Curtas – Festival do Imaxinario (54)

Festival start: 23 October 2026      Festival end: 01 November 2026

Founded in 1973, Curtas Festival do Imaxinario is the oldest festival and the largest event dedicated to fantasy, science fiction and horror cinema in Galicia. Located in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Curtas Festival do Imaxinario is a must-see for enjoying the premieres of the best genre feature and short films, as well as a wide range of parallel activities that include exhibitions, meetings, presentations, workshops, concerts, international guests, and much more. All artistic expressions of the fantasy genre converge in the International Fantastic Film Festival of Galicia.

Cash Prizes: 666€

A professional jury will award the following prizes:

Feature Films
◦ Best Feature Film. Trophy
◦ Best Director. Trophy
◦ Best Performance. Diploma
◦ “Millicent Patrick” Award for best special or visual effects. Diploma
◦ Special Prize of the International Jury. Diploma
◦ “Fantástica Latinoamérica” Award for best Latin American film of the Festival. Trophy

Short Films
◦ Best Short Film. Trophy + 666 euros (net)
◦ Best Animated Short Film. Trophy
◦ Best European Short Film (Section title to be updated soon). Trophy
◦ Best Director. Trophy
◦ Best Short Film “Made in Galicia”. Trophy

Music Videos
◦ “Roberto Camba” Award for the Best Fantastic Music Video

The Jury's decision is final.

The Jury may award special mentions to highlight technical and artistic aspects of the works in competition.

Awards may be shared (ex aequo).

Audience Awards.
Attendees of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario can vote via the Festival App for the Audience Award for Best Short Film and the Audience Award for Best Feature Film.

- The festival requires that the film be a premiere in Galicia for all sections except Feito en Galicia.

- You can check the complete rules and regulations at www.curtas.org