Stellarum Films will attend Shooting Locations Marketplace on October 15 and 16 in Valladolid, joining an event that brings together production companies, location scouts and filming destinations with unique and rooted storytelling.
Since 2006 this Spanish production company has built a coherent trajectory around narratives that combine spirituality, social commitment and historical memory. Its presence confirms that meaningful, identity-based projects still have a place in the contemporary audiovisual landscape.
Narratives that intertwine faith, courage and justice
Stellarum Films productions revolve around a single thematic axis: human dignity in the face of adversity. From biopics of saints, founders of religious congregations or forgotten historical figures to symbolic fictional stories, its catalogue shows a consistent commitment to conveying universal values. Faith, service to others, personal growth and love as a transformative force appear naturally, without moralising or dogma.
Claret, centred on the life of Archbishop Antonio María Claret, or Luz de Soledad, which explores the legacy of Mother Soledad Torres Acosta, are examples of a cinema that looks at the past not to glorify it, but to shed light on its complexities. Poveda focuses on education and the defence of women’s rights, while Ana rescues the charitable mission of a woman who dedicated her life to orphans and the elderly. La Sirvienta, meanwhile, presents a story of female solidarity in the prison system of 19th-century Spain, where domestic workers and prostitutes support one another against stigma and injustice.
This is not a cinema focused solely on spirituality, but on how convictions — charity, service, hope — become tools for social transformation. Pastoris, for example, tells the story of a shepherd returning from war whose physical journey mirrors an inner quest. In The Martyrs of Barbastro, the human dimension of religious figures executed during the Spanish Civil War is brought to the forefront, highlighting «the triumph of love over death».
All these films share a strong documentary foundation while embracing emotional storytelling. They aim to move without manipulation, recovering voices and historical moments left outside mainstream narratives. Resilience, ethical commitment and personal courage are threads that run through their entire filmography.
Peripheral production, global ambition
Founded in 2006 in Ciudad Rodrigo (Salamanca), Stellarum Films operates under the banner of Contracorriente Producciones. Rather than being a limitation, their location outside traditional production hubs has become a distinctive strength. From the outset, the founders believed that making quality films from rural Spain was both possible and necessary. Over the years, the company has built a network of more than one hundred professionals, enabling it to take on increasingly ambitious projects without abandoning its roots.
The choice of Ciudad Rodrigo is deeply intentional: many of the technicians and creators involved in Stellarum’s productions are originally from this region, marked by depopulation and a lack of infrastructure. Here, filmmaking is not only an economic activity but also a cultural act of resistance and a driver of opportunity. Stellarum Films has proven that high-quality services, visually rich locations and meaningful stories can be developed far from the major urban centres.
Their productions have gone beyond the Spanish market, reaching audiences across Europe and Latin America. Their thematic line — focused on history, humanity and spirituality — resonates with viewers who value stories with purpose, documented rigorously and told with emotional integrity. Care for historical detail, aesthetic sensitivity and narrative coherence are key pillars of their style.
Their participation in Shooting Locations Marketplace reinforces their commitment to expanding international ties: engaging with commissions, co-producers and distributors who share a belief in cinema’s capacity to reveal hidden truths. Valladolid, for two days this October, will be the meeting point where these stories find new allies without compromising their vision or identity.