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Zombie Comedy Wins Top Fantasia Award
25 Jul
Summary
- Grandmonster, a zombie comedy, secured the top Outpost Award at Fantasia.
- The film features an American dropout triggering a zombie outbreak in Norway.
- The Frontières market drew 300 delegates from 24 countries.
The zombie comedy "Grandmonster," directed by Norwegian filmmaker Vegard Dahle, has clinched the top Outpost Award at the Fantasia Festival's Frontières Co-Production Market. This significant win includes a prize of post-production services, awarded on July 25.
The film's narrative follows an American dropout who inadvertently initiates a zombie outbreak at a remote Norwegian nursing home while attempting to aid her grandmother. The project was presented with notable humor by Dahle and producer Jon Vatne.
"Grandmonster" was among 20 titles selected for the Frontières official selection, drawing a positive and enthusiastic response from attendees. The market itself hosted 300 delegates from 24 different countries, underscoring its global significance.
Several other projects also received accolades. The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival Award, offering an invitation to pitch at their October festival, was given to "Eternal Valley," a dark comedy body horror from U.K. director Jasmine De Silva. This marks a successful conclusion to the pitching events and industry seminars.
