Norwegian director Vegard Dahle’s zombie comedy “Grandmonster” won the top Outpost Award at Fantasia Festival’s Frontières Co-Production Market, earning post-production services. The project drew a notably enthusiastic response during its pitch, suggesting strong industry interest in its blend of horror, comedy and dementia-related family drama.

The film follows an American dropout who accidentally causes a zombie outbreak in a remote Norwegian care home while trying to save her grandmother from dementia. Six awards were presented at the market, attended by 300 delegates from 24 countries; special Outpost mentions went to the sci-fi drama “Reset” and Haitian gothic horror “Sea Spirits”, while other prizes recognised projects including “Cher”, “Wifey” and “Eternal Valley”.