San Sebastian International Film Festival
Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián
- San Sebastian Festival 2024 in Spain Draws Over 172,000 Spectators, Breaking Records
The 72nd San Sebastian Festival in Spain welcomed 172,301 spectators, an 8.9% increase from 2023, across 252 films from 53 countries. Accredited guests reached a record 5,314, with significant growth…
Read more... - Albert Serra’s "Tardes de soledad" Wins Golden Shell at 72nd San Sebastian Festival in Spain
Albert Serra’s "Tardes de soledad" won the Golden Shell at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival. The Silver Shell for Best Director went to Laura Carreira for "On Falling" and Pedro Martín Calero for…
Read more... - Dunia Ayaso Award Spotlights Gender in Cinema at San Sebastian, Spain
The San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain has announced six nominees for the Dunia Ayaso 2024 Award, which recognizes gender perspective in cinema. The award, carrying a 5,000 euro prize, honors films…
Read more... - San Sebastian Festival Rolls Out 1,840 m² of Recyclable Red Carpet for Sustainability Efforts
The San Sebastian Festival in Spain features a 1,840 m² sustainable red carpet made from 100% recycled materials. The initiative, led by the Sustainability Department of Gipuzkoa Provincial Council, t…
Read more... - "Antón" and "Cafunè" Win First Loterías Award for Social Issue Short Films at San Sebastian Festival
The San Sebastian Festival (Spain) and Loterías awarded the first Loterías Award for short films about social issues to Antón by Mikel González Beorlegui and Cafunè by Lorena Ares and Carlos Fernández…
Read more... - Spain's Audiovisual Industry Set for a Strong Presence at AFM 2024 in Las Vegas
Spanish Screenings On Tour will showcase Spain’s audiovisual industry at the American Film Market (AFM) in Las Vegas from November 5-10, 2024. The third edition focuses on strengthening Spain’s presen…
Read more... - Javier Bardem Receives Donostia Award at San Sebastián Film Festival's 72nd Edition in Spain
Javier Bardem received the Donostia Award during the 72nd San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain, honoring his 30-year connection with the event. The festival opened with a humor-filled gala led by Andr…
Read more... - 72nd San Sebastián Festival Official Jury Announced, Chaired by Jaione Camborda
Jaione Camborda, the first Spanish woman to win the Golden Shell, will chair the Official Jury at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain. She will be joined by Leila Guerriero, Fr…
Read more... - Perlak Section at San Sebastián: 14 Films Compete for the Audience Award Sponsored by the City of Donostia
Fourteen films will compete for the City of Donostia / San Sebastián Audience Award at Spain's San Sebastián International Film Festival, sponsored by the City Council. Films in the Perlak section, wh…
Read more... - San Sebastián Festival Sells 31,470 Tickets on First Day, Sees 8.32% Increase
The San Sebastián International Film Festival (Spain) sold 31,470 tickets on its first public sale day for sessions over the opening weekend. This marks an 8.32% increase from last year. Popular films…
Read more...
The San Sebastián International Film Festival is an annual FIAPF A category film festival held in the Spanish city of Donostia-San Sebastián in September, in the Basque Country.