The Fancine Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Málaga (Spanish FANCINE. Festival de Cine Fantástico de la Universidad de Málaga), is an annual film festival held by the University of Málaga in Málaga, Spain. It has been held since 1990 in the month of November. It focuses on the fantastic, science-fiction, and horror movie genres.
| FANCINE - Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Málaga | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in and International film industry |
| Venue | Cervantes Theatre, Albéniz Cinema, Rectorate UMA |
| Country | Málaga, Spain |
| Presented by | University of Málaga |
| Established | 1990 |
| First awarded | 1 November 1990 |
| Website | fancine |
History
editThe festival was started in 1990,[1][2] initially called the "International Week of Fantastic Cinema of the University of Málaga", as a fantastic genre film exhibition. The promoter of the idea was Ramón Reina, who held the position of director during 19 editions.[3][4][5]
In its first years, the festival presented a collection of the best fantasy films in the history of the fantastic genre. In 1997, it assumed an international competition character, emphasising fantastic contemporary films that are being produced, apart from the classic movies sample.[citation needed]
In the 2008 edition, the organization was renamed the International Fantastic Film Festival, and its hallmark is Fancine. Oscar Marine (author of works made for Julio Médem, Álex de la Iglesia, and Pedro Almodóvar) created the new logo and posters.[4]
In the 2010 edition, Fernando Ocaña, is appointed the new director. He will be responsible for managing the festival until 2013.[6]
Since 2014, a committee has been in charge of the direction, comprising members of the different academic sections of the University of Málaga: professors, students, and administrative and services staff.[citation needed]
Considered one of the oldest festivals of the Andalusian audiovisual landscape and one of the most important in Spain of this genre, it is a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation (EFFFF). As of 2009[update] it was the only international festival financed by a public university.[7]
Objectives and description
editThe presentation of a selection of the best world film production of feature as well as short films of fantastic genre under all its variants (fantasy, science-fiction, terror, adventures, thriller, etc.), as well as promoting and disseminating the cinematographic culture. Fancine is run by the University of Málaga, a non-profit institution, and attempts to create a more universal and affordable access to its offering of the best fantastic films.[8]
Contents
editCompetition sections
edit- FEATURE FILMS IN COMPETITION.
- REAL-IMAGE SHORT FILMS. Official section.
- ANIMATED SHORT FILMS. Official section.
- ONLINE SHORT FILMS. Official section. Productions of less than five minutes duration, awarded based on online voting.
Out of competition sections
edit- INFORMATIVE SECTION. Selection of recent productions of interest.
- CLASSICS. Selection of the best fantasy films of all times.
- FAMILY FANTASTIC. Movies for all audiences.
- HORROR ZONE. Movies for fans of the genre in its most extreme side.
- TRIBUTES. Cycles commemorating an event or a personality related to the fantasy genre.
Winners
editAwards by the Official Jury
editBest feature film
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Awards with financial grant
edit- Best Feature film (9.000 euros)
- Best Fiction Short film (3.000 euros)
- Best Animation Short film (3.000 euros)
Honorary awards
edit- Best director
- Best actor
- Best actress
- Best original or adapted screenplay
- Best photography
- Best special effects
- Selection of the Best European Fantasy Short Film for the GOLD MÉLIÈS AWARD
Awards by the Young Jury
editAwards with financial grant
edit- Best Real-image short film (3.000 euros)
- Best Animation short film (3.000 euros)
Honorary awards
edit- Silver Méliès to the best fantastic European short film and selection of the same to compete for the Gold Méliès award in this category
Public awards
editHonorary awards
edit- Best feature film
- Best Real-Image short film
- Best Animation short film
References
edit- ^ "FANCINE – Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "FANCINE – Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "Fancine – Festival de Cine Fantástico de Málaga - Méliès". Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ a b Málaga, Fancine Festival de cine fantástico de (17 October 2020). "About us | Fancine Festival de cine fantástico de Málaga". Fancine Festival de cine fantástico de Málaga – 10–18 November 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Semana Internacional de Cine Fantástico de Málaga". externos.uma.es. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Fancine 2010". 23 October 2010. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Mellado, Sergio (19 November 2009). "Cine fantástico e independiente". El País (in Spanish). Madrid. ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "1arte.com - Concursos -> Cine -> 20 FESTIVAL DE CINE FANTASTICO "UNIVERSIDAD DE MALAGA"". 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Winners 32 Fancine". fancine.org. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "'CONCRETE UTOPIA', UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA AWARD FOR THE BEST FEATURE FILM OF THE 33rd EDITION OF FANCINE". fancine.org. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
External links
edit- Official website
- "Málaga, capital del Cine Fantástico gracias a la nueva edición de Fancine – Fila Siete. Crítica Cinematográfica". 11 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 November 2009.