Fantaspoa Selection 2025
Fantaspoa, Latin America’s premier genre film festival, proudly announces the official selection for the Méliès d’Argent Best Short Film competition. As the only South American member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), Fantaspoa continues its tradition of showcasing the best in European fantastic cinema. This year, 42 exceptional short films will compete for the prestigious Méliès d’Argent, with the winner advancing to the Méliès d’Or final.
Fantaspoa Méliès d’Argent Short Film Selections 2025:
- À La Limite – Directed by C. Colson
- Acrobats – Directed by E. Alluyn, H. Danet, A. Despinoy, A. Guerci, A. Marzin, S. Reddy
- A Barber Who Cuts His Own Hair – Directed by Ş. Akın
- Canard – Directed by E. Chapuis
- La Compañía – Directed by J. M. Flores
- Dagon – Directed by P. Gaudio
- Defect – Directed by G. Mulder
- Don’t Look – Directed by D. Murphy
- Dragfox – Directed by L. Ott
- The Eggregores’ Theory – Directed by A. Gatopoulos
- Gardening – Directed by S. Beeby
- Gizaki – Directed by X. Rodriguez
- Gong – Directed by A. Seet
- Hearts of Stone – Directed by T. van Avermaet
- Henry’s Hand – Directed by L. G. Maiullari, L. E. Föhn, O. Gorshevikova
- Hymn of the Plague – Directed by P. Ivanov, A. Epikhov, D. Gorbaty
- Iurima – A Tale of Three Fishermen – Directed by P. Lehtinen
- Izzy – Directed by Y. van Berckelaer
- Krampuss – Directed by G. L. Benediktsson
- L’essence de La Sirène – Directed by J. Puppo
- Lux Carne – Directed by G. Grosclaude
- A Matter of Minutes – Directed by H. Beach
- Muscle Masqué dans: Ferraille Pagaille – Directed by N. Gemoets
- No Hay que Hablar Con Extraños – Directed by I. O. López
- OK/NOTOK – Directed by P. Sahota
- Paspocalypse – Directed by J. ten Hoor, I. Hidayat
- The Pearl Comb – Directed by A. Cook
- Planetagatik – Directed by E. Muruzabal Elezcano
- O Procedimento – Directed by C. Noras
- Reed Gig – Directed by G. Rechav
- Sea Angels – Directed by C. Efraimsson
- The Shyness of Trees – Directed by B. Shu, M. Le Bras, J. Huang, S. He, L. Han, L. Du Plessis D’Argentré, S. Chuivoska
- Skulk – Directed by M. Ward
- Stairs – Directed by R. Raz
- Tapeworm – Directed by D. Rands
- Teddy – Directed by N. B. Robsahm
Join us in Porto Alegre from April 10 to 27, 2025, for the 21st edition of Fantaspoa. Experience the best of European fantastic cinema and witness the competition for the coveted Méliès d’Argent!
About MIFF
The Méliès International Festivals Federation unites 33 film festivals worldwide, dedicated to supporting and promoting European fantastic cinema. Through its Méliès d’Argent and Méliès d’Or awards, MIFF celebrates excellence in genre filmmaking and visionary storytelling.
Don’t miss this extraordinary selection at Fantaspoa 2025 – a true celebration of fantastic cinema!