As part of the “Where Talent Ignites” event, Audiovisual From Spain, under ICEX, premieres three new short films at Cannes.

Short films directed byCarla Simón,Turbo (Pau López andGerardo del Hierro ), andNicolás Méndez, blending film, fashion, music, animation, and design

Cannes, FranceMay 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the 2026 Where Talent Ignites campaign, Audiovisual From Spain, an internationalization project promoted by ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, premiered three new short films in Cannes.

The three short films, released on May 17 during the Cannes Film Festival, expand the campaign’s international narrative by linking Audiovisual From Spain creations with fashion, music, animation, design, dance, and contemporary visual culture.

The films are now available globally at: https://spainwheretalentignites.com

The three works bring together several internationally renowned Spanish cross-disciplinary creative talents:

“Flamenco” directed by Carla Simón, starring Rocío Molina, revisits flamenco through a contemporary cinematic lens. Produced by Mamma Team, it features performances by Niño de Elche, Dolores La Agujeta, Carmela Greco, and Ángeles Toledano.
“La Llama“ directed by Turbo (Pau López andGerardo del Hierro ), explores Spanish creativity and design through animation. Produced by White Horse and Apartamento, with character design by Jaime Hayon, music by Yerai Cortés, and vocals by La Tania.
“La Tarara“ directed by Nicolás Méndez, produced by CANADA, navigates the worlds of fashion and cinematic storytelling, starring Ingrid García-Jonsson, Bárbara Lennie, and Lucas Catalán, with special appearances by Rossy de Palma, Eugenia Silva, Milena Smit, Arón Piper, and Miguel Bernardeau.

Together, these three films reflect a cross-disciplinary vision of contemporary Spanish creativity and reinforce Spain’s growing international influence in the audiovisual and creative industries.

Elisa Carbonell, CEO of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, stated: “The international visibility ofAudiovisual From Spain talent is experiencing an extraordinary moment.Through projects likeWhere Talent Ignites, we aim to continue strengthening Spain’s global positioning by showcasing the diversity, innovation, and international potential of Spanish talent, linking audiovisual creation with other creative industries.“

The Cannes Film Festival premiere comes during a year of strong international momentum for Audiovisual From Spain creations, marked by selections at major film festivals, multiple awards, and growing global attention on Spanish filmmakers, creators, and production companies.

Following the Cannes Film Festival, these films will continue to be screened internationally as part of the 2026 Where Talent Ignites campaign, and will be presented during the Spanish Film Showcase at Cinépolis cinemas in Mexico City from May 27 to 31, as well as at additional international festivals and industry screenings throughout the year.

Watch the films:
https://spainwheretalentignites.com

Media materials:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1CZ5QuzNSEs9k8J41MR1UPZpbkNpsnM08

AboutAudiovisual From Spain – ICEX
Audiovisual From Spain is an international brand created by ICEX Spain Trade and Investment to promote Spanish audiovisual talent, content, and industry capabilities in key global markets, film festivals, and professional events.