The Sword & Fantasy Short Film Festival being held between 17 and 19 April at 6.30pm and 8.30pm at Palazzo Costanzo is a wonderful collection of magical European tales. Each story is beautifully brought to life combining powerful performances and amazing fantasy creatures, and each is exciting and engaging today as they were on the first day they were told.

This exclusive weekend of screenings, by Euro Media Forum, is being held at Medieval Mdina and will be being hosted by Liz Mallia.

Preceding the short film screenings there will be short talks by Adam Peter Fretwell on: 'Swords in the Film/TV Industry - How swords have been portrayed in film, TV versus actual swordplay'; and 'How George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' was influenced by England's 1455- 1487 War of the Roses'.

The screenings and talks will be repeated over the three days at 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

The organisers will also be turning to the audience to pick the best short film screened in the festival nights, and free prizes will also be given out. 

Medieval or fantasy costumes are encouraged but are not a must. Prizes will also be awarded for the best costumes.

The screening hall has a seating capacity of 50 persons so booking is obligatory. Book on [email protected] or text on 9905 2482

Tickets are €10 and the price includes wine and a mouth watering feast of sandwiches, cookies, cakes and popcorn. This event is being supported by the Mdina Local Council, The Mdina experience, Knights of Malta and Medieval Times.