India and ESCAC: a connection that continues to grow
From Gold at the Student Academy Awards® to Goa: our connection with India is adding new chapters.
We have more reasons to celebrate. Our connection with India continues to grow, bringing with it training, talent and new shared projects. Through OFF ESCAC, initiatives such as Beyond Bollywood and Another Barcelona have been warmly received and have created a space for learning and creative work for the South Asian diaspora and for those who want to tell stories from that diversity.
One of the major milestones in ESCAC’s history adds to this journey. On 14 September, our student Stanzin Jigmet collected the Gold award in the Narrative category at the 53rd Student Academy Awards® in Toronto for his short film The Dragon Letter. The award, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the Toronto International Film Festival, makes the work of Stanzin and ESCAC an international point of reference for emerging university talent.
We also want to share the making of The Freelancer, a film by Jaynit Parmar, a graduate of ESCAC’s Master’s in Film Directing. Made in association with ESCAC Films, the project offers a glimpse into the work behind an international production and the professional journey of a creator who continues to develop his voice after his time at the school.
The relationship with India will also have a new moment this November. ESCAC will take part as a guest school in Goa, as part of the International Film Festival of India and WAVES Film Bazaar, which will take place from 20 to 24 November. An ESCAC delegation, led by our director Sergi Casamitjana, will join the Spanish presence supported by the ICAA to strengthen academic, creative and industry ties with one of the major forces in world cinema.
More information about the ICAA call for WAVES Film Bazaar 2026
India is a major force in contemporary cinema. For ESCAC, actively participating in that ecosystem means opening up new opportunities for our students, building partnerships and continuing to shape a school connected with the stories and professionals driving the global industry.
