All articles by Emilio Mayorga
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Spanish sellers evaluate projects at San Sebastian’s industry programme
”We need to evaluate which festival launch could most boost sales,” said Latido’s Vanessa Vargas.
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Spain’s Martínez Bayona sets ‘The First Witch’ with Fasten, Tripode
Bayona’s first film was €8m sci-fi thriller The End Of It.
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Coruña Immersive Studio to expand as Galicia’s Pedralonga aims to become major Spanish audiovisual hub
Two new soundstages are being built at the facilty.
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Alex Lora to make family drama ‘Blue-Smurf Ice Cream’ for Spain’s Astra and Avalon outfits
EXCLUSIVE: Lora is the Sundance-winning director of short film ‘The Masterpiece’ and a Screen Star of Tomorrow.
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12 buzzy new TV series projects from Spain in the works
Anticipated Spanish TV productions in the works include a feminist bodice-ripper, a tech thriller and a teen prison drama
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Fernando Eimbcke and Tatjana Moutchnik projects lead San Sebastian 2025 industry winners
Festival awards prizes for works in progress from Latin America and Europe, as well as for co-production projects.
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The key Latin American films being showcased at San Sebastian 2025
Three Argentinian entries in official selection head a strong Latin American presence at the festival.
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Nine Spanish actors and directors to watch
Screen selects the nine Spanish talents who have what it takes to become a success in the international industry.
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San Sebastian’s industry strand opens with co-pro forum, works in progress, doc focus and Ikusmira Berriak
The presitgious Ikusmira Berriak residency culminates at the festival.
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San Sebastian opens with calls for end to violence in Gaza and Ukraine, warm tribute to Esther García
“There’s much to do, but not one step back, sisters,” said Garcia of Spain’s pioneering female producers.
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How 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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Spain selects Cannes Jury Prize winner ‘Sirât’ as Oscars submission
Eva Libertad’s ’Sorda’ and Carla Simón’s ’Romería’ were also shortlisted.
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Industry mourns death of Spanish actress Verónica Echegui aged 42
Her family had maintained her strict privacy during her illness.
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San Sebastian to honour Pedro Almodóvar’s long-time producer Esther García
The festival has also paid tribute to late Spanish actress Marisa Paredes.
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Pedro Almodovar to shoot Spanish-language ‘Bitter Christmas’ in Madrid and Canary Islands
The film’s backers include Movistar Plus+, Warner Bros Spain.
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Why 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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Film Factory secures sales rights to next two films in horror saga ‘The Collector’
EXCLUSIVE: Belen Lopez will star as woman whose arrival in a village provokes supernatural happenings.
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Carla Simon on taking big creative risks for new film ‘Romería’
Romería is the third film in Carla Simon’s cycle of personal films exploring her roots and identity.
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Basque Country's tax incentives and luscious landscapes are an appealing destination for productions
Filming on Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller Kill Jackie began in March.
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Cannes 2025: Spain hot projects
Spanish sales outfits are out in force at the Marché. Screen highlights a cross-section of titles primed to catch the eyes of international buyers