Madrid will soon become the center of the Spanish film industry once again. On December 13, the IFEMA palace in the capital will host the 31st Forqué Awards ceremony. These awards have long established themselves as one of the key events in the world of cinema, setting the tone for the upcoming awards season. The event aims to shine a spotlight on Spain’s audiovisual sector, recognizing not only feature films but also television series and outstanding acting performances in special categories.
The Egeda Gold Medal deserves special attention, awarded to producers for their contributions to the industry. This year, the honorary award goes to Emma Lustres. Enrique Cerezo, president of the Egeda organization responsible for the awards, noted, “This recognition reflects the important role Emma Lustres has played in the creation of some of the most memorable works in our recent cinema.”
The selection process for nominees began well before the announcement, with open submissions from all interested parties. Afterward, Egeda members cast their votes. In addition, for several years there has been a special ‘Audience Choice Award’ category, allowing the public to have their say. In 2024, the film ‘Casa en Flames’ received this distinction.
This year, the nominations were distributed fairly evenly, though there were clear favorites. The film ‘Sorda’ took the lead with four nominations, making it the most mentioned title on the 2025 list. Close behind are ‘Maspalomas’ and the series ‘Poquita fe’, each with three nominations.
Best Feature Film:
- Los domingos
- Maspalomas
- Sirat
- Sorda
Best Animated Feature Film:
- Bella
- Decorado
- El tesoro de barracuda
- La luz de Aisha
Best Documentary Feature:
- 2025. Todos somos Gaza
- Eloy de la Iglesia. Adicto al cine
- Flores para Antonio
- Tardes de Soledad
Best Short Film:
- Ángulo muerto
- El cuento de una noche de verano
- Una cabeza en la pared
Best Actor:
- Alberto San Juan for “La cena”
- Álvaro Cervantes for “Sorda”
- Jose Ramon Sorois for “Maspalomas”
- Mario Casas for “Muy lejos”
Best Actress:
- Ángela Cervantes for “La ruina”
- Miriam Garlo for “Sorda”
- Nora Navas for “Mi amiga Eva”
- Patricia López Arnaiz for “Los domingos”
Best Latin American Film of the Year:
- Belén
- La misteriosa mirada del Flamenco
- La ola
- Papeles
Award for Fostering Values in Cinema:
- Enemigos
- Los domingos
- Maspalomas
- Sorda
Best Drama Series:
- Anatomía de un instante
- Animal
- Poquita fe (Season 2)
- Pubertat
Best Actor in a Drama Series:
- Álvaro Morte for “Anatomía de un instante”
- Javier Cámara for “Yakarta”
- Luis Saera for “Animal”
- Raúl Simas for “Poquita fe” (Season 2)
Best Actress in a Drama Series:
- Candela Peña for “Furia”
- Carolina Yuste for “La canción”
- Esperanza Pedreño for “Poquita fe” (Season 2)
- Ingrid García-Jonsson for “Superstar”
By the way, the Forqué Awards were established in 1996 by EGEDA (the association for the management of audiovisual producers’ rights) to promote the Spanish film industry and recognize the achievements of its contributors. The award is named after José María Forqué, one of the most iconic directors and producers in Spanish cinema history. Not only was he a talented filmmaker, but he was also one of the founders of EGEDA. Over the years, the Forqué Awards have become one of Spain’s most prestigious honors and are often referred to as the “prelude” to the country’s main film award, the Goya.
