The nominees were announced yesterday.
On January 13, 2026, the Spanish Film Academy officially announced the nominees for the 40th edition of the Goya Awards, set to take place in Barcelona on February 28. This year’s nominees include standout films such as Los domingos, Más palomas, Gaua, and Decorado, among others.
What makes this edition especially notable is the significant presence of former students from the School of Film and Visual Production (ECPV) working behind the scenes. Their technical skills and dedication have contributed to the success of several productions nominated for Spain’s most prestigious film awards.
ECPV Talent in the 2026 Goya-Nominated Films
🎥 Gaua
- Sendoa Elejalde — Camera Assistant
Sendoa’s work as a camera assistant and technical support was crucial in achieving the film’s impressive visual style.
🎬 Más palomas
- Mikel Villegas — Electrician
- Eduard Vinatoru — Electrician
- Sendoa Elejalde — Camera Assistant
In this technically acclaimed film, Mikel and Eduard worked as electricians, responsible for lighting and creating the film’s visual atmospheres. Sendoa provided valuable support from the camera department.
⚡ Los domingos
- Sandra Apausa — Electrician
- Eduard Vinatoru — Electrician
With Los domingos leading the nominations this year, Sandra and Eduard’s work as electricians has been key to shaping the film’s visual identity.
🎞️ Los domingos
- Aitzol Saratxaga — Video Assist
Aitzol played an essential role in image control during filming, supporting communication between the camera and the director through video assist.
🎛️ Decorado
- Joseba Hernández — Post-Production Supervisor
Joseba’s expertise in supervising post-production has been vital in refining the final look and polish of the film.
Training That Drives the Film Industry Forward
The involvement of these ECPV alumni in multiple Goya-nominated productions highlights the school’s excellence in technical education. It shows how the school prepares its students to join professional teams and contribute at the highest level, fueling the continued success of Spanish cinema both nationally and internationally.
Ready to Join the Next Generation Behind the Camera?
If you’re passionate about film and audiovisual production, enroll at ECPV starting January 15 and prepare to become part of the creative and technical teams shaping the future of the audiovisual industry.
Don’t miss your chance to develop your skills and work on projects that could be the next Goya nominees. Your film career starts here!
