best in fantastic cinema to the city. Organized by La Cappella Underground, the festival showcases over 50 world, international, and national premieres, featuring three official competitions, including the prestigious Méliès d’argent awards for feature…
A fundamental part of the magic of Sitges has always come from its audience, growing stronger year after year. Despite the absence of the El Retiro theater and without the support of a holiday weekend, the 58th edition of SITGES – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia still achieved unprecedented results. The Festival closed with…
The Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival is back for its 23rd edition, presenting an exhilarating lineup for the Méliès d’Argent Short Film Competition! As a Competitive Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), Ravenna Nightmare showcases a selection of fantastic short films that highlight the best in European genre cinema, ranging from horror to dark…
For the eighth consecutive year, the SITGES – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia hosted the ceremony for the Méliès d’Or Awards, presented annually by the Méliès International Festivals Federation in recognition of the best European feature film and short film of the past year. This year, the jury, made up of Daniela Urzola, Josep…
And the Melies d’argent winner of the Court Métrange Festival is… Méliès d’argent Award Winner – Short Films @ Court Métrange 2025 The winner of the Méliès d’Argent Award for Best European Fantastic Genre Short Film at the Court Métrange is “Next Door (Nebenan)” by Lukas März (Germany 2024, 20min). The door to the right stands open….
After ten inspiring days filled with unforgettable films that electrified the city’s cinemas, the juries have reached their decision. The 18th edition of the Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival proudly announces this year’s Méliès d’argent winners. And the Melies d’argent winners are… Méliès d’Argent Award Winner – Feature Film @ FEFFS 2025 The winner of…
We’re thrilled to celebrate the winner of the Méliès d’Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film at the SLASH Festival in Vienna 2025. And the Melies d’argent winner is… Méliès d’argent Award Winner @ SLASH 2025 The winner of the Méliès d’Argent Award for Best European Fantastic Genre Short Film at SLASH Vienna is “Don’t…
The 2025 edition of the Festival Européen du Film Fantastique de Strasbourg, one of the Affiliated Members of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, presents a strong and diverse lineup for this year’s Méliès d’argent competitions. Dedicated to promoting European fantastic cinema, the Strasbourg festival showcases a selection of feature and short films that reflect the…
RAMASKRIK 2025 Announces Méliès d’Argent Short Film Competition Lineup The 2025 edition of Ramaskrik Film Festival, Norway’s scariest film festival, will once again host the Méliès d’argent competition for Best European Fantastic Short Film, bringing together bold, imaginative, and genre-defying works from across Europe. Set in the stunning landscapes of Oppdal, the festival immerses both…
With another successful edition behind us, MOTELX 2025 concluded its 19th edition in style. Over seven thrilling days, Cinema São Jorge once again became the ultimate temple of terror, hosting international genre films, industry events, and immersive experiences for audiences. As the festival came to a close, the winners of this year’s Méliès d’argent awards…
Grossmann 2025 Announces Méliès d’Argent Short Film Competition Lineup From 18 to 28 September 2025, Vienna will once again host SLASH Filmfestival, one of the most vibrant genre film events in Europe. Known for its eclectic programming and strong visual identity, the festival dives deep into the dark and fantastical realms of cinema. As an…