Active Industry Professionals: Up-to-Date Film Training in Bilbao
The faculty at ECPV consists of active film professionals who balance their work on set with teaching. This allows them to stay constantly updated and share the latest industry trends, tools, and methodologies with students.
Located in Bilbao, ECPV offers high-quality training led by experts who live and breathe cinema every day, providing students with an education closely connected to the real-world film industry.
Teachers - Diplomas Film Direction
Guillermo Rivera
Academic Coordinator
★Filmmaker and lecturer at ECPV, he was nominated for Best Director for DENISE at Actrum. He collaborates with the Fondation Montresso and is preparing his second short film, Saber, No soy persona, after working with ESCAC Films and writing
Izaskun Artegui Alcaide
Research workshop tutor
★Professor and researcher at the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Gerardo Tomé
Film directing teacher
★He has worked in the directing department for commercials, music videos, short films, series, and movies.
Alberto Garcia Ballesteros
Profesor de cine e historia
★Graduate in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Paris, he worked at the Duhok Film Festival (Iraq)
Ana Julia Silvino
Professor of Critical Thinking and Cinema
★She holds a degree in Film Curating from Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola (UPV-EHU), and participated in the 5th Talent Press Rio de Janeiro (2021) by Berlinale Talents.
Ibai Ariztegi
Professor of Film Screenwriting
★"12 Gosari" (Winner of the Basque Government Development Aid 2024) or Assistant Director for the play La boda de otros (2024).
Iker Reyes
Film History Professor
★Postgraduate in Creation at Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola while preparing his first feature film.
Mariana Unda
Art history teacher
★Production scholarship, in the Visual Arts modality of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia
Soledad Santelices
Production, financing and distribution teacher
★Founding partner of INCUBADORA, with experience in Latin America and Europe. She founded the Quito International Film Festival and the LADAE laboratory.
Sara Fantova
Film directing teacher
★His short film “Don't wake me up” premiered in the official section of the 63 Seminci and was in Rotterdam
Alba Lozano
Script teacher
★His short film “Non Grata” (2022) wins the Best Short Film Award at the Alicante Festival (Goya Qualifier)
Ainara López
Film editing tutor
★He has worked under the orders of Nacho Vigalondo, Julio Medem, Gracia Querejeta
Joseba Beristain
Soundtrack teacher
★Nominated for the Goya Awards for the soundtrack of "Unicornio Wars"
Urko de los Ríos
Script teacher
★Works on the development of the series Pegasus for Alea Media and HBO Max, and sells the rights of the series Haizea to Bainet Producciones.
Ane Berriotxoa
Professor of Cinematography Direction
★Her short film "Bat" was selected for the Too Cool for School section at Cannes.
Teachers - Diplomas Direction of photography
Lara Vilanova
Professor of Cinematography Direction
★Nominated for several photography awards in documentaries.
Edu G Mon
Professor of Lighting and Cinematography
★He has participated in notable productions such as "The Platform" (2019), "Terminator: Dark Fate" (2019), and "The Platform 2" (2024).
Izaskun Artegui Alcaide
Research workshop tutor
★Professor and researcher at the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Alba Lozano
Script teacher
★His short film “Non Grata” (2022) wins the Best Short Film Award at the Alicante Festival (Goya Qualifier)
Rodrigo De Pablo
Cinematography teacher
★Ha trabajado para productoras como; Movistar + o Telecinco Cinema
Artur-Pol Camprubí
Cinematography teacher
★"Hafreiat" and "Tolyatti Adrift", documentaries in which he is the photographer, have won awards and mentions at different festivals
Ernesto Báez
Cinematography Tutor
★Director of Photography for the Disney+ series Never Open That Door.
Ane Berriotxoa
Professor of Cinematography Direction
★Her short film "Bat" was selected for the Too Cool for School section at Cannes.
Xabier Elkorobarrutia
Editing teacher
★He has worked in Television, Documentaries, Advertising, and Music Videos as a Camera Operator, Editor, or Colorist.
Guillermo Rivera
Academic Coordinator
★Filmmaker and lecturer at ECPV, he was nominated for Best Director for DENISE at Actrum. He collaborates with the Fondation Montresso and is preparing his second short film, Saber, No soy persona, after working with ESCAC Films and writing
Ainara López
Film editing tutor
★He has worked under the orders of Nacho Vigalondo, Julio Medem, Gracia Querejeta
Teachers - Diplomas Film editing and sound
Benito Macias Canton
Profesor posproducción de sonido
★Visions du Reel, San Sebastian, DOK Leipzig, PUNTO DE VISTA
JIMMY SOLÓRZANO
Profesor de posproducciónde sonido
★Si l’amor - Alejandro Arroyo, Nudes (EP 07, 08, 09) - Sofia Farré
Mikel R. Nieto
Sound Post-Production Teacher
★He focuses on the study of the different sociocultural and political aspects that arise from the act of listening.
Asier García de Albizu
Sound and post-production teacher
★He has worked on films such as Un mal día lo tiene cualquiera and Culpa mía.
Juan Montoto Ugarte
Direct sound teacher
★He has worked in productions such as "La casa de papel" or "Terminator Dark Fate"
Alba Lozano
Script teacher
★His short film “Non Grata” (2022) wins the Best Short Film Award at the Alicante Festival (Goya Qualifier)
Izaskun Artegui Alcaide
Research workshop tutor
★Professor and researcher at the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Ainara López
Film editing tutor
★He has worked under the orders of Nacho Vigalondo, Julio Medem, Gracia Querejeta
Xabier Elkorobarrutia
Editing teacher
★He has worked in Television, Documentaries, Advertising, and Music Videos as a Camera Operator, Editor, or Colorist.
Guillermo Rivera
Academic Coordinator
★Filmmaker and lecturer at ECPV, he was nominated for Best Director for DENISE at Actrum. He collaborates with the Fondation Montresso and is preparing his second short film, Saber, No soy persona, after working with ESCAC Films and writing
Teachers - Diplomas Interpretation for film and theater
Paule Barcenilla
Acting teacher
★She has worked with directors such as Koldo Serra and Daniel Calparsoro.
Nerea Martínez Martín
Body movement teacher.
★Award for Best Female Performer for her role in Euria.
Ibai Ariztegi
Professor of Film Screenwriting
★"12 Gosari" (Winner of the Basque Government Development Aid 2024) or Assistant Director for the play La boda de otros (2024).
Karen Plata
Teacher of writing from a poetic thinking perspective.
★Screenwriter for the films Las hostilidades and El diablo fuma.
Teachers - Master's degrees Film production
Soledad Santelices
Production, financing and distribution teacher
★Founding partner of INCUBADORA, with experience in Latin America and Europe. She founded the Quito International Film Festival and the LADAE laboratory.
Gonzalo Gómez Lobato
Professor of marketing for whom
★She has worked on films such as REC4, Summer Camp, and Sunshine on Leith, among others.
Joan Sala
Filmin programmer
★Filmin created the Atlàntida Film Fest, where Joan works as a programmer
Gorka Riaño
Lawyer specialized in tax relief
★Lawyer specialized in TMT law (Information Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), as well as in financial and strategic advisory services
Ana Angulo Umaran
Professor of Production
★She has developed projects such as "Cinco Lobitos," "Dena Asmatuta Dago," "Lucía," and "Prioridades."
Nerea SanJuan
Intellectual property expert.
★Director in the Culture, Sports, and Entertainment department at the Madrid office of Andersen.
Ismael Martín
Professor of Distribution and Markets
★Numerous Goya nominations, and two Oscar nominations with MADRE and AQUEL NO ERA YO
Kevin Iglesias
Production teacher
★The producer of feature films such as Jone Batzuetan, La Casa en el Árbol, and Deviant.
Teachers - Master's degrees MASTER'S DEGREE IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
Ernesto Báez
Cinematography Tutor
★Director of Photography for the Disney+ series Never Open That Door.
Xabier Elkorobarrutia
Editing teacher
★He has worked in Television, Documentaries, Advertising, and Music Videos as a Camera Operator, Editor, or Colorist.
Benito Macias Canton
Profesor posproducción de sonido
★Visions du Reel, San Sebastian, DOK Leipzig, PUNTO DE VISTA
María Rojo
Acting Direction Teacher
★She is a graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts and holds a degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.
Alba Lozano
Script teacher
★His short film “Non Grata” (2022) wins the Best Short Film Award at the Alicante Festival (Goya Qualifier)
Soledad Santelices
Production, financing and distribution teacher
★Founding partner of INCUBADORA, with experience in Latin America and Europe. She founded the Quito International Film Festival and the LADAE laboratory.
Mikel R. Nieto
Sound Post-Production Teacher
★He focuses on the study of the different sociocultural and political aspects that arise from the act of listening.
Urko de los Ríos
Script teacher
★Works on the development of the series Pegasus for Alea Media and HBO Max, and sells the rights of the series Haizea to Bainet Producciones.
Ainara López
Film editing tutor
★He has worked under the orders of Nacho Vigalondo, Julio Medem, Gracia Querejeta
Rodrigo De Pablo
Cinematography teacher
★Ha trabajado para productoras como; Movistar + o Telecinco Cinema
Gerardo Tomé
Film directing teacher
★He has worked in the directing department for commercials, music videos, short films, series, and movies.
Teachers - Master's degrees Costume design for film
Usue Peña
Master's Costume Tutor
★She has participated in over 40 productions alongside directors such as José Luis Cuerda and Paul Greengrass.
Elena Picaza
Costume Setting Professor
★Worked with Enrique Urbizu, Julio Medem o Alex de la Iglesia
Eva Urkiza
Professor of costume tailoring for film
★She has worked for many renowned national and international directors.
Jone Sánchez
Professor of Film Makeup and Special Effects
★A lifetime dedicated to the profession of image.
Betitxe Saitua
Professor of stage costume design.
★She specialized in High Fashion Design and Pattern Making at the Javier Barroeta School of Haute Couture.
Ane Berriotxoa
Professor of Cinematography Direction
★Her short film "Bat" was selected for the Too Cool for School section at Cannes.
Teachers - Master's degrees CHARACTERIZATION SFX
Mario Campoy
Styling and characterization tutor
★Winner of a Goya Award for Best Visual Effects for "The Platform" (El hoyo).
Jone Sánchez
Professor of Film Makeup and Special Effects
★A lifetime dedicated to the profession of image.
Teachers - Courses Screenplay and dramaturgy
Urko de los Ríos
Script teacher
★Works on the development of the series Pegasus for Alea Media and HBO Max, and sells the rights of the series Haizea to Bainet Producciones.
Goizeder Urtasun
Script Analyst and Screenwriter
★Screenwriter and director known for her social and cultural commitment, creator of projects such as Ximeneiak and Modu Modua.
Karen Plata
Teacher of writing from a poetic thinking perspective.
★Screenwriter for the films Las hostilidades and El diablo fuma.
Pedro Rivero
Script teacher
★Winner of a Goya Award and nominated for another for "Birdboy" and "El hoyo," screenwriter of "El hoyo 2" and "La fiebre de los ricos."
Ibai Ariztegi
Professor of Film Screenwriting
★"12 Gosari" (Winner of the Basque Government Development Aid 2024) or Assistant Director for the play La boda de otros (2024).
Asier Navío
Screenwriting teacher
★He has been part of various creative projects and written two feature films.
Teachers - Courses Cinematographic dubbing
Txemi del Olmo
Dubbing tutor
★He has worked as a voiceover artist and dubbing actor for EiTB, TVE, Cuatro, Antena 3, La Ser, and Los 40 Principales.
Teachers - Workshops Youth Interpreting
Nikole Olabarrieta
Acting teacher for young people
★She participates in the feature film "Gatos," directed by Luis Navarrete, and "Culpa," directed by Álvaro Vélez.
Teachers - Workshops initation-script
Urko de los Ríos
Script teacher
★Works on the development of the series Pegasus for Alea Media and HBO Max, and sells the rights of the series Haizea to Bainet Producciones.
Teachers - Intensive Courses Summer school
Gerardo Tomé
Film directing teacher
★He has worked in the directing department for commercials, music videos, short films, series, and movies.
Benito Macias Canton
Profesor posproducción de sonido
★Visions du Reel, San Sebastian, DOK Leipzig, PUNTO DE VISTA
Ane Berriotxoa
Professor of Cinematography Direction
★Her short film "Bat" was selected for the Too Cool for School section at Cannes.