CINEFANTASY
CINEFANTASY - INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
Edition n°17 - 2026
From 08 to 13 September 2026
Selection announcement date 27 July 2026
São Paulo, BRAZIL
No entry fees for this festival
We created CINEFANTASY – INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL to encourage, discuss, and promote the fantastic genre in all its dimensions. Over sixteen editions, we have presented more than 1,600 films, held over 120 educational activities, received thousands of submissions, and welcomed an audience of more than 90,000 people.
Our journey has also expanded beyond São Paulo, with special screenings and exhibitions in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Manaus, and Santos—as well as international editions and collaborations in Spain, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Now, in 2026, the 17th CINEFANTASY arrives in São Paulo from September 8 to 13, bringing a vibrant and powerful program with competitive screenings, special showcases, and immersive experiences crafted for every lover of fantastic cinema.
Come be enchanted, surprised, and transported into this magical and extraordinary universe!
HORROR COMPETITIVE SESSION - Call Open
Closing
24/05/2026 14/06/2026
No entry fee
- Running time for all shorts must be less than 25 minutes;
- The films shall be a premiere on the city of São Paulo;
- All submitted films must have been completed after January, 1st, 2024;
- Animation short film not accepted.
- Student films not accepted.
Selection criteria
Genre
Suspense, Science Fiction, Detective / Thriller, Dark Humor, Film noir, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Eroticism, Fable, Burlesque, Crime, Others
Production's date (Min)
2024
Duration (Min)
1’
Duration (Max)
25’
Production's date (Max)
2026
Category
Documentary, Fiction
Subtitles requested
Screening copy :
If the film isn’t in Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
SCIENCE FICTION COMPETITIVE SESSION - Call Open
Closing
24/05/2026 14/06/2026
No entry fee
- Running time for all shorts must be less than 25 minutes;
- The films shall be a premiere on the city of São Paulo;
- All submitted films must have been completed after January, 1st, 2024;
- Animation short film not accepted.
- Student films not accepted.
Selection criteria
Category
Documentary, Fiction
Genre
Others, Mystery, Horror, Eroticism, Fable, Fantasy, Film noir, Burlesque, Dark Humor, Crime, Detective / Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense, Western, Tale
Subtitles requested
Screening copy :
If the film isn’t in Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
Screener :
If the film isn’t Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
FANTASY COMPETITIVE SESSION - Call Open
Closing
24/05/2026 14/06/2026
No entry fee
- Running time for all shorts must be less than 25 minutes;
- The films shall be a premiere on the city of São Paulo;
- All submitted films must have been completed after January, 1st, 2024;
- Animation short film not accepted.
- Student films not accepted.
Selection criteria
Category
Fiction, Documentary
Genre
Mystery, Horror, Eroticism, Fable, Fantasy, Film noir, Burlesque, Dark Humor, Crime, Detective / Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense, Western, Tale, Others
Subtitles requested
Screening copy :
If the film isn’t in Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
Screener :
If the film isn’t Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
ANIMATION COMPETITIVE SESSION - Call Open
Closing
24/05/2026 14/06/2026
No entry fee
Session the Fantastic animation short film;
- Running time for all shorts must be less than 25 minutes;
- The films shall be a premiere on the city of São Paulo;
- All submitted films must have been completed after January, 1st, 2024.
- Student films not accepted.
Selection criteria
Category
Animation
Genre
Others, Tale, Mystery, Horror, Eroticism, Fable, Fantasy, Film noir, Humor, Burlesque, Dark Humor, Crime, Detective / Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense, Western
Subtitles requested
Screening copy :
If the film isn’t in Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
Screener :
If the film isn’t Portuguese mandatory subtitling in Spanish or at least in English
Videos
Festival prize list
2022
- Best Feature - Huesera - Dir.: Michelle Garza Cervera
2023
- Best Feature Film - Omen - Director: Baloji
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cinefantasyfest@gmail.com
