BIFFF Selections 2026

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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 poster for BIFFF 2026 has been created by Ana Miralles, a leading figure in contemporary fantasy art. Known for her bold, sensual, and dreamlike style, Miralles has worked on acclaimed projects including the series Djinn and contributions to Métal Hurlant and Heavy Metal. Her artwork embodies the spirit of the festival and the adventurous, surreal tone of this edition.

BIFFF is a longtime member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, contributing to the promotion of European fantastic cinema through its short and feature film competitions, including the Méliès d’argent awards.


BIFFF 2026 Announces Méliès d’Argent Short Film Competition Lineup

Presented in collaboration with the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), this competition highlights bold and visionary short films from across Europe. Here is the official 2026 selection:

  • Furies, Alice Barsby, France, 2025, 19 min
  • The Nest, Aurélien Coquery, Léa Kermanach, Soline Mauguin, Abel Tixador, Jean Baounon, Romane Selter-Fiette, France, 2025, 7 min
  • Borscht, Vika Evdokimenko, United Kingdom, 2025, 14 min
  • You Must See It, Nacho Solana, Spain, 2025, 16 min
  • Lūgnė, Tomas Bardauskas, Lithuania, 2025, 17 min
  • Bait, Martha G. Ayerbe, Spain, 2025, 16 min
  • Itzamnà, Tristan J. Deschamps, France, 2025, 25 min
  • Dreamwalker, Luca Schenato, Sinem Vardarli, United Kingdom, 2025, 15 min
  • In and Out of the Hornbeam Maze, Tomas Stark, Sweden, 2025, 5 min
  • Stay Within Me, Miriam Quesada, Spain, 2025, 14 min
  • I Walked Through The Wall, Pablo Larcuen, Spain, 2025, 8 min
  • Jealous People Are Ugly People, Theo James Krekis, United Kingdom, 2025, 10 min

The winner will move forward to compete for the Méliès d’Or, the highest award for European fantastic short films.

The winning short will qualify for the Méliès d’Or competition, which annually crowns the best European fantastic short film across the MIFF network.


BIFFF 2026 Announces Méliès d’Argent Feature Film Competition Lineup

As an Competitive Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), BIFFF is part of a global network committed to championing European fantastic cinema. The feature films in this year’s selection embody the boldness, artistry, and innovation that define the genre.

Here are the movies competing for the Méliès d’argent:

  • 100 Nights of Hero, Julia Jackman, UK, 2025, 92 min
  • Karmadonna, Aleksandar Radivojević, Serbia, 2025, 118 min
  • Kraken, Pål Øie, Norway, 2026, 100 min
  • Kyma, Romain Daudet-Jahan, France, 2025, 90 min
  • Nightborn, Hanna Bergholm, Finland, Lithuania, France, UK, 2025, 90 min
  • Pinocchio Unstrung, Rhys-Frake Waterfield, UK, 2025, 82 min
  • The Restoration at Grayson Manor, Glenn McQuaid, Ireland, 2025, 90 min

The winner will be automatically nominated for the prestigious Méliès d’Or, the top prize for European fantastic feature films.

As a Competitive Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), BIFFF is part of a global network committed to championing European fantastic cinema. The feature films in this year’s selection embody the boldness, artistry, and innovation that define the genre.

BIFFF continues to push the boundaries of imagination and genre, creating a unique space where fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and the surreal converge.

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