The Spanish short film Ahora Vuelvo, directed by Lucas Paulino and Gabe Ibáñez, has captivated the international horror community, recently claiming the award for Best Cinematography at the prestigious Fantastic Fest. The film stars acclaimed Spanish actress Belén Cuesta and rising talent Anastasia Russo, whose gripping performances anchor this terrifying, atmospheric piece.

Critics and audiences have praised Ahora Vuelvo for its spooky visuals and tense atmosphere. The film’s cinematography is widely recognized as outstanding, especially for its clever framing that effectively shows the fear of being alone on a dark and windy night. 

This success has continued to build, receiving numerous awards, including Best Picture for “Short Fuse” at Fantastic Fest and the Audience Award for Best Spanish Short at the Semana de Cine Fantástico y de Terror de Donostia-San Sebastián. It also won Best Cinematography at the Fantasia International Film Festival and First Prize at the Certamen Nacional de Creación Audiovisual de Cabra de Córdoba. 

Additionally, it earned a Special Mention at the Lisbon International Horror Film Festival and the Young Jury Award for Best Fantastic Short at the Semana de Cine de Medina del Campo. The film was awarded Second Prize at the Fantosfreak International of Fantastics i FreaksCurtmetratges and recognized for Best Direction at the Festival de Cine de Rivas. It also won the Best Fiction Award at the Festival de Cine Antonio Ferrandis de Paterna and was honored with Best Short at Screamfest in Los Angeles. Furthermore, it received a preselection for Best Fiction Short Film at the Goya Awards.

With its unnerving atmosphere, and powerful script, “Ahora Vuelvo” is establishing itself as a must-watch for horror enthusiasts and a contender for more titles as award season unfolds.