Maialen Beloki Named First Female Director of San Sebastián Film Festival
Maialen Beloki will succeed José Luis Rebordinos as director of the San Sebastián International Film Festival (Zinemaldia), becoming the first woman to lead the event. The appointment was made unanimously by the festival's Board of Directors following a public competition. Beloki, born in San Sebastián in 1983, will assume the role in January 2027. The board includes representatives from the San Sebastián City Council, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the Basque Government, and the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The decision was announced after an extraordinary board meeting held in San Sebastián.
Key facts
- Maialen Beloki will replace José Luis Rebordinos as director of the San Sebastián Film Festival.
- Beloki is the first woman to lead the festival.
- The appointment was made unanimously by the Board of Directors.
- The selection process was a public competition.
- Beloki was born in San Sebastián in 1983.
- She will take office in January 2027.
- The board comprises the San Sebastián City Council, Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, and Spanish Ministry of Culture.
- The decision was made during an extraordinary board meeting in San Sebastián.
Entities
Institutions
- San Sebastián International Film Festival
- Zinemaldia
- San Sebastián City Council
- Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa
- Basque Government
- Spanish Ministry of Culture
Locations
- San Sebastián
- Spain
- Gipuzkoa
- Basque Country