2018

Xan 4, 2026

46th Edition

In 2018 the Festival transformed Vilagarcía into a crossroads between Middle-earth and Westeros, making fantasy literally take over the streets. While the Rivas Briones guarded the Iron Throne, the fearsome Night King from Game of Thrones roamed A Baldosa and a craft fair filled Rey Daviña street, creating a unique immersive atmosphere. This setting served as the backdrop for an invasion of illustration legends: John Howe, the man who brought Tolkien’s universe to life for cinema, shared the spotlight and talks with masters such as Ciruelo Cabral, Esteban Maroto, illustrator Ariel Olivetti and digital artist Nekro, offering intimate moments where they could be seen drawing dragons live or debating the creative process.

On the cinematic front, the festival demonstrated its maturity by combining nostalgia with innovation. Fans enjoyed a big-screen marathon of The Lord of the Rings, as well as major premieres such as The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mike Newell or the Galician film Nove de novembro. The programme was enriched with documentaries and talks featuring leading figures such as Miguelanxo Prado and Luis Davila, along with the presence of acclaimed actors Macarena Gómez and Antonio Durán “Morris”, who together with soft-combat activities and FX make-up, completed the cultural offering. This edition closed with a film music concert, confirming that Curtas had successfully reinvented itself as an international benchmark for the fantasy genre.

The poster illustration was created by Esteban Maroto.

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