To celebrate the halfway point for this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, the winners of this year’s awards have been announced. Featuring a range of gruesome and always-entertaining genre films from around the world, this year’s lineup brought an abundance of unique and intriguing features and shorts.Let’s take a look at all of the winners, including the announcement of the winning pitch from the first-ever Fantastic Pitches competition, which saw the winning pitch receive $100,000 in funding for their feature film, global distribution, and a world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2026.Fantastic Fest 2025 Award WinnersWhile we’re still waiting to see what all of the secret screenings end up being, the main award winners for Fantastic Fest 2025 have been unveiled and are all fascinating shorts and features that showcase the best up-and-coming voices in horror and genre cinema.“To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we curated a remarkable lineup of feature and short films. Each year, our jurors face the difficult task of choosing from an extraordinary pool of talent, and this year was no exception. Despite the challenge, their selections reflect the true spirit of Fantastic Fest — a celebration of global cinema and the diverse voices that bring it to life.” — Annick Mahnert, Director of Programming for Fantastic Fest. Here’s the full list of award winners, including the winning pitch from the first edition of Fantastic Pitches this year"MAIN COMPETITION" FEATURES Jurors: Mercedes Bryce Morgan, Fred Durst, Patton OswaltBest Picture: THE PLAGUE, directed by Charlie PolingerBest Director: Bartosz...
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