AceShowbiz - The San Sebastián Film Festival has announced the appointment of Maialen Beloki as its new director. She is set to succeed longtime head José Luis Rebordinos, who will step down at the end of this year.

Maialen Beloki has been serving as one of the deputy directors of the festival since 2016. The event, held annually in Spain's Basque Country, will see her officially assume the leadership role starting January 2027.

This strategic change in leadership marks a new chapter for the prestigious festival, which has established itself as a key event in the international film calendar. With years of experience within the organization, Beloki is expected to bring continuity as well as fresh perspectives to the role.

The appointment was confirmed as part of the festival’s ongoing efforts to maintain its reputation and influence in the film industry. While Rebordinos has overseen the festival for many years, the transition aims to ensure the event’s future growth and success under Beloki’s guidance.

As the festival prepares for this leadership handover, the film community will be watching closely to see how Maialen Beloki shapes the festival’s forthcoming editions and continues to highlight cinematic achievements from around the world.