A global benchmark in fantastic cinema

The world’s first fantasy film festival was born in 1968 under the name International Week of Fantasy and Horror Films. Today, it is an unmissable event and a strategic reference festival for film lovers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in discovering the latest trends and new technologies applied to cinema and audiovisual production.

In addition to an Official Selection of films in competition, the festival features other sections where audiences can enjoy everything from fantastic cinema classics to emerging talent and more experimental works that explore the boundaries of the genre.

The festival is also a key meeting point for industry representatives, with sessions focused on audiovisual production and a range of other activities.

This year, we place our tribute to Carrie at the centre, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. A masterpiece of horror cinema that continues to resonate in the collective imagination and allows us to turn our attention to cursed childhoods and adolescence. A look at the loss of innocence and the fears surrounding these stages of life, through fantastic cinema that continues to explore our traumas and the cracks in society.