Fancine
The Fancine Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Málaga (Spanish FANCINE. Festival de Cine Fantástico de la Universidad de Málaga), is an annual film festival held by the University of Málaga in Málaga, Spain. It has been held since 1990 in the month of November. It focuses on the fantastic, science-fiction, and horror movie genres. 
== History ==
The festival was started in 1990, initially called the International Week of Fantastic Cinema of the University of Málaga, as a fantastic genre film exhibition. The promoter of the idea was Ramón Reina, who held the position of director during 19 editions.
In its first years, the festival presented a collection of the best fantasy films in the history of the fantastic genre. In 1997, it assumed an international competition character, emphasising fantastic contemporary films that are being produced, apart from the classic movies sample.
In the 2008 edition, the organization was renamed the International Fantastic Film Festival, and its hallmark is Fancine. Oscar Marine (author of works made for Julio Médem, Álex de la Iglesia, and Pedro Almodóvar) created the new logo and posters.
In the 2010 edition, Fernando Ocaña, is appointed the new director. He will be responsible for managing the festival until 2013.
Since 2014, a committee has been in charge of the direction, comprising members of the different academic sections of the University of Málaga: professors, students, and administrative and services staff.
Considered one of the oldest festivals of the Andalusian audiovisual landscape and one of the most important in Spain of this genre, it is a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation (EFFFF). As of 2009 it was the only international festival financed by a public university.
== Objectives and description ==
The presentation of a selection of the best world film production of feature as well as short films of fantastic genre under all its
variants (fantasy, science-fiction, terror, adventures, thriller, etc.), as well as promoting and disseminating the cinematographic culture. Fancine is run by the University of Málaga, a non-profit institution, and attempts to create a more universal and affordable access to its offering of the best fantastic films.
== Contents ==
=== Competition sections ===
FEATURE FILMS IN COMPETITION.
REAL-IMAGE SHORT FILMS. Official section.
ANIMATED SHORT FILMS. Official section.
ONLINE SHORT FILMS. Official section. Productions of less than five minutes duration, awarded based on online voting.
=== Out of competition sections ===
INFORMATIVE SECTION. Selection of recent productions of interest.
CLASSICS. Selection of the best fantasy films of all times.
FAMILY FANTASTIC. Movies for all audiences.
HORROR ZONE. Movies for fans of the genre in its most extreme side.
TRIBUTES. Cycles commemorating an event or a personality related to the fantasy genre.
== Winners ==
=== Awards by the Official Jury ===
==== Best feature film ====
==== Awards with financial grant ====
Best Feature film (9.000 euros)
Best Fiction Short film (3.000 euros)
Best Animation Short film (3.000 euros)
==== Honorary awards ====
Best director
Best actor
Best actress
Best original or adapted screenplay
Best photography
Best special effects
Selection of the Best European Fantasy Short Film for the GOLD MÉLIÈS AWARD
=== Awards by the Young Jury ===
==== Awards with financial grant ====
Best Real-image short film (3.000 euros)
Best Animation short film (3.000 euros)
==== Honorary awards ====
Silver Méliès to the best fantastic European short film and selection of the same to compete for the Gold Méliès award in this category
=== Public awards ===
==== Honorary awards ====
Best feature film
Best Real-Image short film
Best Animation short film

== External links ==
Official website
Málaga, capital del Cine Fantástico gracias a la nueva edición de Fancine – Fila Siete. Crítica Cinematográfica. 11 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 November 2009.