November 7th, 2026
Cinema Ariston
MEETINGS + PANELS + 1:1 MEETINGS
A morning agenda of conferences and panels and an afternoon session of in-person one-to-one meetings.
Info
forum[a]sciencefictionfestival.org
Programme
10.00
Panel
Behind the Norwegian genre boom: meeting with Morten Haagensen
Thanks to an unprecedented series of initiatives and community production policies, over the last 15 years Norway (and the Nordic countries more in general) has become a benchmark within the genre film industry. A meeting with Morten Haagensen, director of Ramaskrik – Norway’s largest event dedicated to horror cinema – and a closer look at the distinctive features and peculiarities of a booming film industry.
Speaker: Morten Haagensen, Festival Director, Ramaskrik Film Festival (Norway)
11.00
Panel
The market of genre cinema: trends, outlooks and opportunities
A discussion over the current state of affairs of the genre film industry as seen from an industry specialist. How popular and profitable is genre cinema? What’s selling more, and in which markets? A meeting with David Kwok, head of Acquisitions & Sales at Vorteks, a new genre label recently launched by international sales company Cercamon, and an insider’s look at the up-and-coming trends of the genre film industry.
Speaker: David Kwok, Acquisitions & Sales, Vorteks/Cercamon (Spain/France)
12.00
Case study
A UK production with an Italian heart: “Rain Catcher”
The story of “Rain Catcher” (selected in competition at the 2026 TS+FF) begins in North-Eastern Italy (director Michele Fiascaris is from Udine, producer Filippo Polesel from Venice), moves to London and finally hits the international stage thanks to a product of high artistic and production value. A successful case story which is both classic and atypical, and an opportunity to compare the pros and cons of producing films in Italy and internationally.
Speaker: Michele Fiascaris, Director, Yellow Pill (UK)
14.00-16.00
One-to-one meetings
In-person meetings with some of the decision-makers and professionals attending the festival. 40 minutes long slots, first come first served.
How to attend at
Fantastic Film Forum 2026
Workshop “Generative Audience Design” registration fee: € 50,00; partners: € 25,00*.
* List of partners: professionals and companies based in Friuli-Venezia Giulia; members CNA Cinema e Audiovisivo Veneto; members CNA Cinema e Audiovisivo Friuli-Venezia Giulia