New York City will host the inaugural edition of And The Goya Goes To…New Spanish Films, a landmark showcase celebrating the bold, diverse, and internationally acclaimed voices of contemporary Spanish cinema.
Taking place from April 16–19, 2026, this first-of-its-kind event in over fifteen years brings a curated selection of Goya Award winners and nominees to Manhattan, alongside more than 20 filmmakers, actors, and industry leaders from Spain.

Inspired by the Premios Goya — Spain’s most prestigious film awards — the program creates a vibrant cultural bridge between Spain and New York, uniting tradition and innovation, artistry and industry, in one of the world’s most dynamic cultural capitals.

The program opens on April 16 at NYU’s Espacio de Culturas with a special tribute marking the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences and the centennial of legendary screenwriter Rafael Azcona, in what has been declared El Año Azcona.
The evening will feature a special presentation of Belle Époque by Fernando Trueba, Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film.
The official Opening Night on April 17 will present the New York Premiere of Los Domingos (Sundays), directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, winner of the 2026 Goya Award for Best Film, accompanied by a red carpet event and special guests at Village East by Angelika.

From April 16–19, the festival transforms New York into a meeting point between Spain and Manhattan — between cinematic heritage and contemporary storytelling — bringing the energy of the Goya Awards across the Atlantic in an intimate yet powerful format.

Program Highlights
The curated lineup features some of the most celebrated Spanish films of the year, including:
● Goya Award Winner – Best Film: Los Domingos by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa (Opening Night)
● Goya Nominees – Best Film: Sirât (Oliver Laxe) Maspalomas (José Mari Goenaga & Aitor Arregi) La Cena (Manuel Gómez Pereira) Sorda (Eva Libertad)
● Goya Winners: Tardes de Soledad by Albert Serra (Best Documentary) Decorado by Alberto Vázquez (Best Animated Film)
● Special Tribute Screening (April 16): Belle Époque by Fernando Trueba

Industry & Public Programs
Beyond screenings, the event will host key conversations exploring transatlantic collaboration and contemporary filmmaking. These events are Free and open to the public and with simultaneous translation available:
● Spain As a Filming Destination – A Dialogue with New York
Saturday, April 18 | 1:00 PM – Village East by Angelika

A high-level industry panel on co-productions, tax incentives, and global production opportunities.
● Spanish Cinema Today: In Front of and Behind the Camera
Sunday, April 19 | 1:00 PM – Village East by Angelika
Conversations with filmmakers shaping Spain’s cinematic present.

Why Now
Spanish cinema is experiencing a moment of creative expansion, global visibility, and artistic urgency. As stories travel faster than borders, this showcase offers a timely platform for cultural exchange—connecting audiences, filmmakers, and industry leaders across languages and markets.
Since 2023, Spain has emerged as a leading international production hub, balancing box office success with bold auteur cinema. The industry has also made significant strides toward gender equity, with 46.5% of national productions including female participation in directing or screenwriting, reflecting a dynamic and evolving creative landscape.

Participating Institutions & Guests

The program will welcome prominent filmmakers and representatives from leading cultural and industry organizations, including:
● Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain
● ICAA (Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts)
● Audiovisual from Spain – Where Talent Ignites (ICEX Spain Trade and Investment)
● NYU Espacio de Culturas
● Consulate General of Spain in New York – Spain Arts & Culture
● Instituto Cervantes New York
● New York State film authorities and international producers

About And The Goya Goes To…
And The Goya Goes To… New Spanish Films is a curated showcase dedicated to amplifying the most compelling voices in Spanish cinema today. By bringing award-winning films and creators to New York, the program fosters cultural dialogue and strengthens ties between Spain and the United States through the power of storytelling.

More Info: www.NewSpanishFilms.com
Box Office: Tickets General: $15 and Senior Students: $10 / Goya Pass: $

PROGRAM
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 – KICK-OFF
HONORING RAFAEL AZCONA’S YEAR + 40 YEARS OF SPAIN FILM ACADEMY
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NYU
Espacio de Culturas
6:00 pm: Honoring one of the most influential screenwriters in Spanish cinema, Rafael Azcona, on the 100th anniversary of his birth, and celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Film Academy.
Distinguished guests: Susan Youdelman Azcona; Fernando Méndez-Leite, President of the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain; Camilo Vázquez, Acting Director of the ICAA; Marta de Blas, Consul General of Spain in New York; and Jordana Medelson, Director of NYU Espacio de Culturas.

6:30 pm: BELLE ÉPOQUE
Fernando Trueba | Spain | Fiction | 1992 | 105 min.
9:00 pm: Reception to follow.
*RSVP required. ID must be presented at the door

LOS DOMINGOS

FRIDAY, APRIL 17
OPENING NIGHT
Village East by Angelika (Theater 1)
6:00 pm: Red Carpet
7:00 pm: LOS DOMINGOS / SUNDAYS – Best Picture – Goya Awards 2026
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa | Spain–France | Fiction | 2025 | 115 min
*Followed by Q&A with actors Patricia Lopez Arnaiz, Nagore Aranburu

AFTERNOONS OF SOLITUDE

SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Village East by Angelika (Theater 5)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PANEL 1: Spain as a film hub / Industria España como destino.
Reception to follow
2:30 pm: TARDES DE SOLEDAD / AFTERNOONS OF SOLITUDE – Best Documentary – Goya Awards
Albert Serra | Spain | Documentary | 2024 | 125 min.
*Followed by Q&A with producer Pedro Palacios

5:15 pm: SIRÂT
Oliver Laxe | Spain–France | Fiction | 2025 | 115 min.
*Followed by Q&A

MASPALOMAS

8:00 pm: MASPALOMAS
Jose Mari Goenaga, Aitor Arregi | Spain | Fiction | 2025 | 115 min.
*Followed by Q&A with actress Nagore Aranburu

SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Village East by Angelika Cinema
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PANEL 2: Spanish Cinema Today: In Front of and Behind the Camera /
El cine español hoy: delante y detrás de cámaras

DECORADO

2:30 pm: DECORADO
Alberto Vázquez | Spain | Animation | 2025 | 89 min.
Best Animation – Goya Awards
*Followed by Q&A with producer Iván Miñambres.

LA CENA

4:45 pm: LA CENA / THE DINNER
Manuel Gómez Pereira | Spain–France | Fiction | 2025 | 106 min.
*Followed by Q&A with director Manuel Gomez Pereira & producer Cristóbal García.

Closing Night Film
7:00 pm: SORDA / DEAF
Eva Libertad | Spain | Fiction | 2025 | 100 min.
*Followed by Q&A with Alvaro Cervantes

PANELS
SPAIN AS A FILMING DESTINATION – A DIALOGUE WITH NEW YORK
Saturday, April 18 | 1:00 PM
*Simultaneous Translation Available
A conversation on Spain and New York as key hubs for international film production—exploring tax incentives, co-productions, and cross-Atlantic opportunities. With representatives from ICAA, ICEX, and the NY Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and featuring producers Iván Miñambres (Decorado), Pedro Palacios (Tardes de Soledad), and director Alex Lora sharing their experiences. Moderator: Breixo Viejo, Lawrence Herbert School
of Communications, Hofstra University

SPANISH CINEMA TODAY: IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CAMERA
Sunday, April 19 | 1:00 pm – FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
*Simultaneous Translation Available
An open dialogue on the current state of Spanish cinema, its narratives, aesthetics, and challenges, from the perspective of those who create the stories and those who make them possible.

Participants: Directors and actors invited to the festival.
Moderated by Julia Solomonoff, NYU Tisch Graduate Film

TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission
$15 per screening
Students & Seniors
$10 per screening
The Goya Pass
$100
Includes access to all screenings, plus invitations to the Opening and Closing Receptions, with priority seating.

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