Six films. Six visions. Discover the next generation of fantastic filmmakers!

Lund Fantastic Film Festival is proud to announce the six nominees for Future of Fantastic 2026, our competition celebrating emerging talent and the next generation of genre filmmakers.

From surreal animation and body horror to queer fantasies, supernatural transformations and psychological mysteries, this year's selection showcases the creativity, imagination and bold storytelling of filmmakers from film schools around the world.

Meet the Nominees

Skin Flick

France | Gobelins

Directed by Louise Bailly, Daniela Del Castello, Alice Levy, Bruno de Mendonça, Elifsu Meriç and Joey Quoc Tran

An actress makes a sinister deal with the Devil, trading her participation in cannibalistic films for a beautiful new skin. But unexpected feelings threaten to disrupt the gruesome production.

Kiss Me Climax

Singapore | Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Directed by Shara Tay

A secret encounter with an erotic manga turns an ordinary video call into a wildly imaginative fantasy, where desire brings the surrounding world to life.

The 12 Inch Pianist

USA | Rhode Island School of Design

Directed by Lucas Ansel

A familiar bar joke takes an unexpected turn in this playful, surreal and surprisingly heartfelt exploration of queer identity, self-acceptance and connection.

Versipellis

France | Supinfocom Rubika

Directed by Angèle Kadjané, Camille Gaeremynck, Kim Guenego, Charline Perrin and Raph Tibi

When a young nun transforms into a wolf at nightfall, she must flee the inquisitor determined to hunt her down.

Insecticide

Spain | Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

Directed by Paula Gallego

In a dark and isolated chamber, a grotesque insect becomes consumed by the seductive images on a hypnotic screen, leading to an increasingly disturbing obsession.

Ropa så jag hör dig

Sweden | Skurup Filmhögskola

Directed by Mika Kamiyasu

A man awakens to what initially seems like an ordinary day, but something is terribly wrong. As he slowly pieces together his memories, a mystery surrounding his beloved daughter begins to emerge.

Celebrating the Future of Fantastic Cinema

Future of Fantastic shines a spotlight on emerging filmmakers who push the boundaries of genre cinema through original ideas, artistic experimentation and imaginative storytelling.

By highlighting work created at film schools, the competition offers audiences an opportunity to discover exciting new voices and the filmmakers who may shape the future of fantastic cinema.

Winner Announced November 4

The Future of Fantastic 2026 winner will be announced at our Closing Ceremony on Wednesday, November 4, held in conjunction with the festival's closing film, Break Free.

Join us as we celebrate the creativity and achievements of this year's nominees and reveal the winning film!

Congratulations to all six nominees!