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J.A. Bayona: “Intuition is one of the most important tools a director has”

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J.A. Bayona: “Intuition is one of the most important tools a director has”

As the director of “The Orphanage” (2007) and “A Monster Calls” (2016), Spanish-born filmmaker J.A. Bayona (b. 1975) is very familiar with fantasy and the supernatural. And after directing the bloc…

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VarietyJul 11, 2025

San Sebastián 2025: Alberto Rodriguez’s ‘Los Tigres’ and J.A. Bayona-Produced Netflix Movie ‘She Walks in Darkness’ Selected Among 22 Spanish Titles
#Variety #Global #News #AlbertoRodríguez #JABayona #MovistarPlus #Netflix #SanSebastianFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2025/film/global/san-sebastian-alberto-rodriguez-j-a-bayona-1236453055/

San Sebastián: Alberto Rodriguez, J.A. Bayona-Produced Netflix Movie

Of series, San Sebastián will world premiere ‘The Anatomy of a Moment,’ also from Rodríguez, Paco Plaza’s ‘La Suerte’ and a Basque Noir from Koldo Almondoz.

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SignalAndStaticJun 7, 2025
40th Guadalajara Film Festival Opens With Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Animated Feature ‘I Am Frankelda’ as It Launches New Genre Sidebar
https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/i-am-frankelda-guadalajara-film-festival-ficg-1236418187/
#Festivals #Global #News #Annecy #FICG #GuadalajaraFilmFestival #JABayona #SummerHit #Tiger
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Guadalajara Opens with Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Pic ‘I Am Frankelda’

Mexico’s first stop-motion animated feature 'I Am Frankelda' opens the Guadalajara International Film Festival, which marks its 40th edition.

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VarietyJun 6, 2025

40th Guadalajara Film Festival Opens With Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Animated Feature ‘I Am Frankelda’ as It Launches New Genre Sidebar
#Variety #Festivals #Global #News #Annecy #FICG #GuadalajaraFilmFestival #JABayona #SummerHit #Tiger

https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/i-am-frankelda-guadalajara-film-festival-ficg-1236418187/

Guadalajara Opens with Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Pic ‘I Am Frankelda’

Mexico’s first stop-motion animated feature 'I Am Frankelda' opens the Guadalajara International Film Festival, which marks its 40th edition.

Variety
DeadlineFeb 9, 2025

‘Emilia Pérez’ Wins Best European Film At Spain’s Goya Awards; J.A. Bayona Says Attacks On Karla Sofía Gascón Must Stop
#News #EmiliaPerez #GoyaAwards #JABayona #KarlaSofiaGascón

https://deadline.com/2025/02/emilia-perez-goya-awards-karla-sofia-gascon-1236282866/

‘Emilia Pérez’ Wins Best European Film At Spain’s Goya Awards; J.A. Bayona Says Attacks On Karla Sofía Gascón Must Ease Up

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón did not attend tonight's Goya Awards in Spain, but was on the minds of folks who did, including filmmaker J.A. Bayona

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VarietyOct 23, 2024

‘Society of the Snow,’ ’Rings of Power Director J.A. Bayona Doesn’t ‘Separate’ Movies and TV: ‘There Is Only One Way of Telling a Story Right’
#Variety #Global #MarketsFestivals #JABayona #Mipcom

https://variety.com/2024/film/global/ja-bayona-mipcom-masterclass-1236187691/

J.A. Bayona on Film, TV 'Only One Way of Telling a Story Right'

J.A. Bayona broke down the differences, or lackthereof, in shooting film and TV projects during a Mipcom masterclass.

Variety
DeadlineOct 22, 2024

J. A. Bayona Reveals Why He Was Surprised That Audiences Flocked To ‘Society Of The Snow’ — MIPCOM
#News #JABayona #MIPCOM #Netflix #SocietyOfTheSnow

https://deadline.com/2024/10/j-a-bayona-society-of-the-snow-young-audiences-mipcom-1236144147/

J.A. Bayona Reveals Why He Was Surprised That Audiences Flocked To ‘Society Of The Snow’ — MIPCOM

The Spanish director said he thought only a mature, older audience would flock to Netflix's Oscar nominee.

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The Hollywood ReporterOct 21, 2024

Spain’s Most Prestigious Film School Opens Short Contest With J.A. Bayona, Daniel Brühl on the Jury
#MovieNews #Movies #DanielBruhl #International #JABayona #Spain

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spain-ja-bayona-dream-makers-daniel-bruhl-short-film-contest-1236034015/

Spain’s Most Prestigious Film School Opens Short Contest With J.A. Bayona, Daniel Brühl on the Jury

"We need to empower young students," headmaster of the Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya, told THR about the competition.

The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood ReporterJun 28, 2024

MPA Honors J.A. Bayona, Spanish Industry at First Global Awards Ceremony in Madrid
#MovieNews #Movies #International #JABayona #MPA #Netflix

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mpa-global-awards-spain-bayona-1235933682/

MPA Honors J.A. Bayona, Spanish Industry at First Global Awards Ceremony in Madrid

The 'Society of the Snow' director received the MPA Creator Award at the event held Friday night.

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VarietyJun 28, 2024

J.A. Bayona Honored in Madrid as MPA Awards Held Abroad for First Time
#Variety #Awards #Global #News #JABayona #Madrid #MotionPictureAssociation

https://variety.com/2024/awards/awards/j-a-bayona-mpa-awards-madrid-1236056417/

J.A. Bayona Honored at First MPA Awards Held Abroad

The MPA honored individuals for "strengthening the country’s vibrant creative sector and defending the global film, TV and streaming industry."

Variety