All articles by Elisabet Cabeza
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NewsSan Sebastian film festival generated €48 million economic impact in 2024
Economic return on an €11 million budget shows that narrative about public funding of cultural events needs to change, says festival’s director.
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NewsMaría Herrera López’’s ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ triumphs at second annual ECAM Forum in Madrid
The family drama by the rising Spanish star won the Filmin prize and the Madrid Film Office award.
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NewsFrancisca Alegría’s ‘Nativity’ wins Screen International ECAM Forum Award in Madrid
Chilean filmmaker wins award that highlights a project with international co-production and festival scope.
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FeaturesWhy Madrid's ECAM Forum wants to match Spanish filmmakers with international partners at an early stage
“Projects that end up being international successes were conceived as international co-productions from the start,” says Forum organiser Alberto Valverde.
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NewsCannes Close-Up: ‘Leave One Day’ star Juliette Armanet on her favourite French films
Leave One Day opened this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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FeaturesWhy Spanish independent filmmaking is flourishing
Competition titles ’Romería’ and ’Sirat’ are spearheading the presence of the Spanish film industry at Cannes.
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FeaturesHow Spain and the Canary Islands became a hotspot for international production
The country has attractive tax incentives, magnificent landscapes and impressive local crew.
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FeaturesFive top Spanish buyers discuss strategies for acquiring Cannes films
Companies are increasingly co-buying to share the risk.
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NewsCannes Close-Up: Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley on signing a deal on a napkin
Number 9 Films co-founders give advice on how to get the most out of attending Cannes.
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NewsFilmax signs up for Judith Colell’s Pyrenees-set Second World War drama ‘Frontier’
EXCLUSIVE: The film is set in a mountain village as Jewish refugees flee Nazi-occupied France.
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Features‘Romería’ leads charge for Catalan talent at Cannes
The Spanish region will be represented by a slew of talent both established and new.
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NewsAlmodóvar, Bardem and Cruz sign letter of support for departing Movistar Plus+ exec Domingo Corral
Corral’s departure shortly before Cannes has baffled the Spanish industry.
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NewsInternational industry reacts to “bombshell” threat of Trump tariffs on films produced outside the US (updating)
The posting on Trump’s Truth Social platform is sending shockwaves around the world.
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NewsOver 60% of women in Spain’s film and TV sector have experienced sexual abuse, report finds
The report t is the most rigorous of its kind to look at abuse in the Spanish industry.
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FeaturesHow nurturing rising talent has helped Tono Folguera to become one of Spain’s leading producers
The Barcelona producer’s credits include Carlos Marqués-Marcet’s They Will Be Dust, and Carla Simón’s Alcarràs.
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NewsSpanish cinemas call for government support as admissions fall 6% in 2024
Exhibition sector is waiting for €14.5m from the Spanish government, promised for post-Covid recovery. for 2024.
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NewsBest Friend Forever acquires ‘Ciudad sin Sueño’ by Screen Star Guillermo García López (exclusive)
The Spanish film is about a Roma family living on the outskirts of Madrid.
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FeaturesWhy Spanish co-productions are growing in popularity
An increasing number of international co-productions are fuelling Spain’s industry and broadening its global reach.
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FeaturesWhy international features such as 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' have chosen to film in Spain
Tax incentives, skilled crews and outstanding natural beauty have made Spain a sought-after location for international production companies.