The Festival de Cine de Sitges (also known as Festival Internacional de Cinema de Catalunya) is a Spanish
Cinema of Spain
The art of motion-picture making within the nation of Spain or by Spanish filmmakers abroad is collectively known as Spanish Cinema.In recent years, Spanish cinema has achieved high marks of recognition as a result of its creative and technical excellence.... film festival
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality.... that is one of the most recognizable held in Europe and considered the world's best festival specializing in genre films. Founded in 1967, the festival normally takes place every year in early October in the Spanish
Spain
Spain or the Kingdom of Spain , is a country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though Espa?a , Estado espa?ol and Naci?n espa?ola are used interchangeably.... coastal town of Sitges
Sitges
Sitges , Catalonia, Spain is a small city about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival. Between the hills and the sea, it is known for its much-frequented beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.... , located about 40 kilometers (24.9 miles) south of Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous communities of Spain of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, with a population of 1,615,908 in 2008, while the population of the Metropolitan Area was 3,161,081.... and specializes in fantasy film
Fantasy film
Fantasy films are films with fantasy fiction themes, usually involving Magic , supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds.... s.
e 1971 the festival has given awards to the best films, actors, and film-makers.
The "Maria" award winners are the main awards of the festival and are chosen by an international jury.
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The Festival de Cine de Sitges (also known as Festival Internacional de Cinema de Catalunya) is a Spanish
Cinema of Spain
The art of motion-picture making within the nation of Spain or by Spanish filmmakers abroad is collectively known as Spanish Cinema.In recent years, Spanish cinema has achieved high marks of recognition as a result of its creative and technical excellence.... film festival
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality.... that is one of the most recognizable held in Europe and considered the world's best festival specializing in genre films. Founded in 1967, the festival normally takes place every year in early October in the Spanish
Spain
Spain or the Kingdom of Spain , is a country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though Espa?a , Estado espa?ol and Naci?n espa?ola are used interchangeably.... coastal town of Sitges
Sitges
Sitges , Catalonia, Spain is a small city about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival. Between the hills and the sea, it is known for its much-frequented beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.... , located about 40 kilometers (24.9 miles) south of Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous communities of Spain of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, with a population of 1,615,908 in 2008, while the population of the Metropolitan Area was 3,161,081.... and specializes in fantasy film
Fantasy film
Fantasy films are films with fantasy fiction themes, usually involving Magic , supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds.... s.
Awards
Since 1971 the festival has given awards to the best films, actors, and film-makers.
The "Maria" award winners are the main awards of the festival and are chosen by an international jury. Currently, they are:
Best Motion Picture
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Original Score
Best Short Film
Best Makeup Effects
Best Production Design
The festival also presents:
The Infinia Award for Best Special Effects
The Noves Visions Award
The Carnet Jove Jury Award
An Award for the Best New Director
The "Gertie" Awards for Best Animated Short and Feature Film.
The Grand Audience Award (Gran Premi del Públic), which is awarded according to the votes of the festival's spectators.
The Midnight X-Treme Award, which is given to the best motion picture from the special screenings (and is chosen by the Carnet Jove Jury).
and others
Winners
Year
Best Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
1971
Janusz Majewski (Lokis) and Michael Skaife (Necrophagus)
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Notable attendees
Among the most relevant attendees of recent Festival de Sitges are
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