Goya Awards

The Goya Awards are Spain’s prestigious national film awards, presented annually by the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain (Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España). Established in 1987, the awards honor excellence in Spanish cinema across various categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress, among others. Named after the renowned Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, the awards aim to celebrate and promote the country’s cinematic achievements and talent. The Goya Awards are considered the most significant film awards in Spain and serve as a major indicator of success in the Spanish film industry.