Imagine Film Festival

About Imagine Film Festival

Imagine is THE festival for fantastic film in the Netherlands. Now in its 42nd year, Imagine presents the best in fantasy, science fiction, horror, anime, martial arts and cult. Besides a film programme, Imagine offers an extensive Expanded programme, exploring the fantastic

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film

  In-person official selection at this BIFA Section A festival is sufficient (one Section A festival confers eligibility; the alternative is two Section B British festivals). No win required. Online-only screenings do not qualify. British independent film (BFI cultural test). 2026 window: 1 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2026.

• BIFA Short · Best British Short Film

  In-person official selection at this BIFA Section A festival is sufficient (one Section A festival confers eligibility; the alternative is two Section B British festivals). No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.

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