The supernatural horror film Sister Death, directed by Paco Plaza, opened the festival.

[4] On 12 September, the festival announced both the recipients for the special awards and the complete lineup.

[5] German-American producer Jan Harlan and American director and visual effects supervisor Phil Tippett wil received the Honorary Grand Prize while Spanish director J.

A. Bayona, Japanese director Hideo Nakata and American director Lee Unkrich, all will be honored with the Time Machine Award (Premi Màquina del Temps).

[6] The juries consists of the following members:[7] The films selected for each section are as follows:[8] The following awards were presented at the 56th Edition:[9]