Elena Picaza
Costume Setting Professor - ECPV
★ Worked with Enrique Urbizu, Julio Medem o Alex de la Iglesia
Professional Experience
Elena Picaza studied Design, Fashion, and Scenic Costume Design in Bilbao during the 1980s.
In 1990, she began her career in cinema as a costume assistant with the film *TODO POR LA PASTA* directed by Enrique Urbizu and worked with most Basque directors such as Álex de la Iglesia on *EL DÍA DE LA BESTIA* and *ACCIÓN MUTANTE*, as well as with Julio Medem and Imanol Uribe.
She quickly moved to Madrid, expanding her range of directors to include Iciar Bollaín (*TE DOY MIS OJOS*), Manolo Gutiérrez Aragón, Manuel Iborra, and Gerardo Herrero, among others.
In recent years, she has worked for digital platforms such as Netflix on series like *HISPANIA*, *VELVET*, and *LAS CHICAS DEL CABLE*, where she served as costume designer for the last two seasons.
Our Teachers
The teaching staff of the Basque Country Film School consists of active professionals who combine their work on film sets with educational duties. This direct connection with the industry allows them to stay constantly up-to-date and provide students with training based on the latest trends, tools, and methods in the film sector.