Curtas – Festival do Imaxinario (54)

Festival Start: 23 Oktober 2026      Festival Ende: 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, the festival 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. Recognized as one of the best genre festivals on Earth by Dread Central, the world’s leading horror media outlet with millions of monthly readers. And proud member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF) presents the Melies d'Argent award for best European Fantastic short film.

Geldpreise: 666€

A professional jury will award the following prizes:

FEATURE FILMS
- Best Fantastic Feature Film
- Best Alucine Feature Film
- Best Latinamerican Film
- Best Direction
- Best Acting
- "Millicent Patrick" Award to the Best Visual or Special Effects

SHORT FILMS
- Best Fantastic Short Film
- Best Animated Short Film
- Best European Fantastic Short Film (Award name to be updated soon)
- Best Galician Short Film

MUSIC VIDEOS
- "Roberto Camba" Award to 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