Jury

OFFICIAL SECTION JURY

Gracia Querejeta

Gracia Querejeta (Madrid, 1962) is among the notable directors and screenwriters in contemporary Spanish cinema. Daughter of the producer Elías Querejeta, she grew up within the film milieu and studied Ancient History in the Universidad Complutense of Madrid. After starting her career as an actress, she quickly moved into directing, making her debut with Una estación de paso (1992), which received recognition at the Seminci of Valladolid.

Throughout her career, she has developed a filmography characterized by a focus on family bonds, emotional conflicts, and ethical tensions, explored through an intimate and sensitive lens. Her films have been selected and awarded at festivals like Málaga and San Sebastián, consolidating her distinct voice within the Spanish audiovisual landscape. Besides her work in cinema, she has worked in television and contributed to the evolution of screenwriting in Spain. Her work stands out for its balance of social consciousness, psychological depth, and a carefully crafted visual narrative.

Martha Orozco

Martha Orozco is a Mexican producer and filmmaker, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), where she participates in international initiatives focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity within the film industry. She is the founder of MartFilms, an independent production company specializing in Latin American auteur cinema and projects dealing with social issues. Her work has been recognized at international festivals and by the Academia Cinematográfica Mexicana. A highlight of her work is the coproduction Allende, mi abuelo Allende, awarded the L’Oeil d’Or at Cannes in 2015.  She is interested in the hybridization of fiction and non-fiction, having promoted projects in several countries of the region, fostering co-production in emerging markets. She combines her professional work with education, having taught at institutions like the Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión in Cuba. She is a coauthor of the Manual básico de producción cinematográfica, a touchstone for cinema education in Mexico.

Mónica López

Mónica López Moyano holds a degree in Earth and Space Physics from the University of Barcelona and has almost three decades of experience in the field of meteorology and scientific communication. Since 2008, she has been leading RTVE’s Department of Meteorology, where she coordinates data analysis, forecasting, and content production for news services. Specializing in the visual treatment of complex information, she has fostered the modernization of the language used on television for climate-related outreach. Her work was awarded the Premio Ondas in 2016. She is a co-founder of Asociación de Comunicadores de Meteorología (ACOMET), where she advocates for rigor and professionalisation within the industry. She combines her technical work with outreach and participation in climate change initiatives.