Menorca is looking to establish itself as more than just a filming location. On October 26 and 27, the island hosted the first stop of BIAM Audiovisual 2026, an event that brings together creators, producers, television networks, and institutions, and which aims to strengthen the audiovisual industry in the islands. Held in parallel with the Menorca Film Market, the event brought together nearly one hundred accredited professionals and attracted more than 160 attendees over the two days.
Directed by Andreu Fullana, the event combined project presentations, pitching sessions, and panel discussions with professional networking opportunities. The event culminated in a gala at the Maó Maritime Club, where awards were presented for short films, feature films, and series, as well as for the best pitch of this year’s edition.
The format reflects a commitment to a modestly sized market, but with the goal of forging meaningful connections within the sector. “A market that, in this edition, has been described as small and high-quality, and which has been consolidated under the concept of a boutique market,” said Fullana, who also highlighted his connection to Menorca as a producer and organizer of audiovisual events.
One of the most highly rated venues by participants was Lazareto Island in the port of Maó, which hosted the professional sessions. Its history as a quarantine facility and its unique architecture provided a distinctive setting for the conference, on an island that seeks to combine its cultural and heritage appeal with new opportunities for the audiovisual industry.
The launch, held on October 26 at Ocium Menorca, was attended by representatives from the Menorca Tourism Promotion Foundation, the Balearic Islands Institute of Cultural Industries (ICIB), the Menorca Film Market, and the Spain Film Commission. The collaboration between these organizations reflects the institutional scope of an initiative that aims to raise the profile of the Balearic audiovisual sector and foster its ties with the national market.
Twelve projects presented to producers, sales agents, and television networks
The project presentation sessions made up a large part of the professional program. Twelve projects in various stages of development were presented to industry representatives with the aim of gaining visibility and opening avenues for collaboration.
The selection included feature-length fiction films such as Tramuntana, El menorquín, Los desconectados, Les nits heretades and Libre; the documentary Crossing the Line; the short films Ones, Kintsugi and Blanca Roseta; and the series Plaga, Elígeme a mí and NUA.
Beyond simply showcasing ideas, these sessions serve as a meeting point between project developers and professionals who can contribute to their financing, distribution, or production. In an industry where alliances are crucial to bringing a story to the screen, these pitching forums take on particular importance.
The closing ceremony highlighted four projects. Ones won the award for Best Short Film Project; Les Nits Heretades won for Best Feature Film Project; Elígeme a Mí won for Best TV Series Project; and Blanca Roseta received the award for Best Presentation.
The awards ceremony concluded two days focused on project creation and development, and recognized some of the proposals that aim to advance the audiovisual sector.
From Menorca to Madrid and Mallorca
The stop in Menorca kicks off the 2026 edition of BIAM Audiovisual, which will continue in Madrid and Mallorca over the coming months. The organizers’ objectives include decentralizing the event, offering training, and strengthening the industry across all the islands as a whole.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Menorca Tourism Promotion Foundation and the Menorca Film Commission. Its funding and institutional support include sponsorship from the Calvià City Council through the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS), as well as support from the Government of the Balearic Islands, through the Balearic Studies Institute; the Council of Mallorca, through the Department of Culture; and the Responsible Tourism Foundation of Mallorca.
With this first event, BIAM Audiovisual aims to strengthen the ties between creators and the industry and to consolidate a professional network that extends beyond the island’s borders.