Puy Oria facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Puy Oria
Born	Torres del Rio, Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Occupation	film producer

Puy Oria Rubio, born in 1962 in Torres del Rio, Navarre, Spain, is a talented Spanish film producer. She is known for helping to create many movies. Some of the well-known films she has produced include Obaba, Don't Be Afraid, and Secrets of the Heart.

What a Film Producer Does

A film producer is like the manager of a movie project. They help make sure the movie gets made, from finding the money to hiring the right people and keeping everything on schedule. Puy Oria has done this for many exciting films.

Puy Oria's Early Career in Film

Puy Oria began her journey in the film world in 1990. She worked with famous directors like Elías Querejeta and Montxo Armendáriz on films such as Letters from Alou.

She also helped with the production of other important movies. These included Dream of Light (1992), Jamón, Jamón (1992), and Días Contados (1994). She worked on many different types of films, learning a lot about how movies are made.

Starting Her Own Production Company

In 1999, Puy Oria decided to start her own film company. She teamed up with Montxo Armendáriz to create Oria Films. This company has produced several feature films.

Some of the movies made by Oria Films include Broken Silence (2001) and Obaba (2005). They also produced Don't Be Afraid (2011).

Teaching and Leadership Roles

Besides making movies, Puy Oria also shares her knowledge with others. She has taught courses and workshops about making films. She has also been a judge at various film festivals.

Puy Oria has held important positions in film organizations. She was the president of the Madrid Audiovisual Association (AMA) from 2007 until 2018. She is also a member of the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain. Since 2018, she has been the president of PIAF, a group for independent film producers.

In 2017, Puy Oria started a company called ConsultOria Films. This company helps people in the film industry with advice and support for their movie projects. It's a place where film professionals can connect and get help.

Awards and Recognition

Puy Oria has received several awards for her excellent work in film.

• 2006: She was nominated for a 20th Goya Awards for Best Production Direction for the film Obaba. The Goya Awards are like the Oscars in Spain!
• 2015: She received the Pau i Justicia Award at the International Film and Human Rights Festival. This award recognizes her work related to peace and justice.
• 2017: She was honored at the Outdoor Film Festival of Bueño in Asturias, Spain.
• 2019: She won the Simone de Beauvoir Award at a film showcase that celebrates movies directed by women.

Puy Oria is also a member of the board of directors for the Real Sociedad Económica Matritense de Amigos del País, an important Spanish organization.

See also

In Spanish: Puy Oria para niños