Fast Summary
- The 10th edition of Torrevieja Audiovisual National Short Film Festival will be held on September 5-6, 2025 at the Teatro Municipal de Torrevieja.
- Festival features 10 short films: 5 animated and 5 fiction shorts, all in Spanish with english subtitles.
- Cineastas (filmmakers) will present their works in person before each screening.
- Free entry with invitation available via social media or directly at the venue on the event days.
- The professional jury includes noted filmmakers and industry experts like Susan Béjar and María Lorenzo.
- Program suitable for viewers aged 10 and up; a family-pleasant cultural event closing Torrevieja’s summer season.
Torrevieja Audiovisual 2025: Celebrating a Decade of Spanish Short Films
This early September, film lovers and the Torrevieja community come together for a beloved cultural event-the X National Short Film Festival, Torrevieja Audiovisual 2025. Held at the notable teatro Municipal de Torrevieja on September 5 and 6, 2025, this festival marks 10 years of showcasing the best of Spanish short cinema.
presented by Antonio Quesada, Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture, alongside acclaimed filmmaker Lidiana Rodríguez, the festival continues to build a sterling reputation within the Spanish film community. Each year, it wraps up the vibrant summer season with an exquisite selection of short films that have appeared over the last two years. The festival’s charm lies not only in its program but also in the personal interaction between audiences and filmmakers.
Event Details: When and Where
- Dates: Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: Screenings start at 9:00 PM
- Venue: Teatro Municipal de Torrevieja
- Entry: Free, with invitations available via social media (@TORREVIEJAAUDIOVISUAL on Instagram and Facebook) until August 1, or on the event days at the box office from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM
What to Expect: The Exhibited Short Films
The competition this year spotlights ten outstanding shorts, equally split between animation and fiction genres. Here is the curated selection:
| Title | Director(s) | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Obra de Arte | Rafael Nieto | Fiction |
| El Principito Oscar | miguel González & Valérie Joly | Animation |
| Leonardo | Meka Ribera & Álvaro G. Company | Fiction |
| Radiant | Ana Tirado & Caterina de Marchis | Animation |
| Lo Natural | Rafael Nieto | Fiction |
| Sweet Cabanyal | Anna Juesas & Sonia Sánchez | Fiction |
| Conexiones Inesperadas | Oscar Toribio | Fiction |
| Retrato de D. | María Lorenzo | Animation |
| Faustino | German Mairen | Fiction |
| Lights | Aitana Cantero & María Isabel Saiz | Animation |
Meet the Jury: Recognized Industry experts
The festival’s jury is composed of an esteemed panel of professionals-writers,directors,and producers-with impressive credentials in Spanish cinema:
- Susan Béjar – Director and screenwriter of the popular film Un lío de millones,available on Movistar Plus.
- David Valero – Director and screenwriter of the acclaimed film Enemigos, releasing on Amazon Prime Video on August 29.
- María Lorenzo – Goya-nominated animation director, film academy member, university professor, and founder of the Spanish animation magazine Con A de ANIMACIÓN.
- Carlos Gómez-Mira Sagrado – Award-winning animation director famous for shorts like Vuela and last year’s winner with Carmen y la cuchara de palo.
- Paola García-Sanjuán Machado – Former audiovisual head at Startlite, currently leading the documentary series Showbusiness.
Family-Friendly and Accessible
The festival welcomes viewers aged:
- 12 years and older on Friday, September 5
- 10 years and older on Saturday, September 6
This makes it a fantastic event for families, friends, and cinema enthusiasts alike to enjoy Spanish storytelling in its freshest and most creative formats.
How to Get Your invitation
Admission is free but requires an invitation. You can:
- request invitations on social media through @TORREVIEJAAUDIOVISUAL on Instagram or Facebook until August 1, 2025.
- Pick up tickets at the Teatro municipal box office on the days of the event (September 5 and 6) between 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM.
Final Thoughts
For a decade, the Torrevieja Audiovisual Festival has been a cultural beacon for Spanish short films, bringing together creators and audiences in an intimate and engaging setting. If you’re around Torrevieja this early September,don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness some of the most captivating and diverse Spanish shorts,meet the creators,and celebrate the power of cinema.