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Fernando Cayo Accepts Águila de Oro at Aguilar Film Festival, Urges Greater Streaming Space for Short Films

The ceremony signaled a leadership transition with Jorge Sanz stepping down after 37 editions.

Overview

  • At the Cine Amor closing gala in Aguilar de Campoo, the Valladolid-born actor received the festival’s top honor and called short films a fundamental school for new talent.
  • Cayo argued that shorts deserve stronger placement on streaming platforms, citing a period of unprecedented international momentum for Spanish audiovisual work.
  • The jury named Bea Lema’s El cuerpo de Cristo best short, with additional honors including a special mention for Theo Panagopoulos’s The flowers stand silently, witnessing.
  • Other awards highlighted Spanish and international talent across direction, performances, screenplay, cinematography, editing and production design.
  • The evening included a concert by singer-songwriter Marwán, with the municipally organized festival supported by national, regional and private sponsors.