The San Sebastián Festival is looking for a new director

The Board of Directors of the San Sebastian Festival, composed of the City Council of San Sebastián, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the Basque Government and the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Spain, begins the public and open competition to determine the direction of the film competition, which will face its 74th edition from September 18 to 26.

The human resources consulting company specialized in selection and headhunting Batea will manage the process to relieve the current director, José Luis Rebordinos, who will leave office on December 31, 2026. The bases specify that a person with higher degree university degree, with a high level of English and communication skills in Basque and Spanish; Knowledge of French will also be an advantage.

Professional experience in management is required Reference organizations in the audiovisual and creative field, especially in the field of film festivals. Likewise, the contest demands skills such as leadership skills, team management, negotiation and communication, as well as financial and budgetary knowledge.

Candidates must send their the course of life and one cover letter with a maximum length of two pages explaining your motivation for accessing the position, your strategic vision and your contribution to the project. Registration must be formalized through the website of Batea.

The announcement for the call for the position will be published in the Official Gazette of Gipuzkoa, in the Official Gazette of the Basque Country and in the Official Gazette of the State, as well as in the Festival transparency portal.