THE 3RD ANNUAL MAGIC WORLD OF FANTASY & SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 24th-25th, 2023
THE MAGIC WORLD OF FANTASY & SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL
the 3rd Edition
Los Angeles, CA, US
MARCH 24th-25th, 2023
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”
― Michael Scott, The Warlock
Imagination in cinema is the most important factor both for the creator and for a spectator.
We love fantastic movies and we love sci-fi fiction.
We accept fantastic and science fiction films.
Submitting your film to the festival, you receive:
1. Reach an engaged fantasy & sci-fi fan audience from 158 countries.
2. Unique live-online screening format: safety, easy, cheap.
3. Get instant feedback from the audience and market pros directly at the festival
4. Film promotion on social media and among the festival fan audience.
5. Festival Awards, Certificates, cash prizes to the award-winning films. Including Audience Award and Fan Award.
6. Further distribution opportunities. Selected films may be presented to TV channels, streaming and exhibiting companies, and other market professionals.
PRESELECTED FILMS 2023
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WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM:
LIVE-ONLINE SCREENING FORMAT
The Screening Room with online access for up to 1500 e-seats.
You can comfortably, easily, quickly, and cheaply enter online from all over the World.
All the films screen one by one according to the schedule
FAN AUDIENCE
We gather the Worldwide audiences and categorize them by their thematic preferences.
So we invite the spectators engaged in the festival theme that they are certain to enjoy.
All the selected films screen according to the schedule, so the attendees watch films together and give instant feedback directly in the room.
INTERACTION WITH THE AUDIENCE
Communicate with the audience and creators live online.
You can introduce your film, host a Q&A session, and interact with the audience live to become closer to your fans.
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
All the selected films receive laurels.
The award-winning filmmakers receive the award signs, certificates, and laurels.
All the selected and awarded filmmakers receive cash prizes which they can withdraw to their PayPal accounts. Attendees can get rewards for active attendance and feedback (Learn more about the unique bonus system here).
FILM PROMOTION
We promote the selected films on our social media, among registered site members, among the content buyers, and market pros to thousands of fans.
WHAT ELSE?
FILM MARKET
We collaborate with international TV channels, streaming & exhibition companies, attending our festivals and looking for independent films. If you have available rights, mention it submitting your film to any of our film festivals to present your movie to the potential buyers.
BONUS (REWARDS) & AFFILIATE PROGRAM
We have a bonus system.
We add bonuses according to your activity no matter whether you are a filmmaker or a spectator.
We also have a referral program.
If you invite a customer, a share of his/her purchases will be added to your balance at all times.
SECURITY: The broadcast is conducted through Adobe Connect channels, the reliability of which has been verified by many customers, including the US Defense Department.
RELIABILITY: No event has been delayed or canceled since 2016, even in COVID.
CHEAP: You do not have to travel to attend the event. Just follow the link we’ll send you to enter the screening room.
Enjoy a unique atmosphere during the event. Friendship and positive feelings only! :)
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
Any duration.
Your fIlm must have been completed on or after January 01st, 2015
Your film must be in English or have English subtitles.
Please note that you permit us to publish film images, posters, trailers, and parts of the film (no longer than 1 min) on the festival websites and social media for the promotional proposals.
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:
KEY DATES:
THE LAST DEADLINE:
Best Feature Fantasy Film (51 min and longer)
Best Short Fantasy Film (up to 50 minutes)
Best Feature Sci-Fi Film (51 min and longer)
Best Short Sci-Fi Film (up to 50 minutes)
Best Fantasy or Sci-Fi Film Experimental Film
Best Fantasy or Sci-Fi Animation
Best Fantasy or Sci-Fi Web Series
Best Fantasy or Sci-Fi Music Video
Best Director
FEBRUARY 18th, 2023
THE NOTIFICATION DATE:
MARCH 15th, 2023
THE EVENT DATES:
MARCH 24th-25th, 2023
OUR ATTENDEES SAY
We are very happy about the award. Thank you.
Good luck with the upcoming editions of your festival.
Darko Popov
We are very happy for the reception of our work in your festival. We are encouraged to receive this award to continue creating stories that contribute to the development of the human community. Thank you very much for opening your doors to us. A big hug.
Leonardo Perez Garcia
Thank you very much for the award and for the dissemination of our video.
We send you a big hug from Montevideo-Uruguay, from me and the whole team that worked at Encrucijada.
Daniel César
WINNERS
Award
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WINNERS 2022
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the 2nd edition
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BEST SHORT SCIENCE FICTION FILM
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KAIRÓS, EL TIEMPO CUALITATIVO
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KAIROS, QUALITATIVE TIME
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Carlos Scasso
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BEST SHORT FANTASY FILM
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PROPHETESS
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Joel Koskinen
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BEST ANIMATION
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BEING A DOG
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BEING A DOG
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Felix Swahn
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO
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CERVEZA
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CERVEZA
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Julio Pañi
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BEST DIRECTOR
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L'OEIL DE TERRA
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THE EYE OF TERRA
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Cedrick Spinassou
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AUDIENCE AWARD
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PROPHETESS
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PROPHETESS
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Joel Koskinen
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FESTIVAL VIDEOS & IMAGES
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