All articles by Elisabet Cabeza – Page 2
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FeaturesHow a rich combination of public and private support is propelling Spain’s thriving film and TV sector
Spain’s film and TV sector has embraced the opportunities of generous state and regional funds and the support of the streamers to become fixtures at festivals and produce must‑watch series.
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FeaturesSan Sebastian’s José Luis Rebordinos talks politics and the appeal of Jennifer Lawrence to young audiences
Rebordinos is looking forward to growing the Creative Investors’ Conference further.
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FeaturesThe Spanish highlights at the 2025 San Sebastian Film Festival
“I have worked at San Sebastian for 29 years… I’ve never seen anything like this in Spain, both in terms of quantity and quality.”
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Features“I admire his ability to face challenges”: ‘The Room Next Door’ composer Alberto Iglesias on his long working relationship with Pedro Almodovar
Iglesias is nominated for Film Composer of the Year at the 2025 World Soundtrack Awards.
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Features12 hot new feature film projects from Spain in the works
On the eve of the San Sebastian International Film Festival, Screen profiles some buzzy features in the works
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NewsMade in Spain to showcase 28 titles at San Sebastian
The non-competitive section includes the world premieres of several first features as well as festival favourites including ‘ Romeria’.
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FeaturesMacao and international execs share advice on boosting the region’s film industry
Screen International hosted roundtable in Venice took place at a time of increasing film activity in Macao.
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NewsCarla Simon’s ‘Romeria’ racks up sales worldwide including UK-Ireland, Italy and Japan
EXCLUSIVE: ’Romeria’ concludes the family cycle that Carla Simon started with ’Summer 1993’ and Golden Bear winner ’Alcarràs’.
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NewsSan Sebastian adds Arnaud Desplechin, Agnieszka Holland, Alice Winocour titles
San Sebastian International Film Festival runs September 19-27.
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NewsTIFF Discovery title ‘Forastera’ boarded for sales
EXCLUSIVE: Project is debut of Lucía Aleñar Iglesias.
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NewsSan Sebastian Spanish lineup includes José Luis Guerin, Alberto Rodríguez titles
San Sebastian International Film Festival takes place September 19-27.
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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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FeaturesFive top Spanish buyers discuss strategies for acquiring Cannes films
Companies are increasingly co-buying to share the risk.
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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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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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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.