Finn Fantastic Short Film Award
The Finn Fantastic is awarded to the best Swedish fantastic short film.
This years winner:
Title: Siri Wonder
Director: Andreas Sven Granér
The Jury's Motivation:
"The award goes to a short that does not try to be a good film, it just simply is. Where the themes of existential anxiety and personal freedom are sprinkled with millennial nostalgia, great soundtrack and voice acting and an immense sense of humour. The collection of these bring a sense of emotional recognition without being predictable. You can work your way through trauma, break your chains and go for your dreams: sing karaoke and go further than you've ever been from home - all the way to Copenhagen, the 'cykelparadis'! The Finn Fantastic award goes to Siri Wonder by Andreas Sven Granér."
Future of Fantastic Short Film Award
The Future of Fantastic Award is given to the best short film made as a school project.
This years winner:
Title: Q
Director: Masataka Kihara
Country: Japan
The Jury's Motivation:
"This film touched us deeply with its warmth and tenderness. It's full of emotion, without being sentimental. The pace and the careful use of sound shows the filmmaker's confidence in telling a seemingly simple yet complex story. The film's original visual style, effervescent tactility and atmosphere made us fall instantly in love. The Future of Fantastic award goes to Q by Masataka Kihara."
Méliès d'Argent Short Film
The Méliès d'Argent is awarded the best European fantastic short film, in cooperation with Méliès International Festivals Federation. The winner goes on to compete for the Méliès d'Or.
This years winner:
Title: Terror Night
Director: Jakob Arevärn
Country: Sweden
The Jury's Motivation:
"With an airtight plot, amazing acting, great depictions of contrasts, the film serves exceptional jumpscares and excellent dramaturgy. Above all it is very funny. A female main character doing men's things exposing her long manicured nails when tinkering her vehicle is a fresh take in film. The film brings us to the universe of the Northern Swedish countryside, and depicts teenage attitude with great precision - pimping rides, epadunken music, and a killer beatbox - what else do you need? The Melies d'Argent award goes to Terror Night by Jakob Arevärn."
Méliès d'Argent Feature Film
The Méliès d'Argent is awarded the best European fantastic feature film, in cooperation with Méliès International Festivals Federation. The winner goes on to compete for the Méliès d'Or.
This years winner:
Title: Tummy Monster
Director: Ciaran Lyons
Country: UK
The Jury's Motivation:
"Turning an unexpected wave of empathy for Justin Bieber into an intimate, horrific chamber piece showcases remarkable craftsmanship and a sharp sense of dark humor. The actors' raw presence heightens the existential tension and draws us effortlessly into an intriguing, wonderfully strange underworld conjured between them. The film is a layered exploration of the horror that arises from within, rendered in a clever style that doubles as social satire. It playfully portrays how facing our shadow self can be far harder than rubbing your tummy."
Audience Award Short Film
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Audience Award Feature Film
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