The 2nd Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Festival
October 31st - November 3rd - 2024 - Akureyri - Iceland
Fantastic Festival Schedule 2024
Thursday, October 31st
Fantastic Opening Ceremony & Honorary Award 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Deiglan
Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Pub Quiz 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Akureyri Backpackers
Amazing prizes offered by the festival (festival passes) and Brio. Akureyri Backpackers gives 25% discount on accommodation, food & drink for festival pass holders. The fantastic quiz takes place in English and max 5 together in a team.
Free entry.
Friday, November 1st
Fantastic Screenwriting Workshop (registration needed) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Deiglan
This intimate session is designed for screenwriters and storytellers looking to refine their fantastic ideas in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Fantastic Shorts I 5:00 PM - 6:20 PM | Hamrar in Hof
Immerse yourself in a diverse mix of genres, from sci-fi to fantasy and comedy. This opening block promises an unforgettable start to the festival with standout shorts:
"Squeeze" – Director: Alfred M. Hernandez (United States)
"While Some Must Sleep" – Director: Craig Urquhart (Canada)
"Gústi the Strong vs The Merman" – Director: Gunnjón Gestsson (Iceland) – Q&A
"Paula Says Hi" – Director: James C. Thompson (United Kingdom) – Q&A
"Heimen" – Director: Carmen Maria (Netherlands)
Fantastic Shorts II 6:50 PM - 8:10 PM | Hamrar in Hof
Dive into a whirlwind of genres, from stop-motion animation to sci-fi and dark comedy:
"Antisocial" – Director: Tobias Rothacker (Germany)
"The Script" – Director: Aleksandra Kardalevska (North Macedonia)
"Hinter-Land" – Director: Christopher Angus (Canada)
"MAX" – Director: Kristian Lund Jakobsen (Denmark)
"One Bullet, On A Blade" – Director: Yuyan Zhou (China)
"What Are You Supposed To Do With Your Hands?" – Director: Larissa Thompson (Canada)
"The Game" – Director: Inga Sunagatullina (Russian Federation)
"Howl if You Love Me" – Director: John R. Dilworth (United States) – Q&A
Fantastic Shorts III 8:50 PM - 10:10 PM | Hamrar in Hof
Expect chills, romance, and laughs in this eclectic mix of horror, comedy, and sci-fi:
"The Noonday Demon" – Director: Conall Pendergast (Canada)
"Will You Come Up?" – Director: Ho-seung Son (Korea, Republic of)
"Lavenza" – Director: Lauren Eden (Canada)
"A Green Affair" – Director: Pernell Marsden (Australia)
"Merkurio" – Director: Sébastien Pesle (France)
Fantastic Shorts IV10:25 PM - 11:55 PM | Hamrar in Hof
Brace yourself for a late-night scare fest, where horror reigns supreme and reality takes a backseat:
"The Red Stone" – Director: Jaime Jasso (Mexico)
"The Mannequin" – Director: Emelie Dahlskog (Sweden)
"La Croix (The Cross)" – Director: Joris Fleurot (France)
"Valley of Souls" – Directors: Edileuza Penha de Souza, Santiago Dellape (Brazil)
"Terror/Forming" – Director: Rylan Friday (Canada)
Saturday, November 2nd
Fantastic Masterclass & Q&A with John R. Dilworth 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Deiglan
Join us for an insightful session where Dilworth will share his vast experiences in the animation industry. He will show examples of his indy work and discuss various topics, from securing funding and artistic aesthetics to navigating corporate politics and sharing personal musings on creativity. Interactive Q&A in between and after the masterclass.
Free entry.
Fantastic Shorts V 4:00 PM - 5:40 PM | Hamrar in Hof
Saturday kicks off with a thought-provoking mix of sci-fi and fantasy that challenges the limits of imagination:
"As Easy As Closing Your Eyes" – Director: Parker Croft (United States)
"Enter the Dark Woods" – Director: Steven Coles (United Kingdom)
"Real Guy" – Director: Salvör Bergmann (Iceland) – Q&A
"The Beast" – Director: Joris Laquittant (France)
"Blood Vengeance" – Director: Reynir Snær Skarphéðinsson (Iceland) – Q&A
"The Untranslatable Forest" – Directors: Ivan Miguel, Andy Camou (United States)
"Teddy" – Directors: Chris Monson, Tom Rasky, Allen S. Weiss (Canada)
Fantastic Shorts VI 6:20 PM - 8:00 PM | Hamrar in Hof
A dazzling collection of animated and live-action shorts that weave together fantasy, horror, and drama in mesmerizing ways:
"Les Bêtes" – Director: Michael Granberry (United States)
"Don’t You Love the Star?" – Director: Nigel Somerville (Canada)
"Letter from a Stranger" – Director: Shima Markazi Omidvar (Iran) – Q&A
"Krampuss" – Director: Guðni Líndal Benediktsson (Iceland)
"Days of Spring" – Director: Arianne Hinz (Netherlands)
"Homesick" – Director: Xingyu LI (China)
"Evelin and the City of Suitcases" – Director: Aurora Ovan (Italy)
"Coleoptere" – Director: Martin Gouzou (France)
"I'm not a robot" – Director: Victoria Warmerdam (Netherlands)
Fantastic Shorts VII 8:30 PM - 10:15 PM | Hamrar in Hof
A powerful mix of fantasy, drama, and surrealism. This final selection will take you on an emotional and imaginative journey:
"Echoes of Grief" – Director: Verena Repar (Austria)
"Elf Ring" – Director: Nellie Nathalie Rajala (Finland)
"Last Cigarette" – Director: Dario Alfredo Caamanxxo (Japan)
"Half Folded Wings" – Director: Sonja Rendtorff (Denmark)
"After Link" – Director: Portu (Portugal) - Q&A
"Tzithu" – Director: Oscar Ortega Navoa (Mexico)
"Another Alice" – Director: Matteo La Capria (France)
Fantastic Halloween Costume Party Night 10:30 PM | Akureyri Center
Sunday, November 3rd
Fantastic Chill & Chat for Fantastic Fans & Filmmakers 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Deiglan
Fantastic “Courage the Cowardly Dog” Screening & Q&A 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Deiglan
Anniversary screening of a 45-minute montage of the Best of Courage moments! The series aired regularly on Cartoon Network (1999-2002), attracting huge attention and gaining a large following worldwide. An interactive Q&A session will allow fans to engage directly with the creator after the screening.
Free entry.
Fantastic Closing & Award Ceremony 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Deiglan