The Horror Island Film Festival officially unveils the exclusive trophy lineup and award categories for its 2026 edition.
Designed with a raw, visceral aesthetic that pays homage to classic vintage cinema, physical special effects, and artisanal craftsmanship, these custom awards will be presented to the standout creators of this year’s festival lineup.
AWARDS & CATEGORIES
1. International Competition
- Best Feature: Exclusive Handmade Skull Statuette
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Best FX: Exclusive Handmade Skull Statuette
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Best Short: Exclusive Handmade Skull Statuette
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All Other Categories: Official Festival Diplomas
2. Canarias Short Films Competition
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Top 3 Winning Films: Official Festival Commemorative Plaques
FESTIVAL INFORMATION & SUBMISSIONS
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Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Official Event: Horror Island Film Festival 2026
Horror Island is also proud to announce a major new partnership with TERROR EXPERIMENTAL – Festival Internacional de Cine Experimental (Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico), establishing a cultural bridge between Europe and Latin America dedicated to independent, experimental and boundary-pushing cinema.
The festival’s international visibility continues to grow thanks to new media collaborations with Grimoire of Horror and KINEMALAND, ensuring wider coverage, reviews and exposure for officially selected films.
Another major addition is DAGON FILMS, which joins Horror Island as Official Boutique Distribution Partner. Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to be considered for exclusive handcrafted physical collector’s editions dedicated to underground and cult cinema.
For full festival guidelines, category breakdowns, and official entry submissions, visit the official website here or the festival’s FilmFreeway here.
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Hey there, I’m Jim and I’m located in London, UK. I am a Writer and Managing Director here at Grimoire of Horror. A lifelong love of horror and writing has led me down this rabbit hole, allowing me to meet many amazing people and experience some truly original artwork. I specialise in world cinema, manga/graphic novels, and video games but will sometime traverse into the unknown in search of adventure.