Subtravelling: 15 years connecting cinema and public transport
Subtravelling: 15 years connecting cinema and public transport
An initiative by TMB to bring together public transport, culture, and new audiovisual talent.
A pioneering festival that brings short films into the metro and other TMB transport networks.
A festival that is both a competition — Roda a TMB — and an international showcase of high-quality short films — La Mostra — almost unique in the world for presenting public transport as both a set and a source of inspiration for countless stories.
15 years of constant evolution
15 years of constant evolution
Subtravelling was born in 2009 as a short film showcase, but soon expanded its reach: it created Roda a TMB to merge cinema and public transport, and to promote emerging cinematic talent.
In 2016, it partnered with the Seoul Metro International Subway Film Festival (SMIFF), the only other film festival in the world where the metro plays the lead role.
Festival Phases
Festival Phases
June 11 to October 20
The shooting phase of a 3-minute short film, in which some form of TMB transport must appear. For this edition — celebrating the Centenary of the Metro — the setting must be exclusively the metro. The theme is open.
The prize: a trip to Seoul for two people, including five hotel nights, to attend the screening of your short during the SMIFF awards ceremony.
October 21 to November 4
A selection of 20 professional and international short films will be shown in the metro network and on the Subtravelling website.
Users will be able to vote for their favorite shorts, win cinema tickets, and enter a prize draw for a year of free cinema at Cines Filmax Gran Via.
Audience votes will decide the award for best short film in La Mostra Internacional.
The professional jury will select the finalists of Roda a TMB.
All winners of the Subtravelling festival will be announced during the awards ceremony.
If you want to take part in Subtravelling and have any questions, check the FAQs.
Our Story
Our Story
2009
2009
Subtravelling is born
The festival begins as the International Short Film Showcase of the Metro, revolutionizing the way cinema is experienced and shared: bringing quality short films directly to Barcelona’s metro riders.
2010
2010
The metro becomes your film set
The “Roda a TMB” section is created, inviting participants to shoot short stories inside public transport facilities for the first time.
2016
2016
Subtravelling goes global
The festival becomes international by joining forces with the prestigious Seoul Metro International Subway Film Festival (SMIFF), forging a unique cultural alliance between Barcelona and Seoul.
2020
2020
A new identity, the same spirit
Subtravelling evolves into Subtravelling International New Talent’s Short Film Fest BCN – SEOUL, reaffirming its commitment to professionalization, cultural diversity, and strong support for emerging talent.
