The 11th edition of the Sol International Film Festival arrives in Torrevieja: two days of cinema, excitement, and discovery.

The 11th edition of the Sol International Film Festival will be held on October 10 and 11, offering a curated selection of national and international short films, meetings with filmmakers, and a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
07.10.2025
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This festival, promoted by the cultural association "Mundo Globus de Torrevieja", has become a benchmark for independent cinema on the Costa Blanca, with local institutional support, several Torrevieja companies and a firm commitment to film culture.

DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAM

October 10 – Opening and screenings

  • The opening ceremony will take place at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Center , where the 2025 Official Short Film Selection will be presented. Directors or team members will be present to present their works.
  • The short films will be screened in their original versions with Spanish or English subtitles, as appropriate.
  • Access to these screenings is free, but with limited capacity. You must request an invitation on the website www.solfilmfestival.com.

October 11 – Awards and Gala Dinner

  • The event culminates with the Awards Ceremony and a Gala Dinner at Las Columnas Restaurant. During the gala, the winners in the various categories will be announced, followed by live music and a red carpet reception.
  • To attend the gala, you must purchase an advance ticket , which includes the restaurant menu. Tickets can be purchased online at the festival website: www.solfilmfestival.com

OFFICIAL SELECTION AND STARS

The official selection of short films includes both national and international works.

  • 47:10' :00´´ (Iran) by Serna Amini
  • 3000 Elephants (Spain) by Miguel Priedrafita and Israel Carrillo
  • Agony (Spain) by Eulália Ramón
  • City of Pigs (United Kingdom) Juan Ángel Hernández
  • Death (Spain) by Jesús Martínez Note
  • Pálpito (Spain) by Marisa Crespo and Moisés Romera
  • And What About Me? (Spain) by Lucia Samper Prada
  • Sex at 70 (Spain) by Vanesa Romero

These films will explore diverse themes and reflect current perspectives on young, professional, and independent cinema. The teams behind many of these short films will be present to present them and engage with the audience.

JURY, AWARDS AND PUBLIC VOTING

The professional jury is composed of actor Vicente Gil, filmmaker, director of the production and publishing company Cinestesia, director of the Sax Film Festival, Goya Awards evaluator Miguel Herrero Herrero, casting director, actor and producer Pep Armengol, and screenwriter and director of the Spanish Film Showcase in Chile, Jesucristo Riquelme.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Best Short Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Screenplay
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Jury Prize

In addition, the audience will be able to vote for their favorite short film , which will receive the Audience Award during the closing ceremony.

TICKETS, INVITATIONS AND ACCESS

  • Screenings and opening : free admission with invitation (by prior request). ( solfilmfestival.com )
  • Gala Ceremony and Dinner : Advance ticket sales (including dinner) through the festival website. ( solfilmfestival.com )
  • To reserve a table or ticket, you can use the form on the official website www.solfilmfestival.com

This Sol Film Festival aims to make Torrevieja an exciting meeting point for emerging cinema each year, with a program that not only showcases films, but also connects stories. We look forward to seeing you together for two days of cinema and culture in our city.