The Basque audiovisual sector has a new player. Tximu Filmak SL is a production company founded by Kevin Iglesias, Néstor López, and Pilar Sancho, which launches with a clear commitment to unique stories and the promotion of both established filmmakers and new talent.
The company arrives with a first work already completed and several projects in various stages of development, positioning it for immediate activity in festivals and in the production of fiction, documentary, and animation.
Who is behind Tximu Filmak
Kevin Iglesias is a producer of titles such as 'Jone, batzuetan' and 'Sacamantecas', and is also part of the production team at Escándalo Films. Joining him are Néstor López, director and producer, and Pilar Sancho, producer, both coming from Filmakers Monkeys, responsible for works such as 'Semillas de Kivu' and 'La gran obra'.
According to Kevin Iglesias, Tximu Filmak emerged as a natural consequence of a previous relationship of collaboration and friendship between the three partners, with the intention of developing projects that generate a clear reaction from the audience.
First premiere: the documentary Canina
The production company begins its activity with 'Canina', a documentary short film already completed and directed by Néstor López. The work will have its premiere in the Official Selection of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), one of the international reference festivals in the genre.
Fiction: from Morder a un perro to several feature films in progress
In the field of fiction, Tximu Filmak is currently working on 'Morder a un perro', an adaptation of the story by Hungarian writer Attila Veres. The film will mark Néstor López's first foray into feature-length fiction and will feature a screenplay by Pedro Rivero, known for 'El hoyo' and 'Psiconautas'.
Néstor López points out that the creation of the production company responds to a natural evolution after years of working together, and that it allows them to focus efforts on more ambitious projects with greater creative risk.
The company also has other fiction titles in development. Among them, 'Principiantes', directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, responsible for films such as 'El Autor' and 'Caníbal'; 'Los Perros', the directorial debut of Fele Martínez, in co-production with ProduccionesOFF; and 'Ehiza', by Aitzol Saratxaga, a period thriller shot in Basque and inspired by the short film of the same name, co-produced with Amania Films.
Pilar Sancho highlights that the goal of the production company is to defend free, diverse cinema committed to the vision of its creators, betting on co-production as a path for international growth without losing its own identity.
Commitment to the Basque language and directorial debuts
One of the declared pillars of Tximu Filmak is the promotion of cinema in the Basque language, visible both in 'Ehiza' and in its general philosophy of supporting new perspectives, including the directorial debuts of filmmakers who are starting out after previous experience in other areas of cinema.
Animation and documentary: other confirmed projects
In the field of animation, the production company will develop a new installment within the intellectual property Chuminadas Animadas, titled 'Conej Goi-Goian' (Conej on High), which continues the universe created from the short film 'La Gran Cita de Conej', recognized with several awards.
In the documentary field, Tximu Filmak plans to produce '24 mentiras por segundo', the new project by Javier Horcajada, the filmmaker responsible for 'Capitolio vs. Capitolio' and 'From My Cold Dead Hands'.
Why this new production company is relevant
The appearance of Tximu Filmak adds to an expanding Basque audiovisual ecosystem, with productions that cover different formats and genres, from auteur documentaries to animation with international reach. The fact that they are starting with a premiere already confirmed at IDFA and several feature films in development with recognized names in Spanish cinema anticipates sustained activity from its first year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Tximu Filmak?
The production company was created by Kevin Iglesias, Néstor López, and Pilar Sancho, based in the Basque Country.
What is the production company’s first project?
It is 'Canina', a documentary short film directed by Néstor López that will premiere in the Official Selection of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).
What type of projects will Tximu Filmak develop?
The company will work in fiction, documentary, and animation, with special attention to directorial debuts, new talent, and productions in the Basque language.
What is Morder a un perro?
It is Néstor López's first feature-length fiction film, an adaptation of a story by Hungarian writer Attila Veres, with a screenplay by Pedro Rivero.
Which other directors are collaborating with the new production company?
The announced projects include works linked to Manuel Martín Cuenca, Fele Martínez, Aitzol Saratxaga, and Javier Horcajada.
What relationship do the founders have with other production companies?
Kevin Iglesias is part of the production team at Escándalo Films, while Néstor López and Pilar Sancho come from Filmakers Monkeys.
