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Pilar Palomero
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At the 13th Gaudí Awards in 2021
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| Born | 1980 (age 44–45) Zaragoza, Spain
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| Occupation | Director, screenwriter |
Pilar Palomero (born in 1980) is a Spanish film director and screenwriter. This means she makes movies and writes their stories. She is known for creating films that tell interesting and important stories.
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About Pilar Palomero
Early Life and Education
Pilar Palomero was born in Zaragoza, Spain, in 1980. She has worked in many different roles behind the scenes in movies. For example, she has been a camera operator, helping to film scenes. She also worked as an electrician, a cinematographer (who plans how to shoot a film), and an editor.
Pilar studied at the University of Zaragoza. Later, she went to ECAM, a special school for filmmaking. In 2006, she finished her studies there, focusing on how to direct cinematography.
First Films
Pilar started her career by directing short films. Her first short film was called Sonrisas in 2005. She also directed other short films like Niño Balcón and Chan Chán. These shorter movies helped her practice her skills as a director.
Making Feature Films
Pilar Palomero became well-known for her first full-length movie, called a feature film. This film was the 2020 drama Schoolgirls. It's a "coming-of-age" story, which means it shows how young people grow up and learn about life.
Schoolgirls was a big success! Pilar won two Feroz Awards for it: Best Director and Best Screenplay (for writing the story). She also won two Goya Awards, which are very important Spanish film awards. She won for Best New Director and Best Original Screenplay.
After Schoolgirls, Pilar continued to make more movies. She filmed her third feature film, Glimmers, in late 2023. In 2024, she received the Málaga Talent Award at the 27th Málaga Film Festival. This award celebrates her great talent in filmmaking.
Films and TV Shows Directed
Pilar Palomero has directed several films and TV show episodes. She often writes the stories for her films too.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2020 | Schoolgirls | Also wrote the story |
| 2021 | Letters from the Ends of the World | Directed a part of this film called "To Those Who Miss" |
| 2022 | Venga Juan | Directed one episode: "2009" |
| 2022 | Motherhood | Also wrote the story |
| 2024 | Glimmers | Also wrote the story |
Awards and Nominations
Pilar Palomero has won many awards for her work as a director and screenwriter. Here are some of her most important awards:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Reference |
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| 2021 | 8th Feroz Awards | Best Director | Schoolgirls | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||||
| 35th Goya Awards | Best New Director | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Won | ||||
| 13th Gaudí Awards | Best Director | Won | |||
| ALMA Awards | Best Screenplay (Drama Feature Film ) | Won | |||
| 2023 | 15th Gaudí Awards | Best Director | Motherhood | Nominated | |
| Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| 10th Feroz Awards | Best Director | Nominated | |||
| 37th Goya Awards | Best Director | Nominated | |||
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17th Gaudí Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | Glimmers | Pending | |
| 39th Goya Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | Pending |
See also
In Spanish: Pilar Palomero para niños
