Other usefull information

• Industry associations

  Apika

  apika.eus

  EPE-APV

  Non-profit association that works to promote Basque audiovisual production, especially film.

  epe-apv.com

  IBAIA

  Founded in 1997, Ibaia is the association of independent audiovisual production companies of the Basque Country. It currently has 34 members.

  ibaia.org

  Napar

  Napar is an association of producers and professionals of the audiovisual sector in Navarre whose objective is to promote the audiovisual sector.

  napar.eu

  Zukugailua

  zukugailua.eus

• Other associations

  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.

  europacreativaeuskadi.eu

  Euskal Aktoreen Batasuna

  Basque Actors Union

  euskalaktoreak.eus

  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.

  ezae.eus

  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.

  hemen.eus

  Professional Association of Scriptwriters of the Basque Country

  Platform for the defence of the professional interests, training and professional dignity of Basque scriptwriters.

  gidoi.com

• Television

  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.

  eitb.eus

  Hamaika Telebista

  An independent, private Basque-language television network created in 2006 to increase the presence of Euskara in audiovisual content.

  hamaika.eus

• Film Commissions

  Bilbao-Bizkaia Film Commission

  A free public service designed to promote and support audiovisual productions that use Bilbao or Bizkaia for their film locations.

  bifilmcommission.com

  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.

  navarrafilm.com

  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.

  sansebastian-gipuzkoafilmcommission.eus

  Vitoria-Gasteiz Film Office

  A free public service designed to promote and support audiovisual productions that use Vitoria-Gasteiz for their film locations.

  vitoria-gasteiz.org

• Festivals, events, seasonal programmes and venues

  Animadeba

  International Animation Festival held in Deba in September. Animated feature films, animated shorts, workshops and concerts.

  animadeba.com

  Animakom Fest

  Animation film festival created in Bilbao in 2017, held every year in March.

  animakom.com

  Asier Errasti Short Film Festival of Eibar

  Short film festival created in 2000 in honour of filmmaker Asier Errasti.

  planocorto.es

  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.

  huhezinema.eus

  Begiradak – Las Otras Miradas

  Based in San Sebastian, this festival shines a light on amateur filmmakers. The event is held every autumn.

  begiradakfestival.com

  Bideodromo

  This international experimental film and video festival has already held several editions in Bilbao.

  bideodromo.com

  Bilbao Mendi Film Festival

  This festival held annually in Bilbao showcases features films, short films and documentaries on mountains and mountaineering.

  mendifilmfestival.com

  Caostica

  Collective of audiovisual industry professionals that also organizes an annual short film and music video festival in Bilbao.

  caostica.com

  Cortada

  Short Film Festival of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The city´s showcase of the best short films.

  festivalcortada.com

  Dock of the Bay

  This festival, held every January in San Sebastian, features a programme of music documentaries.

  dockofthebay.es

  Donosskino

  Donosskino is a short film festival in San Sebastián created in 2017 by the audiovisual collective Kristonkino.

  kristonkino.com

  Enkarzine

  Festival in the Encartaciones region created in 1982 which showcases mainly short films made by amateur filmmakers.

  enkarzine.com

  Errenteria Short Film Festival

  Festival held every year in Errenteria to promote and develop the audiovisual arts among young people.

  film.errenteria.eus

  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.

  zinebilera.eus

  Fant. Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival

  Fantasy and Horror Film Festival organized every year by the City of Bilbao.

  fantbilbao.eus

  Festival Korterraza

  This short film festival held every year in Alava features outdoor films on terraces.

  korterraza.com

  Festival Zinegin

  Exhibition of the film and documentary production of the Basque Country, organized in Hazparne (French Basque Country).

  zinegin.eus

  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.

  festval.tv

  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.

  ficab.org

  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.

  ficbe.com

  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.

  zinemaetagizaeskubideak.eus

  Humor en Corto

  This comedy short film festival is held every year in December in Arrigorriaga.

  humorencorto.com

  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.

  kcd-ongd.org

  Mikrofilm Short Festival

  Short Film Festival of Plentzia held every year since 2011.

  mikrofilmfestival.com

  Punto de Vista

  International documentary film festival held in Pamplona which, in addition to screening documentaries, offers a gathering place film industry professionals.

  puntodevistafestival.com

  San Sebastián Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.

  This event has been held in San Sebastian every autumn for over 30 years.

  sansebastianhorrorfestival.eus

  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.

  sansebastianfestival.com

  Santurzine

  International feature and short film festival created in 2013 featuring short film screenings, exhibitions and competitions, among other events.

  santurzine.es

  Short Film Competition of Leioa

  Annual short film competition organized by the City of Leioa.

  kulturleioa.com

  Sopela Kosta Fest

  Organized by the City of Sopelana, this festival brings together cinema, music, gastronomy and surfing.

  sopelakostafest.com

  Zinebi

  The only A-level international short film and documentary festival recognized since 1974 by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations).

  zinebi.eus

  Zinegoak

  Bilbao film festival aimed at drawing attention to the LGBTIQ+ community.

  zinegoak.com

  Zinemakumeak gara!

  A showcase in Bilbao of films written, directed, and produced by women.

  zinemakumeak.com

  Zinetxiki

  Film festival for children and young people held in Bilbao.

  en.zinetxiki.net