Elche International Fantastic Film Festival - FANTAELX
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The Elche International Fantastic Film Festival (FANTAELX) is an annual festival in Elche, Spain, founded in 2013 as a meeting point for audiences and creators around the fantastic genre. It is notable for its free public screenings, parallel educational and outreach activities, and for combining short-film competition with tributes, talks, and a congress on fantastic genres and new technologies, which has helped establish it as a recognized genre-focused event in Spain.[1][3][4][6]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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