MEDIA SUMMARY XIII EDITION
ELCHE HOSTED THE FIRST PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “NO TE OLVIDES DE AQUELLO QUE CRECE BAJO TUS PIES”
The first presentation took place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Ali i Truc bookstore in Elche, attended by its editors, Fran Mateu and Mario-Paul Martínez, along with several authors such as Pau Pascual Galbis and Giorgia Bertozzi.
December 9, 2025
“GAUA” AND “BERTA” LEAD THE FANTAELX AWARDS
The Closing Ceremony, held in the Auditorium of the “Ciutat d’Elx” Congress Center and presented by actress and director Silvia Conesa, brought together a large audience to learn about the award-winning works and enjoy the screening of several of the winning titles.
November 30, 2025
During the Closing Ceremony, Carlos Areces received the Honorary Award in recognition of his career.
November 25, 2025
FANTAELX PRESENTED THE HONORARY AWARD TO CARLOS ARECES AT ITS CLOSING CEREMONY
The Festival held its Closing Ceremony on Saturday, November 22, with actor and comedian Carlos Areces receiving the Honorary Award in recognition of his work.
November 24, 2025
FANTAELX PRESENTS THE WINNERS OF ITS
In this edition, more than fifty works have been screened, competing in different categories, many of them subtitled in Valencian and with audio description for people with hearing impairments.
November 24, 2025
“GAUA”, “PÁLPITO” AND “BERTA”, WINNERS AT FANTAELX 2025
The Festival reveals the winning works of its thirteenth edition during its Closing Ceremony.
November 23, 2025
FANTAELX: A JOURNEY TO THE HUMAN-DIGITAL FRONTIER WITH ECHOES OF JAPAN
María Samper reviews an edition of the Festival marked by boundless imagination, echoes of folk-horror, and the luminous influence of Japanese culture in every screening, meeting, and presentation.
November 23, 2025
TIRANT LO BLANC INSTITUTE COLLABORATES WITH FANTAELX
Tirant Lo Blanc Secondary School in Elche is collaborating this year with two specific activities for students interested in the audiovisual field and the fantastic genre, with the participation of its teachers.
November 15, 2025
L’ALJUB STRENGTHENS ITS ROLE AS THE EXHIBITION VENUE FOR FANTAELX 2025
L’Aljub Shopping Center, managed by CBRE, is once again sponsoring Elche International Fantastic Film Festival – FANTAELX.
November 12, 2025
FANTAELX PAYS TRIBUTE TO JAPANESE CULTURE WITH THE POSTER FOR ITS 13TH EDITION
The program includes “Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊) by Mamoru Oshii and “Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director” by Jonathan Bellés.
November 12, 2025
CARLOS ARECES, HONORARY AWARD AT FANTAELX 2025
The tribute, preceded by a meeting with the artist at 18:00h, will recognize his creative versatility and unique contribution to Spanish fantastic cinema, where he has skillfully combined black humor, irony, and the grotesque with a deep understanding of popular culture.
November 11, 2025
FANTAELX: DISCOVER WHICH ACTOR AND SINGER WILL SOON BE HONORED IN ELCHE
The fantastic film festival, which takes place from November 13 to 22, will present an honorary award for the first time and pays tribute to Japanese culture on its poster.
November 10, 2025
ELCHE CELEBRATES FANTAELX WITH A TRIBUTE TO CARLOS ARECES
Interview on Cadena SER with Fran Mateu, director of the Festival.
November 10, 2025
FANTAELX IN LA ABADÍA DE BERZANO
From November 13 to 22, FANTAELX celebrates its 13th edition, during which it will present its Honorary Award to Carlos Areces.
November 10, 2025
INTERVIEW IN LA MAGRANA PODCAST
Interview in La Magrana Podcast with Fran Mateu, director of the festival.
November 1, 2025
FANTAELX FESTIVAL REVEALS THE LINEUP FOR ITS 13TH EDITION
We can also enjoy Ishiro Honda: Memories of a Film Director, a documentary directed by Jonathan Bellés; Gaua, the new work by Paul Urkijo (Errementari; Irati) will also be screened; Decorado, by the multi-award-winning director Alberto Vázquez (Psiconauts; Unicorn Wars); and Luger, the debut feature by Bruno Martín.
October 31, 2025
THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF FANTAELX AWAITS YOU AT L’ALJUB
Discover the exclusive program in the VIP rooms of the ABC Cinemas in L’Aljub
October 28, 2025
FANTAELX FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE LINEUP FOR ITS 13TH EDITION, WHICH PAYS TRIBUTE TO JAPANESE CULTURE
As part of its program, and as an opening event, the film “Ghost in the Shell” (1995) will be screened.
October 28, 2025
The Festival will open its program on Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. at the Odeon Cinemas, with a free screening of the original 1995 version of “Ghost in the Shell” (in Spanish), without the digital retouching added later.
October 27, 2025
The poster was created by artist Mario-Paul Martínez, combining pencil drawings and digital colors.
October 27, 2025
FANTAELX FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE POSTER FOR ITS 13TH EDITION, DEDICATED TO JAPANESE CULTURE
On the one hand, to the animated film “Ghost in the Shell,” and on the other, to Japanese culture in the Kawaii style.
October 27, 2025
FANTAELX FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO JAPANESE CULTURE IN THE POSTER FOR ITS NEW EDITION
The thirteenth edition of the Festival will be held from November 13 to 22 and will kick off with the screening of “Ghost in the Shell” at the Odeón cinemas in Elche.
October 27, 2025
The official poster for this edition, created by artist Mario-Paul Martínez, combines traditional pencil drawing techniques and digital color to create a vibrant tribute to Japan.
October 26, 2025
Created by artist Mario-Paul Martínez using a combination of pencil and digital color, the poster pays double tribute to Japanese culture.
October 26, 2025
VISIT AND WORK STAY AT THE MAISON D’AILLEURS SCIENCE FICTION MUSEUM
Part of the festival’s organising team (also UMH professors) travelled to Yverdon-les-Bains (Switzerland) to visit and conduct a work stay at the Maison d’Ailleurs, a museum dedicated to the history of science fiction.
October 7, 2025
READY FOR YOUR FANTASTIC WORK TO ENTER THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT?
FANTAELX 2025 opens registration and awards prizes with direct access to other festivals.
August 29, 2025
CALL FOR ENTRIES TO FANTAELX AT SPAIN AUDIOVISUAL HUB
The deadline for submitting entries is September 15, 2025.
August 19, 2025
The short film Medea a la deriva, by Mary Cruz Leo Pérez, wins the FANTAELX Special Mention at the Cortesina Fest, a festival that highlights the work of women in the audiovisual world.
July 11, 2025
CALL FOR PAPERS OF THE VIII CONGRESS ON THE PLATFORM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
The University of Pennsylvania echoes the Call for Papers of the VIII International Congress of Fantastic Genre, Audiovisuals and New Technologies, framed within the festival.
July 3, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR WORKS FOR ITS THIRTEENTH EDITION
For this year’s edition, there will once again be an international jury.
June 29, 2025
The call will be open from 15 June until 15 September 2025.
June 23, 2025
The call will be open from 15 June until 15 September 2025.
June 17, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR WORKS FOR ITS NEXT EDITION
The event opens the registration period for works until 15 September 2025, inclusided.
June 17, 2025
THE INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL OF ELCHE FANTAEX OPENS ITS REGISTRATION PERIOD
The Festival has officially opened the registration period for its thirteenth edition.
June 16, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 13TH EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL
Elche International Fantastic Film Festival – FANTAELX has opened its call for entries for its next edition, which will be held from the 13th to the 22nd of November.
June 16, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR WORKS FOR ITS NOVEMBER 2025 EDITION
The Festival has officially opened the call for entries for its thirteenth edition.
June 16, 2025
ELCHE WILL HOST THE 13TH FANTAELX INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER 2025
The call for entries will be open from 15 June to 15 September 2025.
June 16, 2025
ELCHE INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL – FANTAELX OPENS REGISTRATION FOR ITS 13TH EDITION
The Festival maintains the distinctions that were incorporated last year and launches its call to all production companies, distributors, filmmakers and students who wish to present their fantastic genre works.
June 16, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE 2025 EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL
For its thirteenth edition, the Festival maintains the distinctions that were incorporated last year, such as the award for the best feature film or the best feature film project, among others.
June 16, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR WORKS FOR ITS NEXT EDITION
The event will be held from 13 to 22 November 2025.
June 16, 2025
The registration period will remain open until 15 September 2025.
June 16, 2025
FANTAELX OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE NEW EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL
The event opens the registration period for works until 15 September 2025.
June 15, 2025
FANTAELX FILM FESTIVAL OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR WORKS FOR THE NEW EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL
Elche International Fantastic Film Festival – FANTAELX opens the registration period for works from June 15th to September 15th, 2025, included.
June 15, 2025
FANTAELX FESTIVAL OPENS THE REGISTRATION PERIOD
Elche International Fantastic Film Festival – FANTAELX opens the registration period for works from June 15th to September 15th, 2025, included.
June 15, 2025
FANTAELX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OPENS THE SUBMISSION PERIOD OF WORKS FOR ITS NEXT EDITION
It will be held from November 13 to 22, 2025, and the deadline for registration of works will remain open until September 15, included.
June 15, 2025