FANCINE – Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga
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FANCINE, the Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga, is an annual November festival organized by the University of Málaga and dedicated to fantastic cinema. It is notable as one of Spain’s leading genre festivals and, according to its festival affiliations, a recognized venue in the international fantastic-film circuit, including links to the Méliès network for European genre cinema. It showcases feature films and short films in fantasy, science fiction, horror, thriller, adventure, animation, and related genres.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 36 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
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- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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