Cinema once again takes over the streets of Paterna in the 11th edition of the Antonio Ferrandis Film Festival, which will take place between 5 and the 14 February. The director Nacho Ruipérez will teach, tomorrow Thursday 5 February, at 11 h, his master class on short films at the IES Henri Matisse, which will be directed to the students. The course will encourage attendees to direct and shoot a short film during the week, that they can present for screening before the special showing on Saturday, 14 February. That same day, at 20 h, "La Rememberà" will be presented, the last chapter of the docuseries "Origins", produced by the Federació d’Interpenyes de Paterna in collaboration with the City Council. This closes the trilogy dedicated to the origins of Paterna as “Ciutat del Foc”, which has been screened at the Festival during the last two editions.
He Friday 6 February screenings begin at the Gran Teatro Antonio Ferrandis. At 18:30, the movie “Batman”: The Lego Movie (Chris MacKay, 2017) will give way to a weekend dedicated to childhood. Before, starting at 17:30 h, Boys and girls will be able to enjoy a children's animation in which the superhero and the popular construction game will be the protagonists. At that same time, at the LABA Higher School of Art and Design, The Valencian director Paco Plaza will give a masterclass on the keys to the audiovisual sector.
The first weekend of the Festival offers us an exciting and nostalgic journey through time with “Back to the Future” (Robert Zemeckis, 1985). He Saturday 7 February, at 17 h, The Spanish Army Square will host activities that will bring cinematographic techniques closer to the little ones. At 19:00 h, in the Josep Herrero “Jeroni” Exhibition Hall, The exhibition on “Back to the Future” will be inaugurated as a preamble to the screening of the film in analog format of 35 mm.
The DeLorean will park in the Ingeniero Castells square on domingo 8 February, starting at 11 h, during the Children's Film Festival, which will follow the theme of Zemeckis' film. Photocall, activities, trampolines and a time tunnel will entertain the little ones, who will be able to sing and dance the most emblematic songs of the trilogy at the Mr.. Fem. In the afternoon, at 18 h, the Gran Teatro Antonio Ferrandis presents “Aladdin: “A magical musical”, a show that recreates the story of the famous thief, his friends the genius, the carpet and Abu and Princess Jasmine. Tickets can be obtained during the theater's regular box office hours and at Sacatuentrada.es.
The second week of the festival will open with its main course. He Monday 9 February, The ten finalist shorts from the Festival's Official Section will be screened at the Kinépolis Cinemas at 18:00 hours. one day later, he mars 10 February, at 20 h, The Paterna multiplex will also host the preview of the long-awaited horror film “The Dress” (2026), with the presence of its director, Jacob Santana. Tickets will be raffled on the Festival's social networks.
The mythical “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2001) turns a quarter of a century and, to celebrate, The Paterna Film Festival has scheduled a special screening on Wednesday 11 February, at 18:30, which will be preceded by animations and cosplay at the Gran Teatro Antonio Ferrandis.
To celebrate three decades of the film “Thesis” (Alejandro Amenábar, 1996), It is scheduled to be screened at the Gran Teatro Antonio Ferrandis on Thursday 12 February, at 18:30. As a prelude to watching the film, its protagonists, Eduardo Noriega, Feli Martínez and Ana Torrent, They will meet again to participate in a discussion moderated by journalist Pau Gómez.
The social commitment of the Paterna Film Festival continues in its eleventh edition, this time bringing together important women from the Valencian film industry in a round table to debate the female gaze in Spanish cinema and the fundamental role of our professionals.. The event will take place on Friday, 13 February, at 18:30, at the Gran Teatro Antonio Ferrandis and will feature the participation of director Avelina Prat, the actress Marina Guerola and the producer Paloma Mora, led by Celia Cuenca. After the round table, “A Portuguese Quinta” will be screened (Avelina Prat, 2025), competing in the Best Original Screenplay categories, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the Goya Awards 2026. To end the day, and taking advantage of the anniversary of “Friday the 13th”, at 22:30 h we will celebrate the 35 anniversary of the premiere of “The Silence of the Lambs” (Jonathan Demme, 2001), one of the great classics of horror cinema that that day will exactly fulfill 35 years since its release.
He Saturday 14 February, The Paterna Film Festival closes its eleventh edition with a luxury program. At 17:30 hours will be screened in the Kinépolis cinemas “La Cena” (Manuel Gomez Pereira, 2025), starring Alberto San Juan, Antonio Ferrandis Special Prize 2026. Winner of the Feroz for Best Comedy Film, The film is one of the great favorites of the 40 Edition of the Goya Awards, and competes in categories such as Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor, by the interpretation of Saint John. That same night, at 21 h. The Festival Gala will take place at the Gran Teatre Antonio Ferrandis, in which the actor will receive his award and we will learn about the winning short films of the contest. The event will be hosted by Valencian presenters Víctor Vidal and Elena Riego.
Tickets and invitations for events and projections can be achieved in the Tourism Office, located in the number 3 on Mayor Street or at the traveling stand that will tour the city's neighborhoods.
