NO RT HERN LIGHTS FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
31. October - 3. November 2024 - Akureyri - Iceland
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FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Festival is a short film festival based in Akureyri in the North East region of Iceland. The festival selects and showcases around 40 international fantastic films, including horror and sci-fi, being narrative, animated, or documentaries.
The goal is to bring something fantastic to the cinema for all age groups of fantasy film lovers, award filmmakers who make fantasy films, and encourage filmmakers to be inspired by the treasure of Icelandic folklore. The festival also hosts many other local and collaborative fantastic events!
The goal is to have an intimate but fantastic weekend in the beautiful North!
FOUNDERS
Marzibil Sæmundardóttir, Brynja Baldursdóttir & Ársæll Sigurlaugar Níelsson
Combined with their shared love for films, culture, history, and folklore, they make up a superteam - perfect for curating and coordinating a fantastic film festival under the northern lights at the edge of the arctic circle.
NO RT HERN LIGHTS
FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
OUR FANTASTIC PRODUCTION TEAM:
Marzibil Snæfríður Sæmundardóttir
The North Enchantress
Ársæll Sigurlaugar Níelsson
The Chronomancer
Brynja Baldursdóttir
The Dreamweaver
Arnar Már Vignisson
The Riddlemaster Djinn
Úlfur Máni Týsson
The Oddity Weaver
Brynhildur Logadóttir
The Portal Keeper
FESTIVAL TICKETS & PASSES
MAK.IS / TIX.IS
Single Tickets / Price: 2,190 ISK
Festival Pass / Price: 9.990 ISK
*Passholders can pick up their festival wristbands at the ticket office in Hof from October 31st. and need to collect tickets for each screening at the Hof ticket office.
Birkir Kristinsson
The Runic Engineer
Kolbeinn Rastrick
The Silver-Tongued Bard
Agnes Lára
The Sonic Sorceress
Ingibjörg Jenný Jóhannesdóttir
The Social Scribe
Erla Margrét Gunnarsdóttir
The Memory Spirit
The team would like to thank AI for making our titles fantastic.
EXCLUSIVE FANTASTIC PERKS FOR PASS HOLDERS DURING THE FESTIVAL:
Akureyri Backpackers 25% off accommodation, food & drinks.
Mói Bistro at Hof 20% off food & beverages.
(35% discount to all screenings compared to single tickets)
THE FANTASTIC FILM PUB-QUIZ RETURNS ON HALLOWEEN!
Amazing prizes offered by Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Festival and Brio. 25% discount at Akureyri Backpackers for festival pass holders. The competition takes place in English and max 5 together in a team. Free entry.
NORTHERN LIGHTS - FANTASTIC WRITERS ROOM ( Full )
An exclusive one-time writer's room experience! This intimate session is designed for screenwriters and storytellers looking to refine their fantastic ideas in a collaborative and supportive environment.
THE FANTASTIC HOST: Arnar Már Vignisson, a fantastic director, writer, and teacher!
HONORARY AWARD 2024
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JOHN R. DILWORTH
FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
We are thrilled to welcome our animated Guest of Honor, John R. Dilworth to this year’s Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Festival!
John Russell Dilworth is a celebrated American animator, actor, writer, director, and producer, best known as the creator of the beloved animated series Courage the Cowardly Dog. His impressive work has graced major networks such as PBS, CBS, HBO, Cartoon Network, and many more.
An Academy Award nominee for his animated short The Chicken from Outer Space (1996), Dilworth’s contributions to the animation industry have influenced countless artists and captivated audiences worldwide.
FANTASTIC FESTIVAL EVENTS
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FEATURING DILWORTH
FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, NOV. 1ST
6:50 PM - 8:10 PM - Hamrar - Hof
A POST-SCREENING Q&A of “HOWL IF YOU LOVE ME” (2024)
Dilworth’s new film is screened in competition at the festival.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2ND
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Deiglan
MASTERCLASS AND Q&A
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. An interactive Q&A in between and after the masterclass.
SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM - Deiglan
COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG - SCREENING & Q&A
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.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE NO RT HERN LIGHTS
FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, OCT. 31ST
Fantastic Opening Ceremony & Honorary Award
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Deiglan
Fantastic Film Pub Quiz
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Akureyri Backpackers
Free entry
FRIDAY, NOV. 1ST
Fantastic Film Writers Room
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Deiglan
Fantastic Shorts I
5:00 PM - 6:20 PM | Hamrar - Hof
Fantastic Shorts II
6:50 PM - 8:10 PM | Hamrar - Hof
Fantastic Shorts III
8:50 PM - 10:10 PM | Hamrar - Hof
Fantastic Shorts IV
10:25 PM - 11:55 PM | Hamrar - Hof
SATURDAY, NOV. 2ND
Fantastic Masterclass & Q&A with John R. Dilworth
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Deiglan
Free entry
Fantastic Shorts V
4:00 PM - 5:40 PM | Hamrar - Hof
Fantastic Shorts VI
6:20 PM - 8:00 PM | Hamrar - Hof
Fantastic Shorts VII
8:30 PM - 10:15 PM | Hamrar - Hof
Fantastic Halloween Costume Party Night 10:30 PM - 03.30 | Akureyri Center
SUNDAY, NOV. 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
Free entry.
Fantastic Closing & Award Ceremony
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Deiglan
OFFICIAL COMPETITION 2024
For lovers of fantastic cinema & everything out of this world, we are thrilled to present a program of 47 fantastic short films from 22 countries!
The Best Fantastic Short, selected by our magical jury, will receive a prestigious award of 1000 EUR and equipment rental valued at 1 million ISK from KUKL, Iceland’s premier film equipment rental house.
OUR FANTASTIC JURY
Gunnar Theodór Eggertsson, Fantastic writer
Helena Stefáns Magneudóttir , Fantastic Director and Artist
Bragi Þór Hinriksson, Fantastic Director
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
FANTASTIC SHORTS I
5:00 PM - 6:20 PM | Hamrar - Hof
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 - Hof
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 - Hof
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 IV
10:25 PM - 11:55 PM | Hamrar - Hof
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 SHORTS V
4:00 PM - 5:40 PM | Hamrar - Hof
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 - Hof
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 - Hof
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)
Tzithu – Director: Oscar Ortega Navoa (Mexico)
Another Alice – Director: Matteo La Capria (France)
Sincere gratitude to our fantastic sponsors & collaborators!
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