The Team Behind

Teresa Lavina is a Spanish filmmaker, film producer, and film critic based in Galway, Ireland. Her work focuses on human rights, social justice, and the representation of underrepresented groups. Born in Bilbao, Spain in 1975, she holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Film and Documentary and a Master's Degree in the Representation of Ethnic Minorities on Screen in Ireland. 

Teresa is an accomplished documentary filmmaker. Her notable credits include *Untold Secrets* (2021), which was the first documentary which explores the abuses endured by survivors of Irish Mother and Baby Homes.  *Mincéir*, which highlights the culture and struggles of the Irish Traveller community, *Las Barreras: Un Relato de Dos Barrios*, *Breaking Barriers*, and *Las Casas Baratas de Romo: Cien Años de Historia*. 

 Teresa is also a respected film critic and a frequently selected jury member for prestigious international festivals. She is  the director of two festivals: the Irish Film Festival in Spain, the first official Irish film festival in the country, and the Ibero-American Film Festival in Ireland (IBERSCREEN), both of which showcase her dedication to cultural exchange and cinema. 

Teresa co-created and directed the "Shot by the Sea" film festival in Galway, funded by Galway 2020.

One of her primary objectives remains collaborating with film schools and organizations to promote education and artistic dialogue. Her innovative storytelling and advocacy have established her as a leading voice in contemporary European cinema.

Javier Angulo is a distinguished journalist, screenwriter, filmmaker, critic, and writer. He is a valued member of the Spanish and European film academies. A Journalism graduate, he began his career at TVE before becoming part of the founding editorial team of *El País*, holding various senior positions. In 1995, he founded the magazine *Cinemanía*, serving as its director and critic for 11 years, in addition to collaborating with the *Hoy por Hoy* program on Cadena Ser. 

Angulo has also worked with the Málaga Spanish Film Festival, created TVMálaga—the first Spanish festival dedicated to films for television—and coordinated the inaugural Tánger Spanish Film Festival. In 2008, he was appointed director of the Valladolid International Film Week (SEMINCI), a role he held for 15 years. 

An author of several books, he is also the screenwriter and co-director of the documentary *La pérdida*, which premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival in 2009 and won several international awards. He directed *La maleta de Helios*, which competed in the Official Section of the Huelva Festival in 2019. Angulo has served as a jury member at many international festivals including Montreal, Mar del Plata, BAFICI, Pune, Kerala, and Goa.

Bernardo Bergeret, is a distinguished cultural manager and a prominent figure in promoting Argentine cinema internationally. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1941 he started his career in his home country. He worked in record production, theater, and television, producing cultural works like *Un sabor a miel* and adapting plays such as *Victor o los niños en el poder*. 

After moving to Argentina, Bergeret expanded his reach, hosting radio shows, producing music and television programs, and leading FM Z95, which won the Martín Fierro award. He also organized Argentina’s first electronic music events, establishing himself as an innovative cultural pioneer.

In cinema, Bergeret held key roles at the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) as Director of Marketing and later as Director of International Affairs. In 2009, he co-founded Ventana Sur, the largest film market in Latin America, and launched *Blood Window*, a platform exclusively for Latin American genre films. His work has earned him international accreditation, including being named a "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" by the French government. With nearly seven decades of contributions to culture and film, Bergeret remains a leading advocate for Latin American arts globally.