ESCAC talent lands at the 70th edition of SEMINCI

In 2025, the Valladolid International Film Week (SEMINCI) celebrates its 70th edition, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious festivals for auteur cinema in Spain and Europe. Over the decades, SEMINCI has established itself as a leading platform for the most personal, daring and committed voices in contemporary cinema, and this year is no exception.

ESCAC talent takes centre stage in the official selection

Once again, talent trained at ESCAC features prominently among the films and short films selected for the festival’s various sections.

In the Official Selection, two cinematographers trained at the school are participating with their work:

• Lionel, shot by Artur Pol Camprubí.
• Siempre es invierno, shot by Agnès Piqué.

National and international short films bearing the ESCAC stamp

In the International Short Film Official Selection, +10K by Gala Hernández stands out.

Meanwhile, the National Short Film Official Selection features a notable representation of ESCAC filmmakers:

• Casi septiembre, by Lucía G. Romero.
• La historia todavía no conoce mi nombre, by Diana Toucedo.
• Las colillas de mi casa, by Eduard Amado.
• Ningú borda, by Júlia Coldwell.
• Per bruixa i metzinera, by Marc Camardons.

Also, Bajo el sol de España, by Carla Álvarez, is being presented in the Castilla y León en Corto section.

Special Screenings and Ventana Cinéfila

The Special Screenings programme includes the series Yakarta, directed by Elena Trapé, another prominent member of the ESCAC community.

Meanwhile, in the Ventana Cinéfila section, which aims to bring cinema to young people, will be screened Lluna de sal by Mariona Martínez.

Student participation

Alongside Alumni and ESCAC talent, 80 students from the Screenwriting and Directing specialisations and the Master’s in Film Studies will attend the festival, taking in screenings as well as industry activities and enriching their education through direct contact with working filmmakers.

Commitment and recognition

The participation of ESCAC talent in SEMINCI 2025 once again confirms the school’s role as a key breeding ground for Spanish and European cinema. Our Alumni continue to earn recognition and participate in leading international festivals, bringing fresh perspectives and strengthening the presence of auteur cinema in the contemporary scene.

At ESCAC, we congratulate everyone represented in this edition and celebrate their contribution to the art of cinema.

Onward!