Spain • Navarra: High-Impact Filming Advantage
Discover why Navarra is becoming one of Europe’s most competitive filming destinations. With an up to 50% tax rebate, streamlined and fast-track administrative procedures, and solid legal security, producers can focus entirely on creativity while reducing risk. Backed by strong institutional support and investors eager to participate in international projects, Navarra offers both epic landscapes and reliable conditions for ambitious productions.
Moderator:
Damian Perea, Producer
Panelists:
Arturo Cisneros, Managing Director, Clavna Audiovisual Cluster of Navarra
Beatriz Acinas, Board of Directors, Clavna Audiovisual Cluster of Navarra
Presented by Spain-Navarra
Speakers
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Arturo CiserosManaging Director, Clavna, Audiovisual Cluster of NavarraI have led the development of clusters, training programs, and international events, always with the same purpose: to strengthen the AV industry as an engine of innovation and growth. I’m passionate about supporting teams and partners on the journey where strategy turns into tangible achievements.
I believe collaboration is the strongest lever for growth. That’s why I connect talent, institutions, and businesses, bringing global vision, a trusted network, and hands-on execution.
Key competencies: Strategy & partnerships · Cluster development · Film/animation tax incentives · Training & talent development · Public-private financing · Animation/VFX/post-production · Executive communication.
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Damian PereaProducerDamián Perea Lezcano is a distinguished figure in the animation industry with over 26 years of experience. He is the founder and director of the International Animayo Festival, the only Spanish animation festival qualifying for the Oscar®️ for Best Animated Short Film. Perea’s career includes significant achievements, such as a Goya®️ nomination for his first short film Podría ser Peor (1999), the first animated film made in the Canary Islands. He also directed the animation for the Los García (2001) campaign for the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Finance, marking the introduction of the euro. As an associate producer and executive producer, he worked on Slide by Bill Plympton and Amanece la noche más larga, which were nominated for the Goya®️. He also won a Goya®️ for Best Animated Short Film for producing Cafuné. In addition to his production work, Perea is a member of the European Film Academy and ASIFA Hollywood. He has directed short films, music videos, and exhibitions, and has taught over 200 masterclasses worldwide. Through his Animayo Educational System, he continues to foster the next generation of animation talent.
