ABRACITOS (2020) – A horror short film by Tony Morales

Abracitos is a 2020 horror short film, written and directed by Tony Morales, a Spanish filmmaker specialized in independent cinema. The story immerses viewers in a haunting atmosphere where childhood fears and psychological tension intertwine in a brief yet powerful narrative.

The short film had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal (Canada), one of the most prestigious genre festivals in the world. Since then, Abracitos has been screened at numerous international film festivals, receiving acclaim from both critics and audiences.

Its striking visuals, meticulous sound design, and intense storytelling have made it a standout piece within contemporary horror cinema.

With Abracitos, Tony Morales consolidates his personal style, characterized by independent cinema, the creation of unsettling atmospheres, and mastery of short-form storytelling.

Festival Selections & Awards

• Fantasia International Film Festival (Canada) | Méliès d’Argent Federation – 3rd Best Short Film Audience Award

• Fantastic Fest (USA) | Méliès d’Argent Federation

• Screamfest Horror Film Festival (USA) | Méliès d’Argent Federation

• HorrorHaus Film Festival (USA) – Nominated Best Scare & Best Young Actress – Winner: Best Scare

• Mayhem Film Festival (UK)

• Fancine – Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Málaga (Spain) | Méliès d’Argent Federation – Audience Award

• Telluride Horror Show (USA)

• Montreal Requiem Fear Fest (Canada) – Nominated Best Short Film & Best Director – Winner: Best Short Film

• Nightmares Film Festival (USA)

• The Overlook Film Festival (USA) – Best Horror Short

• Popcorn Frights Film Festival (USA) – Best Horror Short

• Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (USA)

• Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival (UK) – 2nd Best Short Film Audience Award

• iHorror Film Festival (USA)

• Abertoir Horror Festival (UK) | Méliès d’Argent Federation – Nominated Méliès d’Argent

• New York City Horror Film Festival (USA)

• Grimmfest (UK) | Méliès d’Argent Federation

• South African HorrorFest (South Africa) – African Premiere – Best Scare

• Lund Fantastic Film Festival (Sweden) | Méliès d’Argent Federation – Audience Award

• Terroríficamente Cortos – Castilla y León Fantastic Film Festival (Spain) – Best Short Film

• Mórbido Film Fest (Mexico) | Méliès d’Argent Federation

• 31st San Sebastián Horror and Fantasy Film Festival (Spain) | Méliès d’Argent Federation – SYFY Best Short Film

• Isla Calavera – Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival (Spain)

• Weekend Horror (Spain) – Nominated Best Short Film & Best Director

• Monster Fest (Australia)

• Nox Film Fest (Uruguay) – Nominated Best Young Actress & Best Actress

• Fantasporto (Portugal) – Best Short Film

• Aurora International Horror Film Festival (Mexico)

• HorrorHound Film Festival Spring (USA)

• Imagine Film Festival (Netherlands) | Méliès d’Argent Federation – Nominated Méliès d’Argent

• Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Méliès d’Argent Federation

• Kingdom of León Film and TV Festival (Spain)

• FANT – Bilbao Fantastic Film Festival (Spain)

• StokerCon (USA) – Best Short Film & Audience Award

• Sombra – European Fantastic Film Festival of Murcia (Spain)

• Decortoan Short Film Contest (Spain)

• Plasencia en Corto (Spain) | Goya Qualifying Festival

• Sabadell Horror Film Festival (Spain)

• Ravenheart International Film Festival (Norway) – Best Horror Short Film

• Palm Springs International ShortFest (USA) | Oscar Qualifying Festival

• InFest Rubí (Spain)

• Portland Horror Film Festival (USA)

• Macabre Faire Film Festival (USA)

• Fangofest Amposta (Spain)

• A Night of Horror International Film Festival (Australia)

• Animal Film Fest (Mexico) – Best International Short Film

• Wreak Havoc Horror Film Festival (USA) – Nominated Best Director, Best Foreign Short Film, Best Cinematography & Best Score – Winner: Best Cinematography

• FilmQuest (USA)

• Horror Online Art (Spain)

• Santa Fe Independent Film Festival (USA)

• Horrible Imaginings Campfire Tales (USA)

• Denver Film Festival (USA)

• Northern Frights Festival (Canada) – Best Horror Short Film

• Cortopilar (Spain)

• Rock Horror Film Festival (Brazil) – Special Mention Best Actress “Carmen Salas”

• Panama Horror Film Festival (Panama)

• Valencia Fantastic Film Festival (Spain)

• Milwaukee Film Festival (USA)

• Reel Shorts Film Festival, Grande Prairie (Canada)