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Spanish Cinema's Global Impact

Updated 2026-09-18 18:10 UTC 2 sources Positive

Spain has gained significant international recognition in the film industry, with five Cannes main competition berths and a prominent entry in awards season. The San Sebastián Film Festival is set to launch, further highlighting Spain’s growing influence.

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Variety

TV Operators Power Spain’s Global Breakout as the San Sebastian Film Festival Readies Launch: ‘Spanish Cinema Has Never Been So Powerful’

Over the last year or so, Spain has burst onto the world stage, scoring five Cannes main competition berths — more than any other country in the world outside France — with joint best director winner “La Bola Negra” now prominent in awards season conversations. Spain’s San Sebastián Film Festival l

2026-09-18 18:00 UTC

Deadline

Infrared Founder Drew Simon Departs FilmNation Label

EXCLUSIVE: Drew Simon is set to depart Infrared, the FilmNation-backed production label he founded four years ago with FilmNation CEO Glen Basner, to pursue new opportunities. Sources tell Deadline that after four years building Infrared and seeing its initial slate through production, Simon felt th

2026-09-18 18:00 UTC