“It Fills Me With Pride”: How the Basque Country Is Nurturing Its Next Generation of Filmmakers

It’s no longer a secret that Basque cinema is getting some overdue time in the spotlight.

Thanks to an almighty production boom in the region, powered by a whopping 60 percent tax rebate (increasing to 70 percent for projects shot in the Basque language, Euskera), the Basque Country’s film and TV output has never looked so healthy. And the proof is in the pudding: The Hollywood Reporter took an in-depth look at the record 45 nominations for Basque projects at this year’s Goyas, also known as “the Spanish Oscars,” after a decade of concentrated investment. Related Stories Movies Naomi Watts Dedicates Donostia Award to Her 'Mulholland Drive' Director David Lynch: "I Miss You" Movies San Sebastián Chief José Luis Rebordinos on His Final Year at the Helm -- and Being the Only Top Film Festival to Take a Political Stance