The Berlanga Valencia Audiovisual Awards were celebrated last night, highlighting a night of notable triumphs across the Valencian audiovisual scene. Kepler Sexto B took multiple honours, including best fiction feature film, screenplay, original music, leading role, supporting actor, cinematography, and lighting, along with recognition for artistic direction and a youth award for the best feature film. The event showcased the creative talent behind Kepler Sexto B, produced by Turanga Films and directed by Alejandro Suárez, marking a standout achievement in contemporary Spanish cinema.
Directed by Inés París and produced by La Dalia Films, another title earned five awards. It secured wins for leading actress, editing and post-production, makeup and hairdressing, production direction, and costumes, underscoring the film’s strong performances and craft across the production pipeline.
Beyond the awards, a highlight of the evening at the Palau de les Arts was the Honorary Award presented to Juan Andreu Espí, founder of Estudios Andro, by Paula Añó, the Regional Secretary of Culture and Sports. This accolade recognizes a lifetime of commitment to audiovisual work, with Espí mentoring numerous generations of professionals in the Valencian Community and helping to sustain Estudios Andro as a leading force in film, television, and advertising in Spain.
The ceremony also honored the best documentary feature, with a reception attended by Paula Añó alongside Teresa Cebrián, President of the Valencian Audiovisual Academy, and Abel Guarinos, the general manager of IVC. Bull Run, directed by Ana Ramón Rubio and produced by Cosabona Films, earned this top distinction.
Elena Escura received the best directing award for a remarkable work titled Mara’s Holidays, produced by Taranna Films. Maria Caballero was celebrated as Best Actress for her performances in Oblivion, while Karra Elejalde was recognised as Best Lead Actor for his role in Kepler Sexto B.
The best screenplay award went to Alejandro Suarez and Grete Lee-Man Suarez for Kepler Sextus B, acknowledging their compelling narrative and script craft. Pablo Molinero was honoured as Best Supporting Actor for his work on Kepler Sexto B, while the Best Supporting Actress award went to Inma Sancho for Unicorns, a recognition of strong supporting performances across productions.
Pablo Bürmann was acknowledged for Best Photography and Lighting Direction for Kepler Sexto B, underscoring the visual craftsmanship of the film. In the music and editing categories, José Manuel Jiménez, Víctor Suñer, and Iván Martín earned Best Editing and Post-Production for Olvido, a film that also gathered a notable set of creative accolades.
Laurels for sound and original music included Laura Romero for Best Sound for Les vacances de Mara, and Vanessa Garde for Best Original Music for Kepler Sexto B. The jury also highlighted an original song for the Bull Run soundtrack, with Lory Money and Mr. Lory recognized for their contribution to the film’s musical identity. Flipante’s track Rich en crypto stood out as a notable piece within the soundtrack collection.
Costume design and makeup received significant attention, with Olvido and Ines Liverato earning recognition in the costume category and a dedicated team including Esther Guillem, Piluca Guillem, David Ambit, and Alba Bautista receiving the Best Make-up and Hairdressing award. Art direction saw Maje Tarazona cited for Kepler Sexto B, while Mamen Tortosa earned Best Production Direction for Olvido, highlighting the depth of production talent across the evening.
The award for Best Fiction Series went to Després de tu, directed by Carles Alberola and Chon González and produced by Albena Prodccions, while the Best Documentary Series went to a related project titled Després de tu, directed by Gabriel Ochoa and Pau Martínez and produced by La Pencil Republic. The animated series category recognized Sex Symbols, directed by Paloma Mora and produced by Admirable Films i TV ON. In the realm of short-form content, Hàbitat by Elena Escura, produced by Aire de Cinema and Wicker Films, earned Best Short Fiction, while Unaterapia de bok, directed by Javier Polo and produced by Cosabona Films, Los Hermanos Polo Films, Wise Blue Studios Valencia, and Inaudita, secured Best Short Documentary. The Best Animated Short went to Becarias, directed by Marina Donderis, Núria Poveda, and Marina Cortón, produced by Pangur Animation.
The Young Audience Award for Best Feature Film was awarded to Kepler Sexto B, determined by the votes of the academy’s younger members. In the realm of interactive media, Minabo-A Walk Through Life from Spherical Pixel received the Best Video Game award, rounding out a night that celebrated a broad spectrum of audiovisual talent.