The winners of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario 2026
Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, held in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Galicia, Spain, returns in 2026 for another celebration of fantastic cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences and genre enthusiasts for a programme of international feature films and shorts, alongside exhibitions, masterclasses and activities dedicated to fantastic culture. Founded in 1973, Curtas is Galicia’s oldest film festival and a competitive member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, awarding the Méliès d’argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film.
And the winner is…
Méliès d’argent Award Winner – Short Films @ Curtas Festival do Imaxinario 2026
Yo primero, directed by Pedro Gusmão, is the winner of the Méliès d’argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario 2026. The film follows Rosa, a shy immigrant cook who enters a rigorous selection process to work at a renowned restaurant. As she confronts the social pressures and violent atmosphere imposed by chef David, Rosa is pushed towards actions she could never have imagined. Congratulations to Pedro Gusmão and the entire team behind the film! Yo primero now qualifies for the Méliès d’or, the annual award celebrating European fantastic cinema.
Curtas Festival do Imaxinario is part of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, an association currently consisting of 35 film festivals, whose mission it is to promote European fantastic cinema around the globe. The Méliès d’argent is awarded to short films for cinematic quality and creativity. The winning short film qualifies for the competition for the Méliès d’or.
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