Cinema From Spain promotes co-production and the use of AI at the European Film Market in Berlin

 

The Spanish audiovisual industry is making a strong comeback 76th edition of the Berlin International Film FestivalFrom February 13th to 16th, under the umbrella of Cinema From Spain, more than 400 professionals and 118 companies of España participate in the European Film Market (EFM) to boost content exports and global co-productions.

 

This strategic deployment, coordinated by the Ministerio de Cultura —through the ICAA- and the ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, places the stand of Cinema From Spain as the central business hub. Following the success of the previous year, where the country played a leading role, this edition focuses on two fundamental axes: the boost to international co-production and application of artificial intelligence in creative and audiovisual management processes.

 

Professional Agenda: Innovation and Global Markets

 

The program of activities for companies in the sector includes key milestones on February 14, with sessions dedicated to co-production opportunities with España and to the analysis of the challenges posed by IA for the industry. Subsequently, on Monday, February 16, the panel discussion "The journey of Spanish audiovisual media" will address critical issues for the B2Bsuch as regulatory frameworks, access to financing, and visibility in a highly competitive global market.

 

The following details the key information regarding Spanish participation in the event:

 

Indicator	Detail / Figure
Participating Spanish companies	118
Accredited professionals	More than
EFM Dates	13 of February to 16 2026
Central themes	Co-productions and Artificial Intelligence

 

Presence in official sections and Berlinale Series

 

The relevance of Spanish content is evident in its presence in five of the eight official sections of the BerlinaleIn the main competition, he stands out «Rosebush Pruning» de Karim Aïnouz, while the section Panorama It hosts titles such as «Iván & Hadoum» de Ian de la Rosa y «Narciso» de Marcelo Martinessi.

 

In the television field, the Berlinale Series Market Selects It will feature a diverse offering that strengthens the export capacity of Spanish serialized fiction:

 

• La FronteraCreated by David Zurdo y Luis Marías.
• El CentroCreated by David Moreno and directed by David Ulloa.
• Por cien millonesDirected by Nacho García Velila.
• Leonor, Marquesa de AlornaCreated by Pandora da Cunha Telles.

 

Networking and Co-Production Market 2026

 

El Berlinale Co-Production Market It is the space where future financial alliances are forged. In this edition, projects such as «Cura Sana» de Lucía G. Romero y «The Black Goat» de Eduardo Casanova They are looking for international partners. In addition, companies like Elástica Films y Funicular Films actively participate in programs of matching business, consolidating a forum that has generated close to 400 co-productions since its inception.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Cinema From Spain at the Berlinale

What is the main objective of the Spanish delegation this year?

The goal is to promote internationalization by seeking strategic partners for co-productions and analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence on the audiovisual value chain.

What impact does the Berlinale Co-Production Market have on companies?

It is a fundamental platform for foreign trade audiovisual that allows Spanish projects to find creative and financial partners among 35 selected projects from 27 countries.

How is Spanish serialized fiction represented at the festival?

Through the Berlinale Series Market Selects, where prominent titles such as «La Frontera» y «El Centro»demonstrating the high competitiveness of the national series.