FANCINE – FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL of the UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA has as its goal the presentation of a selection of the best world film production of the fantastic genre under all its variants (fantasy, science fiction, horror, adventure, thriller, mystery, action, animation) as well as other similar genres. Therefore, as a non-profit organization, the University of Malaga aims at offering the audience the development of this film genre as well as a better understanding between peoples and different cultures through film creation. This festival is willing to promote cinema among the student population making this event attainable and universal, paying special attention to most disadvantaged sections of society.

FANCINE is an adherent member of the European Federation of Fantastic Film Festivals (EFFFF), and as such, nominates in every edition a European short film for the Golden Méliès Award in its category.

The Official Jury will grant the following Fancine Awards:
• Best Feature Film, with a cash prize of €9.000 sponsored by The University of Málaga
• Best Director.
• Best Actress.
• Best Actor.
• Best Original or Adapted Screenplay.
• Best Cinematography.
• Best Special Effects.
• Best Soundtrack.

The Young Jury, formed by young university students will grant the following Fancine-Atalaya Awards:
• Best Fiction Short Film, with a cash prize of €3.000 sponsored by Public Universities of Andalusia.
• Best Animation Short Film, with a cash prize of €3.000 sponsored by Public Universities of Andalusia.
• SILVER MÉLIÈS diploma and nomination for Best European Fantasy Short Film for the GOLD MÉLIÈS AWARD sponsored by The European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation www.melies.org

The Audience Jury will grant the awards of:
• Fancine Audience Award for Best Feature Film, with a cash prize of €1.000.
• Fancine-Atalaya Audience Award for Best Live Action Short Film, with a cash prize of €500, sponsored by Public Universities of Andalusia (Proyecto Atalaya).
• Fancine-Atalaya Audience Award for Best Animation Short Film, with a cash prize of €500, sponsored by Public Universities of Andalusia (Proyecto Atalaya).

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