I am a film director, writer, producer and editor with a passion for storytelling across cinema and television. I have also worked as a social media manager and events manager, and I bring creativity and commitment to every project. Based in Madrid, I collaborate across mediums from short films to international festival work, and I love tackling diverse genres from comedy to horror.

Helena Callau

I am a film director, writer, producer and editor with a passion for storytelling across cinema and television. I have also worked as a social media manager and events manager, and I bring creativity and commitment to every project. Based in Madrid, I collaborate across mediums from short films to international festival work, and I love tackling diverse genres from comedy to horror.

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I am a film director, writer, producer and editor with a passion for storytelling across cinema and television. I have also worked as a social media manager and events manager, and I bring creativity and commitment to every project.

Based in Madrid, I collaborate across mediums from short films to international festival work, and I love tackling diverse genres from comedy to horror.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Director, Writer, Producer at Independent projects (Supere smorza video clip for Fingerbiter)
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Directed, wrote and produced multiple shorts including a video clip for Fingerbiter and other independent projects.
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at Sacramentum
December 31, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Directed, wrote and edited the horror short film Sacramentum.
Assistant director, co-writer at Una Cita para Papá
December 31, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Directed and edited the comedy short-film Una Cita para Papá.
Journalism Intern at Canal Reus
December 31, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Wrote, filmed and edited content as part of a journalism internship for festival coverage.
Director at Catalina (TV Series)
December 31, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Director for segments of the TV series Catalina.
Director, Editor at 183 días y 9 horas
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Directed and edited the dance film for Pacte del Talent.
Director, Editor at Una Cita para Papá
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Directed and edited the comedy short-film Una Cita para Papá.
Directing Assistant (Youth Programmer) at Onza
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Internship directing assistant for a comedy series; involved in the TV series Catalina and a drama short-film (2025).
Director at Catalina
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Directed a drama short-film during 2025.
Youth Programmer at Festival Internacional de Cine de Tarragona (REC)
December 31, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Youth programmer for Tarragona REC; contributed to festival programming decisions.

Education

Journalism Internship at Canal Reus
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Audiovisual Communication at Universitat Rovira i Virgili
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
German language certificate B2 at Escuela Oficial de Idiomas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Masters in Film Directing at The Core School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

German Language Certificate B2
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Masters in Film Directing
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Audio Visual Communication
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services