Advances in Film Law with Ernest Urtasun

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
The Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, speaking at a public event about the new cinematographic legislation, with background graphics illustrating key concepts of the future law.

Advances in the Cinema Law with Ernest Urtasun

The Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, has emphasized the essential collaboration with the autonomous communities to clear the path for the new cinematographic legislation. His public commitment is to achieve definitive approval of this regulation before the end of 2025. This horizon is reinforced by a parallel initiative: an educational plan designed to fully incorporate the law into the sector's training programs, providing teaching materials and tools to educational centers and professionals. 🎬

A Training Plan to Lay the Foundations

The training strategy seeks to democratize knowledge about the future regulation. It is not just about publishing a legal text, but about providing practical resources such as pedagogical guides, interactive workshops, and learning modules. The goal is to empower educators and industry workers themselves to deeply understand the law's mechanisms and apply them effectively in real projects. This approach aims to transform the legislation from a theoretical document into an everyday work tool.

Key Tools of the Educational Plan:
  • Specialized Guides and Manuals adapted to different training levels.
  • Interactive Resources and Digital Platforms for dynamic learning.
  • Training Programs for Teachers and trainers in the audiovisual sector.
Collaboration with the autonomous communities is the pillar to unlock a law that will revitalize our cinema. An educational plan will ensure it is not just a text, but a living tool for the sector.

Expected Impact and Measurable Objectives

The upcoming regulation promises a series of concrete transformations for the Spanish cinematographic landscape. Among its most notable effects are the modernization and digitization of historical film archives, thereby facilitating their preservation and access. Likewise, it will boost support for local creation and establish mechanisms for greater transparency in public funding of projects, aiming to foster a more robust and sustainable industry.

Verifiable Commitments of the Future Law:
  • Digitization of Archives: Preservation of cinematographic heritage and improved public access.
  • Promotion of Local Production: Specific support mechanisms for Spanish creators.
  • Transparency in Funding: Clear and accessible processes for applying for public grants.

An Anticipated Wait

While the sector and fans await with anticipation the materialization of these changes, there persists the feeling that any significant delay could turn this legislative process into a prolonged and unnecessary plot. The analogy with a suspense movie that drags on longer than expected is inevitable. The hope lies in the combination of territorial dialogue and a solid training strategy allowing this law to premiere on time, meeting the renewal expectations demanded by the Spanish cultural industry. 🍿