Basque. Audiovisual. will take center stage at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival with a dedicated spotlight

Basque. Audiovisual. will play a prominent role at the upcoming edition of PÖFF (the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival), where it will participate as a guest territory in a special spotlight dedicated to its talent.

"A romantic love letter to the land"

A celestial photograph of a tiankeng, presented as a "romantic love letter to the land", is the main image of the Mendi Film Bilbao Bizkaia 2026 festival

THE BILBAO FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL – FANT HOSTS THE PRE-PREMIERE OF “UNDER YOUR FEET” BY CRISTIAN BERNARD

The 32nd edition of FANT Bilbao will take place from May 8 to 16.

You can now submit your entries to the CIMASUB 2026 contest!

The organizers of the Donostia–San Sebastián International Underwater Film Festival (CIMASUB) are pleased to announce that the call for entries for the CIMASUB 2026 competition is now officially open. This year is no ordinary year: we are celebrating our 50th anniversary, a milestone marking half a century of passion for the sea, imagery, and outreach.

May brings the sea to land with the CIMASUB Tour in Astigarraga and Hernani

The Cimasub Tour returns to Gipuzkoa this May with a special program in Astigarraga and Hernani. These two towns will host underwater film screenings and photography exhibitions designed to bring the public closer to the beauty of the seabed, ocean biodiversity, and the importance of its conservation.

FANT 2026: PRESS ACCREDITATIONS

The deadline to apply for press accreditations is open until May 4.

The Mendi Film Bizkaia Ternua grant opens the international route

Mendi Film, Ternua and the Basque Language, Culture and Sports Ministry of the Bizkaia Regional Government are announcing the 7th edition of the Mendi Film Bizkaia Ternua Beka, the grant aimed at the creation of documentary film projects that seek to promote mountain culture through audiovisual means.

THE 32ND EDITION OF FANT TURNS BILBAO INTO AN INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR FANTASY CINEMA FROM MAY 8 TO 16

The Festival will screen a total of 19 feature films and 29 short films in its Official Section: ten in the session dedicated to Basque short films and nine international shorts. Another 10 short films will take part in the Panorama Fantastic in Short section.

FANT BILBAO PREMIERES THE “OUT OF FRAME” SECTION, WITH ACTIVITIES AROUND THE FILM INDUSTRY, AND ANNOUNCES THE FANTROBIA AWARD FOR BRUNO MARTÍN

The 32nd edition of FANT will take place from May 8 to 16.

Submissions for the Official Selection of the Mendi Film 2026 are now open

The registration period for submitting films for the Official Selection of the BBK Mendi Film Bilbao Bizkaia is opened. Those interested will have until the 5th of September.

Mendi Tour 2026: a winter season with 9300 spectators

The BBK Mendi Film Bilbao-Bizkaia festival's Mendi Tour winter season has screened movies in 21 locations

CIMASUB returns to Tenerife with an April full of cinema, ocean, and environmental awareness

The International Underwater Film Festival (CIMASUB) celebrates its 3rd edition in Tenerife with an ambitious program that will travel across the island from April 14 to 17, bringing the public the very best of international underwater cinema. Under the slogan “The truth before your eyes,” the festival invites citizens to discover the beauty and fragility of the oceans through free screenings open to all audiences.

BILBILBAO FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL (FANT) PRESENTS THE SELECTED SHORT FILMS AND AWARDS THE FANTASTIC STAR PRIZE TO DIRECTOR EUGENIO MIRA.

Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival takes place from May 8 to 16.

BILBAO FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL (FANT) PAYS TRIBUTE TO

The 32nd edition of FANT Bilbao will be held from May 8th to 16th.

Registrations are now open for the 10th edition of Donosskino!

The Donosskino Short Film Festival invites filmmakers from around the world to participate. Interested creators can submit their short films through Festhome and be part of this celebration of cinema in its briefest form.

“The film is a critique of the greedy society we’re living in”

‘A Sucker’s Born Every Minute’ is much more than its title suggests. It’s a cheeky, dark comedy in which Arantxa Echevarría explores greed, shortcuts and a cast of eccentric characters. The director reflects on the shoot, the dynamics between the actors and the humour that emerges from the most absurd situations, while also sharing her excitement about premiering the film at the Malaga Film Festival and discussing her upcoming plans.

“I think it’s important to remind yourself that we have an obligation to tell stories”

In his second instalment of ‘La familia Benetón’, Joaquín Mazón brings back the characters who won over audiences in the first film, while introducing new elements that turn the family’s life upside down. Between mischievous babies, wild comedy, and family values, the director reflects on the importance of telling relatable stories, moving the audience, and recognising that children are capable of understanding universal conflicts.

“For us, it was crucial to speak about this part of our recent history to ensure it is not forgotten and does not happen again”

On the occasion of the screening of ‘Undercover’ as part of the Malaga Film Festival’s parallel activities, we revisit this conversation with the film’s director, Arantxa Echevarría. In it, she reflects on the challenge of bringing to the screen the story of a police officer who infiltrated ETA, and on the need to confront a recent past that still resonates with society today.

THE TREE HOUSE

FANT Bilbao will be held from May 8 to 16. (Bilbao, March 12, 2026)

“The most interesting thing about 'Lapönia' is that from a small anecdote it tackles universal themes that affect us all”

David Serrano returns to the Malaga Film Festival 24 years after his first success with 'El otro lado de la cama' to present 'Lapönia', his new film selected for the Official Section. Starting from an apparently ordinary conflict —the revelation that Santa Claus doesn’t exist— Serrano builds a story that blends comedy and drama, exploring everything from family tensions to universal questions about education, traditions, and happiness.