Basque cinema is punching above its weight at San Sebastián, with 75% of Spanish competition titles fully or partially Basque, underscoring how regional industries, once seen as peripheral, are increasingly shaping Spain’s national...

Just two editions in, Noka Ekoizpena, a women-focused mentorship and production-acceleration program based in San Sebastián, is beginning to deliver on its promise: to help Basque and Navarrese female directors and...

For more than a decade, Basque cinema has increased reach at San Sebastián and beyond, largely on the back of auteur dramas and robust regional support. This year, at Sitges four...

A landmark co-production treaty between the Philippines and Spain is imminent. Announcing the news was Camilo Vázquez, deputy director general of Spanish national film agency, ICAA. The upcoming pact dovetails with...

Madrid reaffirmed its status as Spain’s leading audiovisual powerhouse at the 73rd San Sebastián Film Festival on Sept. 21, presenting key data, strategic initiatives and upcoming plans to support the industry’s...

Barcelona-born actor Eduard Fernández received the 2025 National Cinematography Award Sept. 20 from the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, at the 73rd San Sebastián Film Festival. The prize, granted by the...

The 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival opens Sept. 19 with an Argentine fact-based dramedy, “27 Nights” (“27 noches”). It stars Daniel Hendler (“Lost Embrace”) who also directed and co-wrote it. ...

While speaking to Variety ahead of receiving a Donostia Career Achievement Award from the San Sebastian Film Festival, García reflected on her mixed feelings: “It is a great honor – and...