Mostra de València and Barreira sign a strategic agreement to boost emerging talent in the audiovisual industry

• Short films created by students from the film and animation master’s programs will be screened in a special event during the festival

• Students will receive professional accreditations to access screenings, panel discussions, and industry areas

Mostra de València-Cinema del Mediterrani and Barreira have finalized a new collaboration framework designed to promote training, visibility, and the integration of young creators into the audiovisual industry. The agreement was signed during a meeting held at the educational institution’s facilities.

The signing ceremony was attended by José Luis Moreno, Councilor for Cultural Action, Heritage and Cultural Resources, and President of Mostra de València-Cinema del Mediterrani; Sara Mansanet, Deputy Director of Cinematography and Audiovisuals; Noemí Yim, General Director of Barreira; Laura Pérez, Coordinator of the Master’s Programs in Film; and Mila Luengo, Co-Director of the Master’s in Film and New Media: Screenwriting + Directing.

José Luis Moreno highlighted that “this agreement reinforces Mostra’s commitment to training and emerging talent, building a bridge between academia and the audiovisual industry. We want young creators to find in our festival a space to show their work, learn from professionals, and begin building their future within the sector.”

The core objective of this alliance is to bring the industry’s reality closer to future professionals. To achieve this, the agreement establishes a special session within the upcoming edition of La Mostra—taking place from November 3 to 15—where short films produced by Barreira’s film and animation master’s students will be screened. The exact date for this screening will be announced soon.

In addition to providing an exhibition showcase at the festival, the agreement guarantees professional accreditations for the participating students. This will grant them direct access to official screenings, panel discussions, and exclusive industry areas, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the dynamics of an international festival and connect with industry professionals.