Razor Reel Flanders Selections 2026
From 29 October to 7 November 2026, Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival returns to Bruges, Belgium, bringing audiences together for another edition of cinema that surprises, moves and gets under your skin.
Founded in 2008, Razor Reel has established itself as Flanders’ dedicated genre film festival, offering a programme that reaches far beyond horror. Science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, dark comedies and unconventional films all have a place in its line-up, creating opportunities for audiences to discover stories that might otherwise remain outside the mainstream cinema circuit.
With its welcoming atmosphere and passion for imaginative filmmaking, Razor Reel brings filmmakers and film lovers together to explore the unexpected.
As a member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, Razor Reel hosts the Méliès d’argent competition for Best European Fantastic Short Film, giving filmmakers a platform to showcase their work within our international network of fantastic film festivals.
Razor Reel Flanders – Méliès d’argent – Best European Short Film
The 2026 selection features five short films from Europe and beyond, each bringing its own perspective to contemporary fantastic cinema.
- Avant de Rentrer… – Arthur Bonneau, France, 2025, 15 min
- The Humbug – Cole Paviour, UK, 2025, 9 min
- Portrait of Desire – Nina Degraeve, Belgium, 2026, 15 min
- In the Teeth of Time – Patrick Raats, Netherlands, 2025, 9 min
- Charlie Is Not a Boy – Pol Kurucz, USA/France/Hungary, 2026, 13 min
The selection reflects the spirit of Razor Reel: a celebration of films that take creative risks, challenge expectations and invite audiences to embrace the unexpected.
The winners of the Méliès d’argent competitions will qualify for the Méliès d’or, the annual award celebrating European fantastic cinema.