Fuerteventura Film Commission launches new training program with never-before-offered island courses

The courses are taught by professionals with a recognized track record in nationally and internationally significant films and cinema.

Fuerteventura Film Commission has unveiled its 2026 training programme, comprising courses and workshops aimed at industry professionals and newcomers to the audiovisual sector. The curriculum will be delivered in two blocks, featuring training actions that have never before been offered on Fuerteventura and instructors with extensive experience in acclaimed series and films.

“The potential of the audiovisual industry in Fuerteventura has been more than proven in recent years,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura. “So far in 2026 the island has already hosted three film productions, both national and international, and two more feature films and a series are slated for shooting before June. It is therefore essential to continue training our professionals with specialised courses that meet industry demands and to keep generating jobs and direct benefits for our local economy,” García added.

Nereida Calero, Councilor of the Fuerteventura Film Commission, highlighted the island’s growing appeal for full‑scale productions:

“In recent years Fuerteventura has experienced a shift in the shooting model: the island is now chosen to carry out entire productions—or the majority of them— which increases the demand from productions for local professionals.”

The presentation was also attended by Adargoma Hernández, Councilor for Education and Youth.

First Block of Courses (May–July)

The inaugural block will take place at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos de Fuerteventura and includes three courses that have never been offered on the island:

Scenography (May 4‑8)

Instructor: Marcelo Pacheco, a renowned art director with over 30 years of experience in cinema, series, and television. His credits include La Catedral del Mar, La Señora, and La Favorita 1922.
Details: The course provides a comprehensive view of the creative process from concept to execution of real projects.
Registration: Opens April 27 and closes April 30 via the website www.fuerteventurafilmcommission.es.

Script – “From Idea to Documentary” (June 22‑16)

Instructor: Gracia Solera, a fiction and documentary screenwriter with two decades of experience in entertainment writing. Recent projects include Netflix’s En el nombre de ellas and HBO’s Salvar al Rey. She currently teaches documentary scriptwriting at The Core School.

Sound Post‑Production – “Audio Narrative for Film and Television” (July 6‑10)

Instructor: José Ignacio Arrufat, a leading sound professional responsible for series such as La Casa de Papel and El Internado – Las Cumbres, as well as films like A todo tren 2 and Vacaciones de Verano.

Two of these courses (scenography and sound post‑production) are delivered in partnership with ATRESMDIA FORMACIÓN, a leading communications group in Spain with key positions in television, radio, cinema, internet, advertising, and music.

Second Block (Starting September)

The second block will focus on emerging topics, offering:

• A training module on Artificial Intelligence in the audiovisual sector.
• A workshop updating environmental regulations applicable to natural settings.

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