F. Javier Gutiérrez

Renowned as one of Spain’s most acclaimed independent filmmakers, his work has earned over a hundred film prizes and nominations worldwide (Berlin, Karlovy Vary, AFI Fest, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Sitges, etc). Two-time “Golden Melies” nominee (Best European Fantastic Film), Javier’s filmography crosses genres such as horror, sci-fi and thriller. With his first short film, “Brasil”, Javier won one of the world’s foremost international festivals specializing in fantasy and horror, the Sitges Film Festival. That same year, Javier was presented with the “Silver Melies” (Best European Fantastic Short Film), the Golden India Catalina (Best Ibero-American Short Film), and the Universal Studios Film Master Award (Best European Director), establishing himself as one of the most promising up-and-coming filmmakers in the festival circuit. “Before the fall”, Javier’s first feature, premiered in the Official Section “Panorama Special” at the Berlin Film Festival. In Spain, the film received top honors at Malaga Spanish Film Festival (Best Film and Best Screenplay), and the TVE Miradas Awards (Best Motion Picture of the Year). After its North American premiere at AFI Fest, the film came to the attention of the US industry, landing #3 in the Hollywood International Watchlist. That same year, “Before the fall” got an offer for a remake from legendary filmmaker Wes Craven. Javier’s second film, “Rings”, the third installment of “The Ring” franchise, was produced by Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald for Paramount Pictures. Praised by Koji Suzuki, author of “The Ring” novels, “Rings” opened #2 in the US box office and grossed $83M worldwide. Javier’s latest work, “The Wait” (2023), had its world premiere at the 30th Oldenburg Film Festival (Germany), and has been selected in Festivals worldwide such as 42nd Vancouver Intl Film Festival, 56th Sitges Intl Film Festival, 42nd Bifff (Brussels), or Fantastic Fest (Austin). The film, still running the Festival circuit, has received 25 awards and 27 nominations so far – including Best Independent Film and Best Director at the Spanish Independent Film Awards. Javier is member of the Directors Guild of America, the European Film Academy, the Spanish Film Academy, and serves as President of Unfiled Films (USA).