Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival (member of the MIFF) (19)

Festival start: 29 October 2026      Festival end: 07 November 2026

The 19th edition of the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, the only Flemish genre film festival, takes place in Fall 2026, in the city center of Bruges. During the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, we present a quality selection of the best national and international genre films (fantasy, thrillers, action, fantastic comedies, animated films,...) to our audience, in a unique, intimate and cosy atmosphere! We also welcome many guests and we host lectures and Q&A's that enrich the visitor’s knowledge.

COMPETITION

YOUNG BLOOD AWARD

With YOUNG BLOOD, the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest offers a platform to starting film makers (first or second movie) and we put the spotlights on talented newcomers from the international genre film. The YOUNG BLOOD AWARD rewards the best international starting film maker in the genre film.

MELIES D'ARGENT

In view of our adherence to the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), we organize the MELIES D'ARGENT SHORTS COMPETITION, that awards the best European fantastic short film (max. 25 minutes). With this competition, the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest wants to support beginning and innovative European talented makers of short films and highlight the quality fantastic short film. The winner of the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest nomination can compete, along with other European nomination winners, for the Méliès d’Or for BEST EUROPEAN FANTASTIC SHORT FILM.

AUDIENCE AWARD

At the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, we also give the audience a voice by awarding an audience award for best short film and best feature film!

Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival – Submission Rules & Disclaimer

1. The submitted film may not be released on the Belgian sales or VOD market before November 5th, 2026.

2. Only films produced in the year prior to or in the same year as the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival are eligible for selection.

3. Only films spoken in English or Dutch, and/or subtitled in English or Dutch, will be accepted.

4. Méliès d’Argent rule: Short films may not exceed 25 minutes, including credits.

5. If a film submitted through this platform is selected, the RRFFF will not pay any screening fees.

6. If a film submitted through this platform is selected, the RRFFF can assist with print traffic; please contact us before sending physical files.

7. Selected shorts submitted through this platform must be provided as a full HD digital file. 4K files may only be sent after prior written agreement with the RRFFF if send without agreement, films can be withdrawn.

8. A DCP may be supplied as a backup, but the RRFFF will always require a playable digital file to start with.

9. All DCPs must be delivered unencrypted, to allow the RRFFF to add Dutch subtitles when necessary.

10. In the event that, after submitting the film via Festhome, the filmmaker or rights holder concludes a distribution agreement without informing us, the RRFFF retains the right to screen the submitted film in collaboration with the submitter, and the rules set forth in this document shall prevail over any conflicting terms imposed by the distributor. If a film is selected and the filmmaker or rights holder concludes a distribution agreement after being selected, all communications will be done by the submitter, the submitter has to handle the agreements with the distributer and the rules set forth in this document shall prevail over any conflicting terms imposed by the distributor.

Disclaimer:

By submitting this film, I confirm that I am the legal rights holder of the work and that it is my original creation. I understand that I retain all ownership rights, but I hereby grant the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to exhibit, advertise, and display the work, in whole or in part, for the purposes of the festival and its promotion.

I certify that all music and third-party materials used in the film have been legally obtained and that all necessary rights and licenses have been secured and paid in full.

I authorize the RRFFF to use still images, titles, film clips, trailers, and descriptive information about the film for promotional purposes related to the festival, in any media, worldwide, without limitation in time.

Binding Clause:

By submitting my film through Festhome, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above rules and conditions, and I agree to be legally bound by them. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to this agreement shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bruges, Belgium.