Since 2005 · Uruguay
Montevideo
Fantástico
International festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction cinema.
Since 2005, Montevideo Fantástico has promoted independent and ultra-independent cinema from Uruguay and abroad, with a focus on films that rarely reach commercial screens or traditional cultural circuits.
The festival
Montevideo Fantástico is Uruguay's first film festival devoted exclusively to horror, fantasy and science fiction cinema. Since 2005, it has promoted independent and ultra-independent films from Uruguay and abroad, with a focus on works that rarely reach commercial screens or traditional cultural circuits.
The festival includes short film and feature film competitions, parallel screenings, genre classics, talks with specialists, tributes to figures from fantastic cinema and a wider programme of cultural activities. Its screenings have taken place in cultural centres, theatres and independent venues in Montevideo and across Uruguay.
Montevideo Fantástico has been declared of Cultural Interest by Uruguay's Ministry of Education and Culture, of Municipal Interest by the City of Montevideo and of Tourist Interest by the Ministry of Tourism. It has also been present at Punta del Este International Film Festival, Piriápolis de Película, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre, El Ángel Exterminador, FIXIÓN Fest and Zinema Zombie Fest.
Latest edition
Montevideo Fantástico XVI
Edition XVI brought together 138 films, 52 days of activity and 22 venues across Montevideo and the interior of Uruguay.
View the complete XVI archiveAudiovisual record
Awards ceremonies
The award ceremonies are part of the festival's public record. They bring together filmmakers, juries, audiences and the team at the close of each edition.
XVI Gallery
Images from the latest edition
Open call
Montevideo Fantástico XVII
Submissions for the next edition are handled through FilmFreeway and Festhome.
View full open call →Historical archive
All editions of Montevideo Fantástico, from 2005 onward.