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Oscar and Méliès Awards qualifier SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, exclusively in Festhome



SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is the world's main fantastic film festival, a must-attend event for film lovers and for all those who want to know the new trends and technologies applied to film and the audiovisual world. That is why great actors, directors and producers of the level of Paul Verhoeven, William Friedkin, Susan Sarandon or Quentin Tarantino do not hesitate to visit this festival.


SITGES is one of the best showcases in the world to discover the most advanced and innovative fantastic productions. An exceptional encounter with horror stories, a careful selection of the latest animation pieces and a suggestive vision of new film noir.



Qualifier for the Academy Awards®, Méliès and Goya: Short film winners of the Official Fantàstic and Animát sections will be automatically considered for the Academy Awards® and the Mélliès d'Or awards.

Sitges is a competitive festival in accordance with the regulations established by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations).



Submisions close on JULY 15th and can ONLY be made through FESTHOME!!