Events

17th Workshop

Not all of us are born as movie buffs. And even if a spontaneous mutation would occur during adolescence, you still need to pass one crucial stage before becoming a professional director: learning how to make movies! That’s why, for 17 years now, the BIFFF organises the Workshop “Fantastic Brussels”. The students of two… [+]

Exhibition

Nice to be Dead
With his exhibition “Nice to be Dead”, Jean-Marc Laroche gives us a unique insight in the hereafter, where we can see the dead partying like there’s no tomorrow. In this astounding installation, we witness thirteen life-size skeletons who are dancing and swinging like mad, rejoicing themselves in the pleasures of life… [+]

Japanimation Day

Sunday 15 April
Japanimation Day Pass 14,50€ – Buy here
Fantasy & Manga Market – from 11am until 10:30pm

The BIFFF opens its traditional market for all the fans of fantasy, science-fiction and manga, as well as for all collectors or those just curious to spend some time browsing in a relaxed… [+]

8th Belgian Film Day

Friday 13 April
The Little Workshop of Horror – from 12am until 1pm
Besides 30th years of the BIFFF, we also celebrate 17 editions of our Workshop Fantastic Brussels. For 17 years now, we’ve been trying to contaminate our future filmmakers with the fantastic film virus. Under the supervision of old and young genre masters… [+]

27th Vampire Ball

Friday 13 April

Everybody knows the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the flute player who hypnotized children with his music to take a plunge in the river. What if we told you that, since 27 years, this is no longer a legend !? Okay, we’ve worked a bit on this medieval formula… [+]

Animations

Teater Exces

Street theater for the young and old, Teater Exces is a hybrid between dance, mime in an intense interaction with the public. With their Eminence Grises, European icons, historical statues of flesh and blood begin to move in a cynical mood, humorous, poetic and incredibly scary for the pleasure of… [+]

ZomBIFFF Day & Night

Saturday 7 April
Zombie Parade – from 3pm until 6pm

Zombies are everywhere and in 2012 they’re going to invade the streets of Brussels again during the 5th Zombie Parade.
The walking dead were with more than 1.000 during the last edition. This year they will advance upon the city centre on Saturday 7 April 2012… [+]

Comic Stand

The eldest European comics’ library, The Skull, is back this year at the BIFFF! Mangas, imports, comics, silk-screen printings, movie books, everything you’ve ever looked for will be within reach…
The Skull will also bring some friends for public meetings with the audience. Among them:
 

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29th Make-up Contest

Free make-up contest : open to everyone.
Beginners, amateurs or semi-professionals, join us and let your imagination run wild on themes such as fantasy, science-fiction, horror and fairytales at the 29th Make-Up Contest.
Transform human faces into beautiful or divine creatures or have fun with special effects.
Register yourself for one of 3 categories : amateur… [+]

25th Body Painting Contest

Every year, this renowned festival event gathers more and more international success.
The contest takes place every night from 6 till 15 April 2012.
During 4 hours, the participants will realize their creations at the Body Painting stand at the Festival, letting their imagination run wild around the themes of fantasy, science-fiction, horror and fairytales… [+]