What is Socialmed
Socialmed is a film showcase that, in its sixth edition, screens exclusively works directed and starring women, under the slogan «The other half of the screen». The slogan stems from the idea that if women make up half of society, they should also represent half of cinematic creation—though their half of the screen remains more invisible. The organisers highlight that, according to official data, in 2025 only 21.4% of films produced in Spain were directed by women.
This edition’s poster represents that «other half» with an iridescent pattern of multiple colours and shades, inspired by the power of ocean waves.
Edition programme
The International Section of Socialmed 26 features recent and award-winning works such as «Más de un millón», «If I were an eel», «Gamberra», «The silence of pomegranates», and «Delete», an animation created in secrecy in Iran by an Afghan refugee. Valencian contributions include the short films «Flores y estorninos» and «Sold Out», as well as the world premiere of «Amarser», the debut feature by Venezuelan director Estefany Arteaga.
The event also maintains its regular sections, such as MED VLC, coordinated by inmates at Picassent Penitentiary Centre and dedicated to short films on human rights made in Valencia.
Check how to get there on the OCCC venue page.
