# Film festivals in Galicia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-galicia
> Updated: 2026-09-14T18:57:51.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The 48th Lugo Film Week in Galicia is scheduled to run from September 21 to 26. Organized by the Grupo Fotocinematográfico Fonmiñá, the festival will showcase approximately 130 to 135 films selected from over 1,400 submissions, including nearly 50 Galician-language productions. The event will utilize multiple venues, such as the Auditorio Municipal Gustavo Freire and the Pazo de San Marcos, and features a visual identity commemorating the centenary of Marilyn Monroe.

In addition to the Lugo event, the inaugural ‘Cinema a pedal’ festival has launched in Nigrán. This competitive festival features 20 films from various countries, including France, Argentina, China, and India, with a thematic focus on stories involving bicycles as part of European Mobility Week.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Spanish cinemas face 3.5 million euro loss in state aid

Spanish cinemas in six regions face a 3.5 million euro loss in state aid due to a dispute between the Ministries of Culture and Finance over subsidy application criteria.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galician-film-festivals-launch-in-lugo-and-nigrn

### 2026-09-11: Lugo Film Week to host 48th edition in Galicia

The 48th Lugo Film Week will run from September 21 to 26 in Galicia, featuring 135 films, including 50 Galician productions, across multiple venues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lugo-film-week-to-host-48th-edition-in-galicia

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