El Galician Freaky Film Festival es el evento de cine y cultura freak definitivo. De ámbito internacional y especializado en cine fantástico con temáticas de terror, ciencia ficción o cualquier subgénero que se pueda encuadrar dentro del concepto “freak”.

Fundado en 2017 y con sede en Vigo, el GFFF muestra filmes cuidadosamente seleccionados que suelen estar privados de la distribución convencional, presentando estrenos mundiales e internacionales nunca vistos antes en Galicia e incorporando además actividades paralelas como talleres, encuentros profesionales y sesiones especiales para nuevos talentos.

El GFFF es Miembro Competitivo del Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), una red global de festivales de cine de género que cuenta con 21 países y más de 800.000 asistentes anuales. Esta membresía permite al festival otorgar el prestigioso Méliès de Plata al mejor cortometraje fantástico europeo de su selección oficial.

El compromiso del GFFF con la excelencia artística y la implicación comunitaria queda reconocido con el prestigioso EFFE Label (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe), el sello de calidad europeo para festivales de artes destacados.

¡Uníos a nuestras filas, freaks!

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The Galician Freaky Film Festival is the ultimate freak film and culture event. International in scope and specialised in fantasy cinema with themes of horror, science fiction or any subgenre that can be framed within the “freak” concept.

Founded in 2017 and based in Vigo, the GFFF showcases carefully selected films that are usually excluded from conventional distribution, presenting world and international premieres never before seen in Galicia, and also offering parallel activities such as workshops, professional meetings and special sessions for new talents.

The GFFF is a Competitive Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), a global network of genre film festivals spanning 21 countries and more than 800,000 attendees per year. This membership allows the festival to award the prestigious Méliès d’Argent to the best European fantastic short film in its official selection.

The GFFF's commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement is recognized with the prestigious EFFE Label (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe), Europe's quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals.

Join our ranks, freaks!

Awards & Prizes

Para las bases completas en español consultar la web: galicianfreakfestival.com.
TOTAL PREMIOS ECONÓMICOS: 2.150€
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We recommend checking the full rules on the website galicianfreakfestival.com.
CASH PRIZES: 2.150€

GRAND GFFF AWARD for the freakiest short film, also awarded with a cash prize of €250.

BEN DITO AWARD for the best screenplay.

BEN FEITO AWARD for the best direction.

NEURONAS FRITIDAS AWARD for the most extreme or disturbing short film.

PEQUEFREAK GRAND JURY AWARD for the freakiest children’s short film, also awarded with a cash prize of €200.

MÉLIÈS D’ARGENT AWARD for the best European short film. The winner will automatically participate in the Méliès D’Or competition, an event organized annually by the European Federation of Fantastic Film Festivals.

OLIMPO DOS FREAKS AWARD for the best-rated short film by the public, also awarded with a cash prize of €250.

ARREPÍO AWARD for the best horror short film.

ESCARÁLLOME AWARD for the best comedy short film.

OLIMPO DOS PEQUEFREAKS AWARD for the best children’s short film, awarded with a cash prize of €200.
GALICIAN FREAK AWARD for the best Galician short film, awarded with a cash prize of €250.

LUIS BARBOO AWARD for the most tortured supporting actor/actress, given to the supporting actor or actress who suffers the most.

FREAKIEST DIRECTOR AWARD for the freakiest director of the edition.

FREAK PICH AWARD for the best development project, awarded with a cash prize of €500.

GALICIAN FREAK PICH AWARD for the best Galician development project, awarded with a cash prize of €500.

Rules & Terms

Para las bases en español consultar la web: galicianfreakfestival.com.
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We recommend checking the full rules on the website galicianfreakfestival.com.

SHORT FILM COMPETITION
The submitted short films must adhere to the themes of horror, fantasy, science fiction, or any subgenre that fits within the "freak" concept.

Any individual, company, association, or informal group may participate, with no age, nationality, or any other type of restriction.

There is no limit to the number of works that can be submitted by an author.

Works may also be aimed at a children’s and/or family audience (Pequefreak Section), as long as they fall within the aforementioned genres.
The minimum duration of the work will be 60 seconds, and the maximum duration will be 30 minutes.

Works produced in 2024 or later are eligible.

Works in any language other than Spanish or Galician must be subtitled in either of these two languages or, if necessary, in English.

The selected works will be showcased during the #10 edition of the Galician Freaky Film Festival, which will take place between September 18 and 26, 2026, in Vigo (Galicia, Spain).

FREAK PICH COMPETITION

The theme of the projects must fall within the fantastic film genre, i.e., horror, science fiction, or any subgenre that can be classified under the "freak" concept.

All individuals or companies registered as producers in public registers, film schools, or similar entities from any nationality may participate.

Each participant may submit up to 2 projects.

The project must be original and unpublished.

The project must be written in Galician, Spanish, or English.

The script duration may not exceed 15 minutes, including credits.

Scripts must have a maximum length of 15 pages, excluding the cover page and the synopsis page.

Already produced short films will not be accepted, only projects.

The information must be truthful. If it is found to be false, the festival may disqualify the project and/or request the full refund of the cash prize.
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  • Films On the Road

    Tuvimos la suerte de estar seleccionados allí y es un festival maravilloso, muy recomendable para participar y asistir, te tratan genial.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    ¡Muchísimas gracias por vuestras palabras! Esperamos veros de nuevo pronto <3 Un abrazo fuerte!

  • Lionel Marrero

    Nunca me lo había pasado tan bien en un festival. Tuve la suerte de ir como invitado a presentar mi cortometraje S.S. y fue una experiencia que no olvidaré jamás!!

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Nosotros sí que tuvimos suerte de conocerte, Lionel! Muchas gracias por tus palabras, esperamos verte pronto!

  • Nespy 5Euro

    Gracias por la selección de mi obra para la ultima edición, espero que la próxima vez pueda participar de persona. Todo el staff se porto super disponible a recibirme, y aunque no pude la ultima ocasión por motivos de trabajo, espero esta vez lograrlo! Recomendado. :)

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras, Nespy! Ojalá puedas venir en la siguiente edición! Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos <3

  • Alejandro Moreno

    Este festival es OBLIGATORIO para todo fanático del terror y lo bizarro. Lo mismo pasas miedo que te quedas con el culo torcido. La gente de la organización es lo más, siempre pendiente de ti y haciéndote partícipe de todo lo que ocurre. Ya es el segundo año que voy, y de seguro que no será el último. Lugosis... Hasta la muerte!!!

    October 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Alejandro, eres maravilloso! Gracias por venir y te esperamos de nuevo en 2026! Décimo aniversario! ¡Te queremos!