Lund Fantastic Film Festival accepts international feature and short films with fantastic elements, including horror, science fiction, fantasy, animation and genre-bending cinema.
2026 submission deadlines:
Opening date: January 20
Earlybird deadline: April 15
Regular deadline: June 15
Late deadline: August 1
ll submissions are handled through FilmFreeway, where you can also find full rules, eligibility requirements, categories and fees.
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All rules and regulations are available on FilmFreeway, but if you have any further questions, don't hesistate to contact us on submission@fff.se
Lund Fantastic Film Festival celebrates outstanding achievements in fantastic cinema through a range of jury and audience awards.
Awards recognise outstanding achievements in fantastic filmmaking and celebrate filmmakers from around the world, from emerging student directors to established international voices.
Presented in collaboration with the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), the Méliès d'Argent recognises the best European feature film and best European short film. The winners advance to the Méliès d'Or competition alongside winners from other member festivals.
Presented to the best international feature film in competition.
Introduced in 2026, this award recognises the best non-European short film in competition.
Presented to the best Swedish short film. The award is supported by the Swedish Film Institute.
Presented to the best student short film, celebrating emerging voices in fantastic cinema.
Chosen entirely by the festival audience, these awards recognise the favourite feature film and short film of the festival.
