Goya Awards

The Goya Awards, or Premios Goya, are the main national film awards presented annually in Spain. Established in 1987 by the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España), the awards honor outstanding achievements in the Spanish film industry, including categories such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress, among others. Named after the famous Spanish painter Francisco Goya, the awards aim to promote and celebrate Spanish cinema, recognizing both artistic and technical excellence. The winners are selected by members of the Academy, and the ceremony is widely regarded as the most prestigious event in the Spanish film calendar.