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A THUNDERING SUCCESS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL REACH FOR FANTASIA’S 15th EDITION

Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 19:49 | Canada, Daily Updates, Fantasia Festival, General Info, Guests, International Films, News Releases, Premieres, Quebec Films

Montreal, Sunday, August 7, 2011 – The 15th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival has drawn to a close and our team is delighted by the great success of this year’s edition. As a stand-out event on the genre festival circuit since 1996, Fantasia is pleased to see its fan base continue to grow [...]

Guillermo del Toro forced to cancel his appearance at the Fantasia International Film Festival

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 19:53 | Daily Updates, General Info, Guests, News Releases

We regret to announce that due to unforeseen commitments, Guillermo del Toro will not be able to join us in Montreal for the premiere of DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Thursday, August 4. Mr. del Toro expressed his great disappointment at not being able to attend and [...]

VIDEO: Director Filip Tegstedt interviewed about Swedish horror MARIANNE

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 14:27 | News Releases, Photos and Videos, Premieres

Drafthouse Films acquires THE FP fresh off its Fantasia screening!

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 8:24 | Daily Updates, Fantasia Festival, General Info, Guests, International Films, News Releases, Premieres

Indiewire reports: Following Saturday night’s raucous Fantasia Fest screening of “The FP,” Drafthouse Films, the distribution arm of Tim League’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, has acquired US rights to the film

Fantasia Press – July 28, 2011

Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at 21:16 | News Releases

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Special Midnight Film: FINAL DESTINATION 5!

Monday, July 25th, 2011 at 19:55 | Guests, News Releases, Premieres

Thursday August 4, 11:55pm – World Premiere with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood in attendance!

UNDER THE STARS

Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at 21:30 | News Releases

Montreal, Thursday, July 7, 2011 – As part of its 15th edition, the Fantasia International Film Festival, in collaboration with the ‘Quartier des spectacles’, ‘La Societe des arts technologiques’ (SAT), and McAuslan Brewery, will present the return of FANTASIA UNDER THE STARS.  This outside event will take place at La place de la Paix, located [...]

JURY MEMBERS

Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at 21:15 | News Releases

FANTASIA 2011: JURY MEMBERS Montreal, Thursday, July 7, 2011 – For its 15th edition, the Fantasia International Film Festival will be counting on a jury of great quality in order to distribute the various prizes of the festival. Stemming from various cultural environments and having great experience in the field of cinema, the jury members [...]

KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET

Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at 18:16 | News Releases

FANTASIA 2011: KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET Montreal, Thursday, July 7, 2011 – Short films have always held an important role within the program of the Fantasia International Film Festival. Once again this year, the short film is at the forefront with some 240 shorts being presented within the scope of our 15th edition. While [...]

INTERNATIONAL GUESTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at 18:01 | News Releases

FANTASIA 2011 : INTERNATIONAL GUESTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Montreal, Thursday, July 7, 2011 – The Fantasia International Film Festival has always made a point to invite as many filmmakers to the party as it possibly could, and this year is no different. For this 15th edition of the festival, Fantasia will welcome more international guests [...]