The 16th edition of the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, the only Flemish genre film festival, takes place in Fall 2023, in the city center of Bruges. During the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, we present a quality selection of the best national and international genre films (fantasy, thrillers, action, fantastic comedies, animated films,...) to our audience, in a unique, intimate and cosy atmosphere! We also welcome many guests and we host lectures and Q&A's that enrich the visitor’s knowledge.
COMPETITION
YOUNG BLOOD AWARD
With YOUNG BLOOD, the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest offers a platform to starting film makers (first or second movie) and we put the spotlights on talented newcomers from the international genre film. The YOUNG BLOOD AWARD rewards the best international starting film maker in the genre film.
MELIES D'ARGENT
In view of our adherence to the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), we organize the MELIES D'ARGENT SHORTS COMPETITION, that awards the best European fantastic short film (max. 25 minutes). With this competition, the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest wants to support beginning and innovative European talented makers of short films and highlight the quality fantastic short film. The winner of the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest nomination can compete, along with other European nomination winners, for the Méliès d’Or for BEST EUROPEAN FANTASTIC SHORT FILM.
AUDIENCE AWARD
At the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest, we also give the audience a voice by awarding an audience award for best short film and best feature film!