The Manetti Bros., Antonio and Marco Manetti, will serve as the Presidents of the Quality Jury at the Italian Horror Fantasy Fest (IHFF), tasked with awarding the prizes for Best Feature Film and Best Short Film of the Festival.

Submissions remain open until October 12, while the official selection of films will be announced during the press conference on October 15.

The IHFF award is a unique work of art, created by director and special effects master Sergio Stivaletti: a silver dragon spreading its wings over Méliès’ iconic moon, immortalizing the famous projectile spaceship scene, and resting on a crystal pedestal. Together, these elements become icons of horror and fantasy cinema, celebrating the art, culture, and imagination that the Festival champions.

Numerous short and feature films have already arrived from around the world, confirming the international reach of an Italian festival dedicated to genre cinema.