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Fantasia International Film Festival returns again in 2019! The event organizers were kind enough to send us this year’s festival info and a sneak peek at the 2019 poster art.
Check out the poster below, then read on for all the details!
Fantasia International Film Festival Press Release
The Fantasia International Film Festival returns July 11 to August 1, 2019, to celebrate its 23rd edition. This Summer will again see three weeks of festive screenings, exciting premieres, and activities for both the public and industry professionals.
Fantasia programmers are currently hard at work curating a memorable selection of films. Directors, producers, and industry professionals have until May 2 to submit their titles. Information and conditions related to submissions can be found on the festival website here.
Since 2011, the majority of Fantasia’s artwork has found inspiration in a traditional Quebec tale – the legend of Trois-Pistoles’ black horse, Le Cheval Noir. Throughout the years, other fantastic characters have joined the roster, such as last year’s fan-favorites: a luchador pug and enormous flying cat, who proudly return alongside Le Cheval Noir.
This year, the festival again partners with artist Donald Caron, whose work has represented Fantasia for the last eight years. With so many iconic science-fiction films taking place in 2019 – including Blade Runner, Akira, The Island, Daybreakers, and The Running Man – this year’s poster is set in space, proudly highlighting the historic link between 2019 and the magical world of sci-fi.
Very cool!
Final Thoughts
We always get a kick out of covering this event. Don’t believe me? Check out our previous coverage here!
Be sure to stay tuned for more info, including Fantasia 2019’s official selections, special events, guests, and juries. We’ll bring you everything you need to know as soon as we get it!
What do you think? Are you excited for this year’s Fantasia Fest? Tell us in the comments!
