The Sitges Film Festival is one of the world’s foremost international festivals which focuses on fantasy and horror films. This festival started all the way back in 1968 and takes place every year in the little coastal town of Sitges in early October.
This year will be the 57th edition of the Sitges film festival, taking place from the 3rd to the 13th of October.
Where is Sitges?
Sitges is a beautiful coastal town around 35km from Barcelona. You may have heard of Sitges and its famous carnival, one of the most anticipated festivals in Europe. This colourful parade is another must-see, taking place every Thursday prior to Ash Wednesday.
Sitges is also well-known for its glorious beaches, peaceful vibes and tasty beach restaurants. It is also a town filled with gorgeous little shops and vibrant cafes, making it the perfect location for a day trip to escape from bustling Barcelona.
What is the Sitges Film Festival?
If you’re a film lover, you cannot miss the Sitges Film Festival. If you want to learn about the latest trends and technologies applied to film and audiovisual, this is the place for you. In Sitges, everyone will dress up in their best costumes to enjoy these days of cinema and culture. Expect Halloween-type outfits, horror movie costumes and everything fantasy.
Every year, everyone is invited to submit a film. There will be shorts winning awards for the “best short film” in the Official Fantàstic Selection and “Best Short Film” in the Anima’t category which will automatically be entered into the preselection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Hollywood to compete in the Oscar® awards. A great opportunity for you to show your talent! Take this into account for next year’s film festival.
Where does it take place?
The main venue of the Sitges Film Festival is the Auditorium, located in the Hotel Melià Sitges.
As of 2024, the film venues will include Cine El Retiro, Cine Prado, and Brigadoon. Also, a new area called the Foodtastic Area will offer a variety of food options. Numerous outdoor spaces will feature live music, podcasts, and other art performances, along with a dedicated children’s area to ensure that families feel welcome.
Sitges Film festival 2024
This year at the Sitges Film Festival, for those who have submitted short films, there will be awards. These awards are selected by an international jury, and range from best feature-length film to best directors, actors, screenplays and many more.
The lineup is yet to be announced, but once it is you can find all the information on the Sitges Film Festival website, you’ll be able to buy tickets!
For more information on Sitges, check out our blog on exploring Sitges in a day.
Accommodation
Staying in Sitges during the film festival can be difficult due to the huge amounts of people wanting to celebrate. Therefore, it is a smart idea to book accommodation in Barcelona and allow yourself to enjoy some of the amazing things to do in Barcelona.
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