Ignasi Guardans to head ICAA
The restructuring of state bodies in the film and audiovisual sector continues with the appointment of Ignasi Guardans as the new director of the ICAA (Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute). This news will be officially confirmed in the following days.
Last week’s swearing in of Ángeles González Sinde (see news) as Culture Minister prompted speculation about the identity of the new head of the film industry management body, given that Fernando Lara was expected to step down from the position.
The appointment of Guardans – until now a member of the European Parliament – has been warmly welcomed by all industry organisations. They value his openness to innovation, his knowledge of the new technological challenges facing the sector and his experience on a European level, as he helped draw up the Audiovisual Media Services Directive.
(Translated from Spanish)
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