The data continues to showcase the strong presence and high quality of Spanish cinema directed and created by women, moving toward wider recognition. Figures on the total number of future candidates have been released by CIMA, the association of women filmmakers and audiovisual professionals. The Goya Awards for 2024 mark a historic moment: women account for 61 percent of the candidates, counting both individual and joint nominations.
In earlier editions of this resource, edition 38 held in Valladolid showed a noticeably lower representation rate. With the data provided by CIMA, this year’s share signals a meaningful shift toward greater female participation:
– 37th Edition: 40%
– 36th Edition: 38%
– 35th Edition: 26%
– 34th Edition: 20.4%
– 33rd Edition: 26.8%
From the list below, the nominees for Goya 2024 include several prominent women who have shaped contemporary Spanish cinema. Among them are producers, directors, and artists contributing across a range of projects:
– 20,000 Species of Bees, produced by Lara Izaguirre and Valérie Delpierre and directed by Estíbaliz Urresola, with CIMA involvement noted
– Close Your Eyes, produced by Odile Antonio-Baez and Cristina Zumárraga, with collaborators including Agustín Bossi, José Alba, Maximiliano Lasansky, Pablo E. Bossi, Pol Bossi and Víctor Erice
– Un amor, produced by Marisa Fernández Armenteros and Sandra Hermida Muñiz, directed by Isabel Coixet
– Elena Martín for Creatura
– Isabel Coixet (CIMA) for Un amor
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Estíbaliz Urresola is nominated for 20,000 Species of Bees, while Itxaso Arana appears for The Girls Are Good. Other notable nominations include Estíbaliz Urresola again for 20,000 Species of Bees and Carmen Garrido with Alejandro Marín for I Love You Madly. Multiple creators associated with these works highlight the ongoing collaboration across the industry. In addition, Isabel Coixet and Laura Ferrero are recognized for Un amor, with Bet Rourich and Gina Ferrer García also noted for the same project. Ascen Marchena and Fátima de los Santos are acknowledged for Close Your Eyes and Mamacruz, respectively.
Other featured names appear in the long lists for categories such as production design, sound, and scoring. Izaskun Urkijo is listed for 20,000 Species of Bees, Curru Garabal for Close Your Eyes, and Eva Valiño, along with colleagues Koldo Corella and Xanti Salvador, for 20,000 Species of Bees. The lineup includes Tamara Arévalo, Fabiola Ordoyo, Yasmina Praderas for Campeonex, Candela Palencia for Close Your Eyes, and Yasmina Praderas for They Know, among many others. Indira Martín and Eneritz Zapiain are recognized for their work on 20,000 Species of Bees and The Hermitage, respectively, as are Laura Pedro and Amparo Martínez for Snow Society and Tin & Tina.
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The roster features Nerea Torrijos for 20,000 Species of Bees, María Armengol for The Teacher Who Promised the Sea, Mercè Paloma for Film Narrator, and Lana Huete for They Know This. Other names include María José Díez for Close Your Eyes, Margarita Huguet for Snow Society, and Leire Aurrekoetxea with Luis Gutiérrez for Valley of Shadows. Natasha Arizu is noted for Original Score in The Master Who Promised the Sea, with Andrea Motis for They Know It. The list also covers a spectrum of titles such as China by Marina Herlop, Andrea’s Love by Valeria Castro with a broad team, and I Just Want Love performed by Rigoberta Bandini.
Additional contenders include Ainhoa Eskisabel and Jone Gabarain for 20,000 Species of Bees, Ana López-Puigcerver, Belén López-Puigcerver and Montse Ribé for Snow Community, Eli Adánez with Juan Bergara for La Ternura, Caitlin Acheson with a team for They Know, and Sarai Rodríguez with Noé Montes for Valley of Shadows. Patricia López Araniz and María Vázquez appear for 20,000 Species of Bees and Matria, with Malena Alterio for Nobody Sleeps and Carolina Yuste for They Know It on the list as well. Laia Costa is noted for Un Amor, while Luisa Gavasa, Ane Gabarain, Itziar Lazcano, Main Torrent, and Clara Segura appear for works including The Teacher Who Promised the Sea, 20,000 Species of Bees, and Creatura.
Xinyi Ye and Yeju Ji are listed for Chinese, Clàudia Malagelada for Creatura, Sara Becker for The Film Narrator, and Janet Novás for O corno. The roster includes notable projects such as They Shot the Pianist, The Princess’ Dream, Hanna i els Monsters, and Robot Dreams, with production credits spanning various teams and collaborations. Robot Dreams is highlighted as a production by Sandra Tapia.
Other major works under consideration include After the Sun, Anatomy of a Fall, Eight Mountains, With You, With You and Without Me, and several other titles exploring contemporary themes and personal narratives. The roster features Amaya Villar and other key contributors across films like While You Were There, The Here and Now of Carme Elías, This is Excessive Ambition, Alma Viva, La Pecera, Eternal Memory, and Score, each reflecting distinctive creative voices.
The broader landscape points to a recent surge in recognition for women in Spanish cinema, spanning directing, producing, scoring, and acting. This momentum is supported by industry organizations and festivals that continue to highlight female-led storytelling, contributing to a more balanced and vibrant film culture across Spain and beyond.
[attribution: CIMA] [attribution: Festival de Cine] [attribution: Spanish Film Institute]