The Quinta's Ghost
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| Spanish | El fantasma de la Quinta |
| Directed by | James A. Castillo |
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| Starring | Maribel Verdú |
| Cinematography | Mario de Dios |
| Edited by | Emily Killick |
| Music by | Carlos R. Rodriguez |
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Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
The Quinta's Ghost (Spanish: El fantasma de la Quinta) is a 2025 Spanish animated horror short film based on the Francisco de Goya's Black Paintings created on the walls of his home, La Quinta del Sordo in 1819. James A. Castillo, the director, used virtual reality tools to recreate two-century-old story.[1]
The film features voice acting by Maribel Verdú, and had its World Premiere in the Shorts section at the Tribeca Film Festival on 7 June 2025.[2]
The Quinta's Ghost was shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the category of Best Animated Short Film.[3][4]
Summary
[edit]Set in 1819, the story follows an aging and weary Francisco de Goya, Spanish romantic painter and printmaker, as he withdraws to his home, La Quinta del Sordo, seeking isolation and time to work. During this period of seclusion, he becomes seriously ill and begins experiencing disturbing visions linked to his past. As his condition worsens, Goya responds by creating the series now known as the Black Paintings, covering the walls of his house in an effort to confront and dispel these haunting memories. The process pushes him to the edge of his physical and mental limits.
Voice cast
[edit]Release
[edit]The Quinta's Ghost had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on 7 June 2025 in Shorts: Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi G.[5]
It was presented in the 21st Annual HollyShorts Film Festival 2025 on 11 August 2025.[6][7]
It was screened in the Anima't section at the 58th Sitges Film Festival on 12 October 2025.[8]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Sitges Film Festival | 18 October 2025 | Méliès d'Argent Award for the Best Short Film | The Quinta's Ghost | Won | [9] |
| Molins Horror Film Festival | 16 November 2025 | Best Screenplay | James A. Castillo and Julio Serrano | Won | [10] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Jamie Lang (30 September 2025). "How 'The Quinta's Ghost' Used VR Tools To Revive Goya's 200-Year-Old Black Paintings Aesthetic". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "The Quinta's Ghost". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "98th Oscars Shortlists in 12 Award Categories Announced". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ Hilary Lewis, Beatrice Verhoeven (17 December 2025). "2026 Oscars Shortlists Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "Shorts: Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi G". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "Announcing the 2025 HollyShorts Official Selections". HollyShorts Film Festival. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "The Quinta's Ghost". HollyShorts Film Festival. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "El Fantasma de la Quinta". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "'The Ugly Stepsister', by Emilie Blichfeldt, Best Feature Film Award at Sitges 2025". Sitges Film Festival. 18 October 2025. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "Gaua i Rabbit Trap s'alcen com les grans premiades del TerrorMolins 2025" [Gaua and Rabbit Trap emerge as the grand winners of TerrorMolins 2025]. Molins Horror Film Festival (in Catalan). 16 November 2025. Retrieved 25 December 2025.