Canary Islands’ Collaboration to Host 'Second Rueda Academy of Cinema Meeting'

Event Details

• Dates: February 1 to 7, 2026
• Location: Puerto de la Cruz
• Purpose: Boost local audiovisual sector through intensive training and networking for filmmakers and industry professionals.

Broader Context

• Part of efforts to develop the creative ecosystem.
• Supported by public entities:
  • Instituto Canario de Desarrollo Cultural (ICDC)
  • Turismo de Tenerife
  • Local government of Puerto de la Cruz

Event Features

• Film project feedback sessions
• Workshops
• Local film location tours
• Industry roundtables
• Coincides with 'Residencias Academia de Cine,' a program for developing projects in Madrid and the Canary Islands.

Goals

• Foster local talent
• Attract outside productions by leveraging Tenerife’s appeal as a filming location.

Financial Support

• Regional budgets
• €30,000 subvention from Puerto de la Cruz to the Academy

Organizer’s emphasis: "This event will not only foster local talent but also attract outside productions, leveraging Tenerife’s appeal as a filming location."

Strategic Goals

• Elevate the Canary Islands’ position in the film industry.
• Enhance professional ties.
• Generate economic benefits associated with cultural tourism and media production.

Broader Trends

• Regional governments investing in creative industries.
• Diversification of economies.
• Showcasing local culture on a national and international stage.