Santander Film Festival 10th Edition Announces Full Program with Awards
The 10th Santander Film Festival is set to take place from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Santander, Spain, mainly at the Centro Botín. This event, organized by Morena Films and the Centro Botín, highlights Ibero-American cinema and includes two competitive categories: 'Óperas Primas' for first-time filmmakers and 'Cantabria Infinita' for local productions. Additional sections feature 'Pantalla Verde,' 'Proyecciones Especiales,' 'Orígenes,' and 'Retrospectivas.' Awards will be presented, including the Premio Faro Verde to Elena Anaya and the Premio Faro de Honor to Albert Serra. Films such as 'Citas' and 'Etxeandía Mastodophoniko' will be showcased, and discussions will include insights from Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Victoria Luengo. The festival wraps up with the awards ceremony on September 17.
Key facts
- The 10th Santander Film Festival runs from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Santander, Spain.
- Main venue is the Centro Botín, with events in other locations in the city.
- Organized by Centro Botín and Morena Films.
- Two official competition sections: 'Óperas Primas' and 'Cantabria Infinita'.
- Parallel sections: 'Pantalla Verde', 'Proyecciones Especiales', 'Orígenes', 'Retrospectivas'.
- Awards: Premio Faro Verde (Elena Anaya), Premio Faro de Honor Carlos Saura (Alauda Ruiz de Azúa), Premio Faro Talento Joven (Gemma Blasco), Premio Faro Dos Orillas (Dolores Fonzi), Premio Faro de Honor (Albert Serra).
- Screenings include 'Citas', 'Naira', 'Nunkui', 'El regresado', 'Sitcom', 'Lo que trajo la tormenta', 'Te amo, Antoño', 'Gente de la ruta', 'Etxeandía Mastodophoniko'.
- Dialogues feature Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Victoria Luengo, Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, Marisa Fernández Armenteros, Juan Antonio Bayona, José Luis Rebordinos, Albert Serra, Marta Medina.
Entities
Artists
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Victoria Luengo
- Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
- Marisa Fernández Armenteros
- Juan Antonio Bayona
- José Luis Rebordinos
- Albert Serra
- Marta Medina
- Elena Anaya
- Gemma Blasco
- Dolores Fonzi
Institutions
- Centro Botín
- Morena Films
- Santander Film Festival
- Festival de Cine de Santander
Locations
- Santander
- Spain
- Centro Botín