Launch of OFF ESCAC’s “Another Barcelona” course at the Consulate of India

The Consulate of India in Barcelona hosted the inauguration of the “Another Barcelona” course last night. The initiative by OFF ESCAC aims to strengthen cultural and cinematic ties between India and Spain through the universal language of cinema.

The evening was marked by an atmosphere of enthusiasm and creative collaboration. During the event, Aditya Bhattacharya, a filmmaker and the current Head of South Asia Initiatives at ESCAC, highlighted the power of cinema as a tool capable of “bringing universality to the human experience”. Bhattacharya, a central figure in this new programme, encouraged participants to take on the challenge of telling stories that transcend borders and foster global empathy.

The event was attended by prominent figures including Arsha N.S., Consul General of India; Sergi Casamitjana, director of ESCAC; Aritz Lekuona, Sunder Aaron, Ben Gordon and Xavi Siles, as well as the students who will take part in this first edition.

In his remarks, Sunder Aaron underscored the value of this collaboration between cultures, describing the project as a “domino effect of cultural curiosity and creative friendship”, a phrase that captures the spirit behind Another Barcelona.

The inauguration not only marked the start of the course, but also the beginning of a new chapter in artistic cooperation between two countries united by their love of cinema and soulful storytelling.

With this initiative, ESCAC strengthens its commitment to international training and the creation of spaces where young filmmakers can learn, experiment and build bridges between cultures through audiovisual art.

Onward!