Abertoir Horror Festival Méliès Selection 2024

Abertoir Horror Festival Méliès d’argent short films competition 2024

We’re thrilled to present the exceptional lineup of short films that competed for the Méliès d’Argent at Abertoir: The International Horror Festival of Wales 2024!

This year’s selection showcased an impressive array of talent, offering audiences gripping narratives, bold concepts, and stunning visuals.

Abertoir 2024 hosted two major awards for short films:
🏆 The Audience Award for Best Short Film
✨ The Méliès d’Argent for Best European Short Film, with the winner advancing to the Méliès d’Or competition, celebrating the best of European fantastic cinema.

Here is the official Méliès d’Argent competition lineup:
• Collection Only (United Kingdom, 12:00)
• Affentanz – Hunter (Germany, 9:04)
• Triptych (United Kingdom, 14:29)
• Poppy’s Saturn (Belgium, 14:35)
• Black Hole Barry (United Kingdom, 9:39)
• Deliverance (United Kingdom, 9:38)
• Saint Maria’s Way (United Kingdom, 6:30)
• The Cost of Flesh (France, 9:45)
• Outside Noise (United Kingdom, 7:45)
• Fisitor (United Kingdom, 14:50)
• Paspocalypse (Netherlands, 6:20)
• Eldritch Karaoke (Ireland, 5:00)

✨ As a Supporting Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, Abertoir continues to champion the best in European fantastic cinema, providing a platform for bold and imaginative storytelling.

Which of these incredible films claimed the Méliès d’Argent? Stay tuned to discover the winner!