The Bastalavista is a Genre Film Festival established in Hannover (Germany) in 2019. The festival is founded and run only by two people: Wiebke and Johannes Thomsen, the two owners and operators of the awarded LODDERBAST movie theater in Hannover, with 28 seats on 39 squaremeters the smallest movie theater in the world and one of a kind with homemade food and more than 100 different craft beers.
The festival defines the "genre" film as science-fiction, fantasy, horror, action, thriller, mystery or dark comedy including forward-thinking, experimental and dark interpretations of the traditional film genres.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR FESTIVAL?
- a carefully and passionately curated festival film program
- a committed, curious and knowledgeable jury of filmmakers, distributors and genre film enthusiasts
- a vibrant, cozy and laid-back festival atmosphere in a unique venue
- valuable networking opportunities
- delicious food and ice-cold beer
- glory, fame and ... fun
DATES & TIMES
31.08.2021: Ultimate Deadline
01.09.2021: Film Selection And Notification Day
If your film is selected, you’ll be sent all the necessary documents.
06.11.2021 - 21.11.2021: Bastalavista International Genre Film Festival 2021
The award ceremony will be held on 20.11.2021
THE BAST (Awards)
THE BIG BAST (Jury Award) is awarded to the jury’s favourite film of the festival.
THE FRESH BAST (Jury Award) is awarded to the jury’s favourite innovative or experimental film concept.
THE YOUNG BAST (Jury Award) is awarded to the jury’s favourite young filmmaker.
THE STRONG BAST (Jury Award) is awarded to the jury’s favourite expression of a social or political topic in a genre film.
THE PEOPLE‘S BAST (Audience Award) is awarded to the audience’s favourite festival film.