Borja López Fernández

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communication Assistant at Sitges Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Public communications, press releases, copywriting and content creation in Catalan, Spanish and English; building media relations and supporting press/communications needs.
Social Media / Community Manager Assistant at Filmin
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Copywriting & content creation; data analysis & digital marketing; supported social media strategy and campaigns; earned a letter of recommendation from the Marketing team.
Film Producer at Freelance / Various
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Produced projects including Cura Sana (2023) nominated at Gaudí Awards and Crystal Bear winner at Berlinale; Canción Palentina (2023) selected at BCN Film Fest.
Director at Independent Projects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed Blattodea (2024) at Eixample Teatre; involved in overall creative leadership of the project.
Screenwriter at Independent Projects
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Wrote Génesis (2019) at ESCAC; ongoing directing and scripting work including Blattodea (2024).
Young Jury at Sitges Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Member of the Young Jury in Sitges Film Festival (2024).
Editorial Staff / Photography / Communications at San Sebastian International Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Credited press work including editorial content, photography, content creation and communications.
Informator at CaixaForum BCN / MagmaCultura
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Customer service and promotion of culture; informator role.
Book Seller at Abacus
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sant Jordi’s campaign; cultural retail engagement.
Podcaster at El Séptimo Arde
January 1, 2021 - Present
Host and producer for podcast series covering film awards and industry topics; active since 2021.
Podcaster at Temporada de Premios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Podcast series focusing on award seasons and festival insights; ongoing since 2022.
Volunteer at Residència Barcelona
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Care for the elderly; volunteer work contributing to community wellbeing.
Film Producer at Freelance / Independent Producer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced Cura Sana (2023): nominated at Gaudí Awards and Crystal Bear winner at Berlinale; Canción Palentina (2023): selected at BCN Film Fest.
Director & Screenwriter at Self-Directed Projects
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed and wrote Blattodea (2024) at Eixample Teatre; Génesis (2019) at ESCAC.
Director & Screenwriter at Blattodea (Eixample Teatre)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and wrote Blattodea (2024) at Eixample Teatre.
Director & Screenwriter at Génesis (ESCAC project)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Directed and wrote Génesis (2019) at ESCAC.
Young Jury at DocsBarcelona
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Member of the Young Jury.
Editorial Staff at San Sebastián International Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Credited press: Editorial Staff, Photography, Content creation, Communication.

Education

Specialty Master’s Degree in Screenwriting at ESCAC (Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
María Luz Morales Program at Charles III University of Madrid
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Degree in Cinematography at ESCAC (Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) + Humanistic Baccalaureate at Jesús Maria Sant Andreu School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
North American Baccalaureate Diploma (Diploma Dual) at Academica
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Specialty Master’s Degree in Screenwriting at ESCAC (Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
María Luz Morales Program - Campus specialized in film and series reviews and information at Charles III University of Madrid
January 1, 2024 - January 10, 2026
Degree in Cinematography at ESCAC (Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
ESO + Humanistic Baccalaureate at Jesús Maria Sant Andreu School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
North American Baccalaureate Diploma Dual at Academica
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Driver's license
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services