Curtas Festival do Imaxinario opens the registration period for two new initiatives aimed at involving the hospitality, retail, and services sectors of Vilagarcía de Arousa in the festival’s atmosphere: the 1st Creepy Tapas Contest and the 1st Fantastic Window Display Contest.

Both proposals aim to boost the economic and social activity of the town, offering residents and visitors an experience fully immersed in genre cinema (fantasy, horror, and science fiction) between October 23 and November 1.

1st Creepy Tapas Contest

An initiative aimed at hospitality and catering establishments in Vilagarcía de Arousa to put their culinary creativity to the test.

• Theme: Inspired by the fantastic genre (fantasy, horror, or science fiction).
• Maximum price per tapa: €5 per entry.
• Registration deadline: Until October 20.
• Registration form: Access the registration form for Creepy Tapas
• Prizes: The winning establishment will receive an official certificate and a €100 cash prize.
• Promotion: The organization will provide a “Participating Establishment” poster and promote the culinary proposals across the festival’s official channels and social media.

1st Fantastic Window Display Contest

An initiative directed at shops, hospitality venues, and service establishments in Vilagarcía de Arousa to decorate their store windows and entrances.

• Theme: Decoration inspired by the fantastic genre (fantasy, horror, or science fiction).
• Exhibition: Store windows must be decorated and on display from October 23 to November 1.
• Registration form: Access the registration form for Fantastic Window Displays
• Prizes: The business with the best artistic evaluation and originality will receive an official certificate and a €100 cash prize.

Jury evaluation and terms

A jury appointed by Curtas Festival do Imaxinario will visit the participating venues during the festival dates to evaluate originality, artistic quality, and thematic integration for each proposal. You can check the full terms and conditions in the registration forms.