Jaione Camborda (Donostia-San Sebastián, 1983) is a filmmaker who reflects on matter, the body, and memory to create sensory narratives deeply rooted in the land. Her studies at FAMU International in Prague and the HFF in Munich were crucial in developing her visually experimental approach to cinema. She went on to make short films that won awards at multiple festivals before establishing a personal voice in the cinematic landscape.Her debut feature, Arima (2019), embarked on a major international journey, standing out for its immersive atmosphere and grasp of mystery and identity in an enigmatic play of presences and absences that blends the physical and the spectral.With her film The Rye Horn (2023), she takes a step forward in her understanding of the feminine and the earthly, telling the story of a midwife who sets out on a voyage of escape and resistance. After its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, this film made her the first Spanish director to win the Golden Shell at the San Sebastián Film Festival, solidifying her place in international auteur cinema. Her films have been shown in over 60 countries, and she has participated in festivals such as Toronto, BFI London, Busan, and San Sebastián.
Jaione Camborda (Donostia-San Sebastián, 1983) is a filmmaker who reflects on matter, the body, and memory to create sensory narratives deeply rooted in the land. Her studies at FAMU International in Prague and the HFF in Munich were crucial in developing her visually experimental approach to cinema. She went on to make short films that won awards at multiple festivals before establishing a personal voice in the cinematic landscape.Her debut feature, Arima (2019), embarked on a major international journey, standing out for its immersive atmosphere and grasp of mystery and identity in an enigmatic play of presences and absences that blends the physical and the spectral.With her film The Rye Horn (2023), she takes a step forward in her understanding of the feminine and the earthly, telling the story of a midwife who sets out on a voyage of escape and resistance. After its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, this film made her the first Spanish director to win the Golden Shell at the San Sebastián Film Festival, solidifying her place in international auteur cinema. Her films have been shown in over 60 countries, and she has participated in festivals such as Toronto, BFI London, Busan, and San Sebastián.
