Basque. Audiovisual.
BASQUE. AUDIOVISUAL. is the brand name behind the internationalization of the Basque audiovisual sector, and it’s operated by Zineuskadi, the Basque Audiovisual Office. For further information: www.basqueaudiovisual.eus
GO TO WEBSITEIn recent years, the Basque audiovisual sector has received a boost thanks to the creation and consolidation of film-related entities and the success of local film productions.
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BASQUE. CINEMA
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Zineuskadi
It is the Basque Audiovisual Offce; a non-profit association involved in promoting the strategic development and expansion of the Basque audiovisual sector.
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Kimuak
It makes an annual selection of Basque short films for promotion and distribution around the world.
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Euskadiko Filmategia
Created to satisfy the need to preserve and disseminate the audiovisual heritage of the Basque Country, the Basque Film Archive is located in San Sebastian’s Tabakalera Contemporary Culture Centre.
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Eiken
It is a cluster of content production, distribution and exhibition companies whose aim is to promote development and competitiveness within the sector.
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EPE-APV
Non-profit association that works to promote Basque audiovisual production, especially film.
IBAIA
Founded in 1997, Ibaia is the association of independent audiovisual production companies of the Basque Country. It currently has 34 members.
Napar
Napar is an association of producers and professionals of the audiovisual sector in Navarre whose objective is to promote the audiovisual sector.
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Creative Europe Media
Creative Europe is designed to support the European audiovisual industry. Its office in the Basque Autonomous Community is in San Sebastian´s Tabakalera building.
Euskal Aktoreen Batasuna
Basque Actors Union
EZAE
Basque Association of Private Cinemas. Association of privately managed theatres and cinemas in the Basque Autonomous Community whose aim is to unite interests and promote creativity and cultural diversity.
Hemen
Association of professional women working in the audiovisual and performing arts industries, whose aim is to enhance visibility, offer job opportunities and promote diversity, among other activities.
Professional Association of Scriptwriters of the Basque Country
Platform for the defence of the professional interests, training and professional dignity of Basque scriptwriters.
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EITB
Basque public television, created in 1982 as the first network to broadcast in Basque. Today EITB has four channels: ETB1, in Basque; ETB2, in Spanish; ETB3, children´s channel in Basque, and ETB4, offering in-house produced entertainment.
Hamaika Telebista
An independent, private Basque-language television network created in 2006 to increase the presence of Euskara in audiovisual content.
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Bilbao-Bizkaia Film Commission
A free public service designed to promote and support audiovisual productions that use Bilbao or Bizkaia for their film locations.
Navarra Film Commission
Film office created by the Government of Navarra in 2009 to facilitate the work of audiovisual companies and professionals planning to shoot films in the region.
San Sebastian-Gipuzkoa Film Commission
This service is designed promote the film industry and the local audiovisual sector as a whole, facilitating film locations and photographic sessions in San Sebastian and surrounding area.
Vitoria-Gasteiz Film Office
A free public service designed to promote and support audiovisual productions that use Vitoria-Gasteiz for their film locations.
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Animadeba
International Animation Festival held in Deba in September. Animated feature films, animated shorts, workshops and concerts.
Animakom Fest
Animation film festival created in Bilbao in 2017, held every year in March.
Asier Errasti Short Film Festival of Eibar
Short film festival created in 2000 in honour of filmmaker Asier Errasti.
Basque Short Film Festival - Huhezinema
The University of Mondragon´s Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, HUHEZI, created the Huhezinema Basque Short Film Festival in 2008. Fourth year Audiovisual Studies students have been working collaboratively on this festival ever since.
Begiradak – Las Otras Miradas
Based in San Sebastian, this festival shines a light on amateur filmmakers. The event is held every autumn.
Bideodromo
This international experimental film and video festival has already held several editions in Bilbao.
Bilbao Mendi Film Festival
This festival held annually in Bilbao showcases features films, short films and documentaries on mountains and mountaineering.
Caostica
Collective of audiovisual industry professionals that also organizes an annual short film and music video festival in Bilbao.
Cortada
Short Film Festival of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The city´s showcase of the best short films.
Dock of the Bay
This festival, held every January in San Sebastian, features a programme of music documentaries.
Donosskino
Donosskino is a short film festival in San Sebastián created in 2017 by the audiovisual collective Kristonkino.
Enkarzine
Festival in the Encartaciones region created in 1982 which showcases mainly short films made by amateur filmmakers.
Errenteria Short Film Festival
Festival held every year in Errenteria to promote and develop the audiovisual arts among young people.
Euskal Zine Bilera
Held in Lekeitio every year, this festival is a celebration of the Basque language and cinema, bringing together the audiovisual sector of the Basque Country and creating a space for professionals and film enthusiasts alike.
Fant. Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival
Fantasy and Horror Film Festival organized every year by the City of Bilbao.
Festival Korterraza
This short film festival held every year in Alava features outdoor films on terraces.
Festival Zinegin
Exhibition of the film and documentary production of the Basque Country, organized in Hazparne (French Basque Country).
FesTVal
This festival takes place in Vitoria-Gasteiz and is the only one in Spain that includes all the formats of television production, mainly game shows, news magazines, TV series, culture, programs with educational and social content, and entertainment shows.
FICAB
The Bidasoa International Archaeological Film Festival is held every year in November. FICAB is a member of Fedarcine, the European Federation of Film Festivals on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.
Ficbe – International Festival of Social Themed Short Films
Short film festival held every year in Berriozar that shines a light on issues of social justice. Created in 2009.
Human Rights Film Festival
Started in 2002, this yearly event not only screens socially conscious films, but also awards a filmmaker committed to human rights.
Humor en Corto
This comedy short film festival is held every year in December in Arrigorriaga.
KCD Festival ´Film Sozialak´
The International Unseen Film Festival ´Film Sozialak´ was created in Bilbao to bring films to the cinema that are not often seen on conventional screens and invite audiences to help build a better world.
Mikrofilm Short Festival
Short Film Festival of Plentzia held every year since 2011.
Punto de Vista
International documentary film festival held in Pamplona which, in addition to screening documentaries, offers a gathering place film industry professionals.
San Sebastián Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.
This event has been held in San Sebastian every autumn for over 30 years.
San Sebastian International Film Festival
The San Sebastian International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Europe and the longest running in the Basque Country. The festival has attracted such powerhouse names as Richard Gere, Glenn Close and Denzel Washington.
Santurzine
International feature and short film festival created in 2013 featuring short film screenings, exhibitions and competitions, among other events.
Short Film Competition of Leioa
Annual short film competition organized by the City of Leioa.
Sopela Kosta Fest
Organized by the City of Sopelana, this festival brings together cinema, music, gastronomy and surfing.
Zinebi
The only A-level international short film and documentary festival recognized since 1974 by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations).
Zinegoak
Bilbao film festival aimed at drawing attention to the LGBTIQ+ community.
Zinemakumeak gara!
A showcase in Bilbao of films written, directed, and produced by women.
Zinetxiki
Film festival for children and young people held in Bilbao.
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