What awards have Catalan films won recently?

Catalan films have won major awards at prestigious festivals like Cannes and Toronto, including a Cannes Jury Prize for "Sirât" and a Fipresci Prize for Emerging Filmmakers at Toronto for "Forastera".

How much does the Catalan government invest in the audiovisual sector?

The Catalan government invests €60 million ($69 million) annually in the audiovisual sector through its departments of culture and linguistic policy.

What is the focus of the upcoming Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival's tribute to Catalonia?

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival's 2025 In Focus tribute to Catalonia will feature 46 titles, including 40 completed films and TV series, 8 modern classics, and 6 projects or works in progress.

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Catalonia's Cinematic Surge: Cannes Prizes, Oscar Nods, and a Thriving Co-Production Hub

7 Nov

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Summary

Catalan filmmakers and productions dominate festival circuit, winning major awards
Catalonia's audiovisual industry receives €60 million in government funding annually
Catalonia emerges as a leading hub for international co-production

Catalonia's Cinematic Surge: Cannes Prizes, Oscar Nods, and a Thriving Co-Production Hub

In the past few years, Catalonia has emerged as a powerhouse in the global film industry. Over the last 18 months, Catalan filmmakers and productions have taken the festival circuit by storm, with two Spanish movies securing a main competition berth at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival without being directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

This cinematic surge is backed by substantial public funding, with the Catalan government investing €60 million ($69 million) in the audiovisual sector in 2024 through its departments of culture and linguistic policy. This support has enabled a new generation of Catalan filmmakers, often women, to break through and create films that are grounded in a local sense of place but grapple with universal issues.