Stream: The horror movie filmed in Yecla which is wowing festivals in the UK and USA
A locally made thriller has become Yecla’s first film to premiere internationally on Amazon Prime Video
A chilling new horror film called Stream, shot and produced in the northern Murcia town of Yecla, has taken the international festival circuit by storm, earning accolades at events in the UK, USA and beyond.Not only is it the first feature film to be released by a Yecla-based production company, but it also marks the town’s debut on Amazon Prime Video, where it became available to viewers earlier this May.
Directed by Sergio Pereda and led by actor Rodrigo Prieto in the role of Craven, Stream tells a gripping story that directly references Yecla, with the town’s name even appearing in the on-screen dialogue.
The production was spearheaded by local company Wild Lemon Films, in collaboration with Cotas Films and MGC Marketing, and enjoyed strong institutional support from the Yecla City Council’s Department of Tourism, the Murcia Institute of Cultural Industries and Arts (ICA), and several local businesses and associations.
The film has already impressed international audiences, with screenings at renowned genre festivals including the Chicago Horror Film Festival in the United States and the Blacksunday Film Festival in the UK, as well as events in Panama, Chile and Spain.
Yecla Councillor for Tourism Isabel Pérez highlighted the significance of the release, saying, “This is the first time that a film shot in Yecla has been released on a platform such as Amazon Prime.”
Yecla Film Office promotes movie recording in the Region of Murcia
The release of Stream also marks the first major success of the newly operational Yecla Film Office, a municipal initiative aimed at drawing more film productions to the area and promoting Yecla as a creative destination.
Having joined the Region of Murcia’s Film Commission network in February 2023, the office is now fully active with dedicated staff and a presence on social media, ready to assist filmmakers and audiovisual professionals.
This latest milestone reinforces Yecla’s commitment to the cultural and economic potential of the film industry. With the Film Office now positioned as a strategic hub, the town is poised to attract future projects and further establish itself on the cinematic map.
For more information about filming in Yecla, the Film Office can be contacted via email at filmoffice@yecla.es or by phone at 0034 968 754 104 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm).
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Address
Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLATel: 968 754 104
Oficina de Turismo de Yecla
In early 2025, due to renovation work at the usual office, the service is located on the other side of the Plaza Mayor at Calle Epifanio Ibáñez nº 2 (click for map).
Yecla is a large municipality in the north of the Region of Murcia, home to just under 35,000 people, and these days is best known for its wines, which enjoy Denomination of Origin status, and its furniture production, which has its origins in the abundance of pine trees on the mountainsides and the high plateaux.
While visitors in the 21st century may be attracted primarily by wine tourism, the town (or city, as it was proclaimed in 1878) also has a wide historical, cultural and natural heritage, and an identity quite different from the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. For this reason it is often grouped together with its neighbour and fellow wine-producing area Jumilla as part of the Altiplano area.
Yecla borders with Castilla-La Mancha and the Region of Valencia and is closer to Alicante coastal areas than much of Murcia. These visitors come to see the historic old town itself - an atmospheric and interesting place, crammed full of history - the natural beauty of Monte Arabí, with stunning views for those who enjoy the outdoors, the gastonomy and of course the wine route.
Yecla boasts cave paintings from 10,000 years ago in Monte Arabí, a Bronze Age settlement at El Arabilejo, Iberian remains in El Pulpillo and a Roman administrative centre at Los Torrejones as well as the remnants of the 11th century Moorish castle on the hill behind the town. More modern (and complete) testimony to the past are the buildings in the town centre, which include the grandiose Basílica de la Purísima, with its striking blue dome, the archaeological museum and the attractive Plaza Mayor, where the 16th century Town Hall stands alongside the Renaissance Casa de los Alarcos, the clock tower and the old grain store.
The tourist office holds a full selection of leaflets, maps, pre-planned routes, accommodation and restaurant options and information about visiting Yecla for both individuals and groups.
There is parking close to the tourist office, although those driving to Yecla for the first time are advised to park in Calle Perales.
For further information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 8.00 to 15.00
Saturdays 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30.
Public holidays 10.30 to 14.00
Click for map, Yecla tourist office
