You can now participate in Roda a TMB!
You can now participate in Roda a TMB!
Shoot your short film of up to 3.5 minutes. The theme is open. In this special edition for the Metro Centenary, the setting of your short must be exclusively the metro and not any other TMB transport modes.
A jury made up of professionals from the audiovisual and public transport sectors will select the 10 finalist shorts. Among them, the first, second and third prize will be awarded.
You can win cinema-worthy prizes!
How to participate in Roda a TMB
How to participate in Roda a TMB
- Think of a story where, in some way, the Barcelona Metro appears. In this Metro Centenary Edition, the only allowed setting is the metro.
- Request your filming permit, specifying the details of your shoot.
- Read the Legal Terms carefully!
- Shoot your short film
- Fill out the participation form
- Upload your short film to the website
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be the author of the short film. The theme is open
- Have legal residency in Spain
- Be a member of the JoTMBé club and have read and accepted its terms and conditions
- Be registered as a participant in this contest at:
https://subtravellingfestival.tmb.cat/en/ - The setting, in this special Metro Centenary Edition, must be exclusively the TMB metro
Video format: MPEG-4 or MP4
Video codec: H.264
Frame rate: 24, 25
Minimum resolution: 1920x1080 with 16:9 aspect ratio
Audio codec: AAC
Audio bitrate: 128 kbps or higher
Maximum file size: 250 MB
Accepted audio formats:
- MP3 audio in MP3/WAV container
- PCM audio in WAV container
- AAC audio in MOV container
- FLAC
To ensure a transparent, safe, and regulation-compliant participation process, the Subtravelling festival provides all participants with the Legal Terms and Conditions that govern the contest.
These terms outline the participation conditions, the rights and duties of participants, the use of submitted audiovisual material, and the selection, jury deliberation, and awards processes.
We recommend reading them carefully before registering and submitting your short film. Participation implies full acceptance of these conditions.
Participation deadline
From now until October 15, 2025
If you have questions about the technical requirements or run into any issues with the submission process, contact us.
Roda a TMB Short Film Gallery
Roda a TMB Short Film Gallery
Discover the short films competing in this edition of Roda a TMB.
Stories that move within and beyond public transport, created by filmmakers who’ve turned platforms, trains, and journeys into vibrant creative settings.
A window into emerging talent that invites you to see the metro through a different lens.
Other ways to participate
Other ways to participate
If you’re looking to explore your creativity beyond short film format, here are other ways to be part of the festival:
- Subtravelling TikTokers: Film your TikTok video in the metro and share it on social media
- Vote in La Mostra Internacional: Vote for your favorite short and enter the draw for free tickets to Cines Filmax
Choose how you want to experience Subtravelling and let your vision be heard!