This Biodiversity Market short film competition marks a century of Alicante Central Market and is organized by Alicante Town Hall in collaboration with AEDAS Homes. The event brings together Alicante Film School, B Cinema School, and the Mediterranean Collective to celebrate a living hub where food, culture, and urban life intersect.
The competition honors local produce as a vital, sustainable food source and aims to reflect the daily experience of the market’s community—its traders, visitors, and neighbors. Participants are invited to create a film that highlights the Market as a tourist attraction and a provider of healthy, varied Mediterranean fare, while also promoting awareness of sustainable urban living.
Entries should present a short narrative focused on the Market, include the Central Market and its products as a key scene, and draw inspiration from the Sustainable Development Goals. The project must stay under 20 minutes and open to creators of any nationality who are legally adults and either reside in Alicante or have a meaningful connection to the city.
The top prize is the City of Alicante AEDAS Homes Award, accompanied by a cash donation of €9,000. The runner-up will receive a separate award of €1,200. Both winning films will be screened for the public at the awards ceremony, scheduled for 15 December at Cigarrera Black Box. Winners will be announced through the AEDAS Homes channels and the initiative’s collaborators, with the hashtag #elmercadodelabiodiversidad.
Participants should complete the entry form and submit their work before the deadline via aedashomes.com/elmercadodelabiodiversidad. This call invites creators from diverse backgrounds to contribute to a cinematic reflection of the Market’s social role and gastronomic richness.
This is how guided tours of Alicante Central Market celebrate its centennial.
The film competition reflects the Market’s significant social and urban role, extending beyond the city walls to its surrounding countryside. It captures how the market has sustained communities for generations and how it continues to be a meeting place that supports local gastronomy, sustainable practices, and cultural exchange. The initiative emphasizes making the Market more visible to residents and visitors alike, highlighting its value as a centerpiece for culinary exploration and cultural vitality that endures for a hundred years.
Alicante City Council noted that this moment commemorates enduring traditions while bringing gastronomy closer to citizens in a vibrant residential setting. The event underlines a shared commitment to celebrating local culture and sustainable living as a catalyst for urban renewal and community connection.
The ConLasArtes by AEDAS Homes program uses culture as a bridge between urban development and the arts, integrating cinematography with the creation of new neighborhood identities. This initiative demonstrates AEDAS Homes’ dedication to community vitality, linking housing projects with artistic and civic engagement to strengthen the ties between residents, artists, and local life.