87 Short Fantasy Films from Fantaspoa 2020

Rebooted

2019 • 13 min

Phil, a former movie villain whose special effects are now outdated, finds himself struggling to get work in today's Hollywood. Determined not to be forgotten, Phil resorts to extreme actions when he discovers the film he starred in is being…

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El Espiritista

2020 • 6 min

In the 1950s, a spiritualist photographer comes to a quiet rural town to look into a sudden, sinister presence.

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Homomaquia

2019 • 14 min

In a chilling reflection of our own behavior, humanity finds itself subjected to the same cruel treatment it inflicts upon the animal kingdom.

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7.3

Mi nombre es Koji

2018 • 7 min

Jacinto has spent his life living next to a statue of Mazinger Z. Then, unexpectedly, the statue begins to talk to him.

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The Animator

2019 • 1 min

A frustrated animator begins to lash out at his puppets, channeling his anger through his work.

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5.8

Escape Velocity

2019 • 7 min

After escaping an alien planet, an astronaut races to reach the space shuttle before a mysterious creature catches up to him.

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5 Estrelas

2020 • 15 min

Katia Fontinelle, a renowned actress, hails an Uber for a Saturday night party in another city. The driver is a woman, and the trip begins normally. However, strange occurrences escalate, transforming what should have been a simple ride into a…

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7.5

Still Working

2019 • 17 min

The abandoned power plant still has one turbine operational. A lone worker, who has dedicated his life to the aging facility, is confronted with the reality of its impending closure. His only companion is his dog. Julietta Korbel gently documents…

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6.6

The Angel in the Pit

2019 • 15 min

At Christmas dinner, two young boys secretly plot to offer a relative as a sacrifice to a god they believe resides in a well.

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6.9

Eternity

2021 • 10 min

A pianist desperately attempts to revive his deceased wife, but the pact he makes unleashes a dark presence within himself.

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6.2

La Noche

2019 • 11 min

A wolf and a moon-lady find happiness together, living a peaceful life. However, after the birth of their child, the wolf begins to feel overlooked. A strange being then arrives, offering assistance.

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A.N.N.I

2020 • 9 min

A.N.N.I. Is a device designed to assist individuals in articulating precisely the right phrases at the most opportune moments.

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Your Monster

2020 • 16 min

Laura's life is falling apart. Dealing with illness and heartbreak, she returns to her childhood home, only to discover the monster from her closet as a child is still there, and surprisingly, wants to have a conversation about life.

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7.5

Like a Bear

2019 • 7 min

Christian, an ordinary employee at the struggling Canadian company Imprim' 2000, meets his new colleague, Stephen. The unusual thing is that Stephen happens to be a bear, a fact that seems to concern only Christian.

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Logan Lee & the Rise of the Purple Dawn

2020 • 8 min

On the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, Chinese-American scratch DJ Logan Lee is about to perform live at his best friend Beatrice Pan’s house party. He’s incredibly nervous.

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Hen

2019 • 16 min

Five women gather at a remote house to celebrate a wedding. As the night progresses, friendships shift, conflicts arise, and the celebratory atmosphere turns strained. They soon discover that every choice carries a consequence. The fallout from a terrible act…

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O Evangelho segundo Tauba e Primal

2018 • 12 min

Disgusted by the violence surrounding him, Tauba designs his perfect city: a fortress powered by robots. Inspired by Tauba, Primal builds his own robot city, driven by envy.

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Base Camp

2018 • 21 min

A woman finds a frozen mountain climber on her lawn, and is then haunted nightly by a strange, surreal presence. This unsettling mystery pushes her to make a quirky but essential decision.

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Snowflakes

2019 • 15 min

Two women are forcibly deported from the United Kingdom. During the process, they learn that the experimental drug intended to subdue them has a surprising and lethal effect when administered to their captors.

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And Then the Bear

2019 • 14 min

A boy's strong relationship with his mother is threatened one night when a mysterious stranger appears. The story explores how both heredity and environment shape a person.

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6.8

Lili

2019 • 9 min

An audition escalates into a tense power dynamic between a young woman and an older man, evolving into a psychological game of manipulation and control.

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A Última Encruzilhada da Terra

2021 • 19 min

A man wanders through a desert landscape, playing his harmonica. He will soon encounter an opportunity that promises to alter the course of his life.

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Girl in the Hallway

2019 • 11 min

Years later, Jamie is still deeply affected by a vivid childhood memory.

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The Burden

2019 • 17 min

When they visit their new partner's family, the couple encounters a series of deeply uncomfortable situations.

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Secret Lives of Asians at Night

2019 • 18 min

This screwball noir, presented in five languages, explores the lives of those perceived as the "model minority" after the workday ends.

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Crawler

2020 • 7 min

A woman develops a peculiar condition.

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7.3

Playtime's Over

2019 • 11 min

Little Dee's greatest joy, aside from watching classic horror films, is tormenting her babysitters – and she enlists her stuffed animals to help.

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7.8

Brunch Shift Massacre

2020 • 14 min

The film follows a waiter as he navigates the chaotic and overwhelming demands of a packed brunch service, which spirals into a harrowing struggle for stability.

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7.4

Pelano!

2019 • 12 min

Raquel has been struggling for six months, but today she feels like she's reaching a breaking point.

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Daughter

2019 • 15 min

Animation, Drama

A young girl carries a painful childhood memory: bringing home an injured bird and feeling her father, preoccupied with his own troubles, dismiss her longing for understanding. She interpreted his reaction as indifference and retreated into herself, yearning for his…

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Fuenf

2019 • 7 min

A close-knit community lives by strict rules, maintaining a fragile peace. But when two individuals defy those established boundaries, the community's order is threatened.

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Live Forever

2020 • 4 min

This musical celebrates the victims of horror films who were left behind. A powerful song brings these characters together, transcending genres and eras.

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Fondations

2019 • 9 min

Katie asks friends for help with renovating her basement, but her boyfriend, Benjamin, appears fixated on preventing the work from happening.

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Ferine

2019 • 17 min

A woman stalks a man through vast, deserted parking lots, appearing intent on confronting him. Her body language suggests intense anger and a dangerous purpose. The story increasingly points towards a secluded woodland area near her abandoned home, where the…

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6.0

The Little One

2018 • 11 min

A teenager's lifeline – his cell phone – is essential during a family vacation with his parents and a bothersome little sister. But when the zombie apocalypse erupts, that friendship will be severely tested.

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5.4

Separation

2020 • 7 min

During the culmination of a bitter divorce, a husband and wife contract an unusual illness.

5.8

Eat the Rainbow

2019 • 19 min

This musical tells the story of Bayani, an unusual but good-hearted man who moves into a quiet, predictable suburban community, upsetting its peaceful routine. His different appearance and personality spark fear and anxiety among the neighbors, leading to calls for…

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6.9

Fragile

2019 • 10 min

Following years of isolation, Mr. Nakashima finds companionship and renewed joy in a helper robot. Their peaceful existence is shattered by a disturbing and threatening visit.

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The End of All Things

2019 • 15 min

Following the death of her parents, Victoria is taken in by a stern relative who believes she can improve the girl’s health and behavior through traditional methods and strict religious observance. But Victoria shows no improvement, while her caregiver experiences…

4.8

5.6

The Haunted Swordsman

2019 • 16 min

Animation, Horror

Award-winning puppeteer Kevin McTurk's Spirit Cabinet series follows a lone samurai on a journey for revenge in mystical, ancient Japan. A ronin without a master, he journeys through dangerous and intriguing supernatural realms seeking retribution. His only companion is a…

7.5

8.1

Pinball

2019 • 13 min

Nesquick keeps a person locked in his car trunk. Diego, who is drowning, pleads with him to open it, but Nesquick is skeptical, fearing it might be a trap.

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Hand in Hand

2019 • 4 min

A simple handshake could finalize a major deal between two politicians. However, their relentless struggle for dominance during this seemingly routine gesture escalates into a chilling power play.

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Existe!

2019 • 9 min

A historic theater faces demolition by a construction company. Work halts when unusual noises emanate from the building's vaults. A construction worker ventures inside to investigate the source of the sounds.

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After the Rain

2018 • 8 min

In a peaceful valley, a dog shares a happy life with its elderly, eccentric shepherd. The shepherd doesn't just tend his sheep; he magically transforms their wool into clouds to bring rain, sustaining the valley's life. But if the shepherd…

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6.8

Jazzberry

2020 • 16 min

Jazzberry is a fantastical adventure that playfully explores themes of sexual politics, men’s rights, and female empowerment. It tells the story of a tragedy that befalls the unusual city of Beeftown.

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6.1

Madrid 2120

2019 • 8 min

Madrid, Spain, 2120. The city is divided, with the wealthy living in luxury above and the impoverished struggling below amidst the waste. Nitrogreen, a volatile liquid that rapidly grows plants, is the most sought-after smuggled item… And a means of…

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5.8

Hopes

2019 • 10 min

In a hidden camp near the city, a young girl and a mysterious stranger live together. They wander the streets together, seeking food and asking for charity. It's only back at their camp that the true nature of their relationship…

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Witch Trilogy 13+

2019 • 15 min

A fourteen-year-old girl has a connection with a spider in a dimly lit basement, unaware of the surrounding circumstances.

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5.2

Del Otro Lado

2020 • 9 min

Four children play secretly near a field with a local legend: those who enter are never seen again.

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5.6

Love Bite

2019 • 17 min

A couple, already at odds, seek shelter in an abandoned cargo truck with their dog as the world descends into a zombie apocalypse. As the danger escalates, their arguments intensify, threatening their survival.

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7.1

La Llorona

2019 • 23 min

Following a painful breakup, Pranay tries to numb his sorrow with excessive drinking. He unexpectedly finds his life taking a sharp turn when he meets a young woman who is undead and seeking retribution.

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Behind the Door

2019 • 9 min

To speak with her deceased father one last time, Milagros performs a ritual and asks for a favor. She is unaware that contacting the dead will unleash unforeseen and dangerous repercussions.

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#JÚRI

2018 • 15 min

After Mario commits a murder, a jury of four people is randomly selected and their deliberations are broadcast live online. Their judgment begins immediately.

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7.3

A Little Taste

2019 • 6 min

Fleeing an unseen danger in a forest clearing, a young girl encounters an unusual child.

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Umskipti: Turn

2018 • 15 min

Three friends, Bára, Íris, and Sunna, spend a holiday weekend at a remote cabin in the Icelandic wilderness. Their festive getaway takes a terrifying turn when they encounter figures rooted in ancient Icelandic folklore, transforming their vacation into a nightmare.

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7.7

I Never Left You Alone

2019 • 18 min

Claudia returns to the house where she spent her childhood summers.

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6.9

A Date with Mr. Mappleton

2019 • 5 min

Driven by intense jealousy, a group of people with cherished mementos attempt to sabotage the happiness of someone who possesses them.

5.5

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Afterlife Bureau

2019 • 13 min

After death, there's a bureaucratic process. A series of forms and documents that must be completed before whatever comes next.

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7.9

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iRony

2017 • 8 min

This film examines the connection between people and technology, narrated entirely from the point of view of a mobile phone.

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7.9

Les Monstres

2019 • 16 min

A group of five monsters share a home and plot to take over the world.

6.5

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Be My Guest

2019 • 12 min

"Be My Guest" is a science fiction horror short film set in the Barcelona highlands today, depicting a dystopian future. In this world, people are vulnerable to being replaced by mysterious clones who can take their place in life. Even…

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My Quest!

2019 • 4 min

Gaston and Marin are both searching for the same legendary helmet at the mountain's peak.

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Perfect Body

2019 • 27 min

Bayta, a social media influencer struggling with declining popularity and physical health, begins to experience a bizarre phenomenon: a strange liquid oozing from her skin. She becomes certain that this is connected to Eva, a pioneering humanoid robot influencer who…

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5.8

Hornzz

2019 • 5 min

Lu, a young girl, journeys through extraordinary experiences in a fantastical world, discovering how each decision shapes her life.

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8.9

Human Resources of Ugago

2019 • 13 min

Ugago is a cutting-edge office space built to foster creativity. It's here that you'll encounter advanced AI colleagues, and Dave, the sole human employee remaining.

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Olga's Diamond

2019 • 19 min

Poland, early 1980s. Seven-year-old Olga is grieving the loss of her pet cricket. Her father tries to comfort her by telling her an unusual story about a giant with diamond eyes.

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Smiles

2021 • 13 min

Borja is determined to meet his future in-laws.

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Anahit

2019 • 15 min

Following a devastating plague in the Age of Saints, two monks embark on a journey to retrieve a deeply valued item stolen from their monastery.

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CorkScream

2018 • 2 min

Lost in the woods, a woman with a dark past encounters someone from her history.

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Quimera

2020 • 10 min

Driven by a desperate need to reclaim a lost part of his past, Dirceu has fundamentally changed.

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The King Crab

2019 • 23 min

Eduardo is battling a strange illness. The sudden proliferation of crabs throughout Recife, a vibrant Brazilian city, may be connected to his condition.

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Eye for an Eye

2020 • 6 min

A one-eyed pirate captain relentlessly pursues a treasure, consistently assembling new crews of fellow one-eyed pirates to achieve his goal.

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Senza tenere premuto

2019 • 14 min

Chiara is passionate about Instagram and her online community. However, her life spirals into danger and desperation when an obsessive follower begins to relentlessly pursue her.

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Reflexo

2018 • 2 min

A girl awakens injured after surviving a brutal attack on her home. Driven by desperation, she attempts to escape before the perpetrators return.

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Carne Fresca

2019 • 18 min

Junior is a real estate agent who uses the properties he can access to arrange informal gatherings.

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Un coche cualquiera

2019 • 14 min

Manuel tries to get into his car, but is stopped by three people who question him about his activities at a nightclub.

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The Death Vendor

2019 • 6 min

A boy meets a street vendor selling chicks. He understands, even instinctively, that these birds won't live long. To him, the vendor isn't selling just chicks, but something akin to death itself.

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Zyklus 2217

2020 • 18 min

In a desolate, 21st-century world ravaged by disaster, resources are incredibly scarce, and compassion is a rare commodity. Kaitou is on the run after taking a mysterious notebook.

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4x6

2019 • 6 min

A struggling artist discovers a photograph that seems to depict a murder.

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Lieder die Soldaten Morgen

2019 • 8 min

In 2019, a bleak world faces a yearly ritual: a journey to the coast for dance, ending in death. Amidst cold winds and a pervasive sense of despair, people dance and eat alongside penguins, while others scream in the face…

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Holes

2019 • 19 min

Edith experiences trypophobia, a fear of small holes.

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There Will Be Monsters

2020 • 5 min

Hidden fears and inner demons are real. These monsters reside within all of us. And occasionally, they take control.

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Laura Hasn't Slept

2020 • 11 min

Horror

A young woman plagued by a persistent nightmare turns to her therapist for assistance.

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The Travelers

2019 • 11 min

Two actresses confide in each other about their anxieties on a Friday night.

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6.4

O carnaval de Gregor

2019

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Haute Cuisine

2020 • 24 min

Marie is determined to excel since starting work at Chef Bruno Mercier's restaurant. However, Thomas, the sous-chef, views her ambition as a potential threat. During a service, Marie accidentally cuts herself, and a few drops of blood contaminate her sauce.…

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#pornovenganza

2019 • 10 min

Two friends' online conversation unexpectedly leads to a night they'll never forget.

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5.1