Associació Cultural i Educativa Méliès

Film education for young people

Associació Cultural i Educativa Méliès is a nonprofit based in Marganell, Barcelona. Since 2010, it has taught audiovisual and film language to children and young people in both formal and informal learning settings. Its goal is to build communication skills and critical thinking through making audiovisual work.

Training and film projects

The association combines technical and creative film training with short-film production. Over the years, its students have made many films, organized by school year. Titles include Estéreo, Beauty Boy, Veus, Go Back, Vibe, Tecles, Reset, Medea, Colze a colze, and El Gir (2017–18); Crisàlide, Rewind, Àlex, Orfeu, 180 Graus, and Trenca la Cadena (2016–17); Nit, Transit, No és amor, Arrels, Bad Company, and Sense Retorn (2015–16); Amor, Replay, Fora de Joc, and A Place Called Home (2014–15); 7 Minuts and Beat-Free (2013–14); Pack Up and 180º (2012–13); 500 Milles (2011–12); and Tahira (2010–11).

Its educational programs have also included Filma’t 7è-ART, KineMAT, EduFilms, Cinema a l’Aula, Utòpic’s, Convivim, and MAV. The association publishes writing and articles on media education and film. It has been covered by outlets including El Periódico, 8 al Dia, and Betevé.

Location and contact

• Address: C/ La Calsina, 4, 08298 Marganell, Barcelona
• Email: associaciomelies@gmail.com
• Social media: Facebook (AssociacioMelies), Twitter, and Vimeo