Imagine Amsterdam Selections 2026
From 29 October to 8 November 2026, Imagine Fantastic Film Festival returns to Amsterdam for its 42nd edition, bringing audiences together for a celebration of fantastic cinema. As a member of our federation, the festival hosts the Méliès d’argent competitions for Best European Fantastic Feature Film and Best European Fantastic Short Film.
This year’s edition explores the theme “Ghost in the Feed: A Media Archaeology of Technological Fear and Desire”, examining how our relationship with media and technology has shaped our fears, desires and perception of reality. Through cinema and a wider programme of talks, immersive experiences and exhibitions, Imagine looks at the cultural impact of media, from television and VHS to the internet and today’s constantly connected world.
The Méliès d’argent selections bring together 12 feature films and 29 short films, showcasing the range of contemporary European fantastic cinema.
As an Affiliated Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, Imagine hosts both the Méliès d’argent competitions for Best European Fantastic Feature Film and Best European Fantastic Short Film. The two selections bring together filmmakers from across Europe, highlighting the diversity and creativity of contemporary fantastic cinema.
Imagine 2026 Méliès d’Argent Short Film Competition Lineup
The short film competition features 12 titles offering a wide-ranging look at contemporary European fantastic filmmaking.
- A Little Death – Leto Meade, Jonathan Rockefeller, United Kingdom, 2026, 13’
- Adventum – Ion Adrian, Netherlands, 2026, 7’
- Altera Partem – Simon Doutreleau, France, 2026, 26’
- Blessing – Francisco Lacerda, Finland, 2026, 3’
- Breathwork – Erik Westerström, Sweden, 2026, 13’
- Exuvia – Arthur Henning, Austria, 2026, 9’
- Factory Reset – Ludo Hoffstetter, France, 2026, 8’
- Father’s Love – Caye Casas, Spain, 2026, 12’
- Feedback – Nico van der Brink, Netherlands, 2026, 7’
- Future Of… – Scott Corelli, United Kingdom, 2026, 20’
- Insecticide – Paula Gallego, Spain, 2026, 6’
- Internettrolls – Andrei Meikes, Marc S. Nollkaemper, Netherlands, 2026, 15’
- KAKEK – Sven Peetoom, Netherlands, 2026, 20’
- LUCID – Jerom Fischer, Netherlands, 2026, 6’
- Misfortune in Life, for a man who suffers in silence – Sam Bogstedt, Netherlands, 2026, 10’
- Monsters – Mees van Oosten, Netherlands, 2026, 19’
- My game – David Navarro Bravo, Spain, 2026, 7’
- Plankgas – Ignjat Miletic, Netherlands, 2026, 13’
- Relieved – Steffen Geypens, Belgium, 2026, 15’
- Scrap in the Woods – Levi Numann, Netherlands, 2026, 21’
- SHE – Jonathan van Wieren, Netherlands, 2026, 11’
- Stuck – Jan van Gorkum, Netherlands, 2026, 10’
- The Catcher – Luka Galle, Belgium, 2026, 30’
- The Flesh Dress – Joachim Hérissé, France, 2026, 15’
- The Magistrates – Jop Emonts, Netherlands, 2026, 19’
- The Malthus Law – Shanice Kamminga, Netherlands, 2026, 17’
- The Sorrows of Young Charlotte – Shir Ariya, United Kingdom, 2026, 14’
- The Valley at Dusk – Witold Lucjan Gręda, Netherlands, 2026, 21’
- Welcome to the Family – Sam van der Plas, Netherlands, 2026, 10’
Imagine 2026 Méliès d’Argent Feature Film Competition Lineup
- Adult Supervision – Alex Schulman, Sweden, 2026, 108’
- Ferine – Andrea Corsini, Italy, 2025, 105’
- Five More Minutes – Javier Ruiz Caldera, Spain, 2026, 93’
- Frost – Pavle Vuckovic, Serbia, 2026, 90’
- No Way Down – Mohamed Chabane & Théo Jourdain, France, 2026, 90’
- Objet A – Ann Oren, Germany/Luxembourg/Greece/Belgium, 2026, 95’
- Out There – Simon Ryninks, United Kingdom, 2026, 80’
- PH1SHed_ – Thijs Meuwese, Netherlands, 2026, 116’
- Salvation – Emin Alper, Turkey, 2026, 117’
- Species – Marion Le Corroller, France, 2026, 103’
- Upiro – Óscar Martín, Spain, 2026, 105’
- Victorian Psycho – Zachary Wigon, United Kingdom/Ireland, 2026, 90’
The winners of the Méliès d’argent competitions will qualify for the Méliès d’or, the annual award celebrating European fantastic cinema.