WATCHMEN OF THE “IMAXINARIO”
The team that makes the festival possible

“I’ll stop wearing black when
they invent a darker color!“
— The Addams Family

Luis began his career in the film industry in 2005 as the head of Scifiworld magazine, a position he held until 2018. He consolidated his editorial profile by directing SciFi Magazine Spain between 2006 and 2007. After serving as artistic director of Shots, he took over the direction of Nocturna – Madrid International Fantastic Film Festival, a role he held until 2017.

Since 2015, he has led Curtas Festival do Imaxinario in Vilagarcía de Arousa, the longest-running fantastic and horror genre event in Galicia. His experience and expertise have led him to serve on the jury of numerous leading international festivals, such as Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (Switzerland), Feratum (Mexico), Fantasporto (Portugal), Santiago Horror Film Festival (Chile), and the Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (France), among others.

A member of the Academia Galega do Audiovisual, he currently balances his work in film distribution and production with the direction of the festival.

• Favorite movie: The creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
• Series: Star Trek (1966)
• Director: John Carpenter
• Actor: Vincent Price
• Actress: Vera Farmiga

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.“
— The Little Prince

Marina Anna Eich began her career in the film industry in 1994, participating in various film and television productions as an actress and dancer. She consolidated her professional profile in Germany between 2000 and 2022, where she worked as a producer, head of public relations, sales and distribution. After serving as head of press for the Five Lakes Film Festival in Germany, she managed the distribution of independent cinema in Spain through Marilu Pictures until 2025.

Since 2022, she has been a fundamental part of the organization of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario in Vilagarcía de Arousa, where she currently serves as the General Coordinator of the longest-running fantastic genre festival in Galicia. Her experience and specialized criteria have led her to be a jury member at numerous leading international festivals, such as Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (Belgium), Fantasporto (Portugal), Pune International Film Festival (India), and the Muscat International Film Festival (Oman), among others. She has been featured in the prestigious Who’s Who personality guide since 2007.

• Favorite movie: The Last Unicorn (1982)
• Series: Sense8 (2015)
• Director: The Wachowskis
• Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch
• Actress: Emilia Clarke

“E.T. phone home“
—E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Romina is a producer and filmmaker with nearly two decades of experience, spanning from fiction to documentary with her production company Producciones Mutantes. Treasurer of CREA and linked to the Museo de Pontevedra, her deep knowledge of the sector allows her to coordinate the Industry Area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, effectively connecting creative talent with the current demands of the audiovisual market.

• Favorite movie: Back to the Future (1985)
• Series: El Eternauta (2025)
• Director: Robert Eggers
• Actress: Tilda Swinton

“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum“
—They Live

Gero is a filmmaker and multidisciplinary creator with more than fifteen years of experience and co-founder of the production company Producciones Mutantes. His transversal experience as an art director, musician, and filmmaker, combined with his mastery of new narratives, allows him to coordinate the Educational Area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. His work is essential to designing training programs that bring audiovisual language and emerging technologies closer to new generations of creators.

• Favorite movie: Nosferatu (1922)
• Series: Twin Peaks (1990)
• Director: John Carpenter
• Actor: Nicolas Cage
• Actress: Sigourney Weaver

“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die.“
— The Princess Bride

Emilio Gonzalo is in charge of coordinating the Comic area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. With a decades-long career linked to cultural management and the direction of major events in the sector, he brings to the festival his deep knowledge of the medium and his close relationship with authors and publishers. His work is essential to making the event a benchmark meeting point for the ninth art, designing a program that highlights graphic storytelling and connects the great masters of comics with new generations of readers.

• Favorite movie: Alien (1979)
• Series: Breaking Bad (2008)
• Director: Stanley Kubrick
• Actor: Robert de Niro
• Actress: Sigourney Weaver

“How modern everything is,
and how well thought out“
— El Milagro de P. Tinto

Raúl is responsible for coordinating the graphic design of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, as well as giving life and cohesion to the Artist Alley. A graphic designer by training and passionate about pop culture, he brings his experience as art director of Scifiworld magazine to define the event’s visual identity. His work is essential for connecting illustrators and creators with the audience, working to ensure the artist alley is a vibrant ecosystem where fantastic art is shared and takes on new life under a consistent and polished aesthetic.

• Favorite movie: Star Wars (1977)
• Series: Doctor Who (1963)
• Director: Ron Howard
• Actor: Javier Gutiérrez

“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.“
—Blade Runner

Alex coordinates the gaming area and the gamification strategy of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, integrating the ludic component into the festival experience and designing dynamics that encourage public participation and connect fantastic culture with the language of games. Thanks to his experience, the festival becomes an interactive space where narrative and play go hand in hand to attract new audiences.

• Favorite movie: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)
• Series: Warehouse 13 (2009)
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Actor: Viggo Mortensen
• Actress: Jaime Murray

“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die.“
— The Princess Bride

Bárbara is at the forefront of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario‘s commitment to diversity, accessibility, and social inclusion. Her work is essential to turning the festival into an open space where fantastic culture reaches all groups, removing barriers and encouraging the active participation of people in vulnerable situations or with functional diversity.

• Favorite movie: The Goonies (1985)
• Series: Game of Thrones (2011)
• Director: Martin Scorsese
• Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio
• Actress: Emma Stone

“What’s your favorite scary movie?“
—Scream

Benito acts as a link between the festival and the daily life of Vilagarcía through the City Area. He is responsible for stimulating collaboration with the hospitality industry, local commerce, and community stakeholders, ensuring that the event is an economic and social driver that involves the entire community beyond the screens. He is also a member of the short film selection committee.

• Favorite movie: Slugs (1988)
• Series: Firefly (2002)
• Director: Tim Burton
• Actor: Johnny Depp
• Actress: Charlize Theron

“Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because it’s easier than explaining what is killing you inside.“
— The Joker

Borja brings his eye as a photographer to Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, capturing the atmosphere and the most highlights of each edition. His work is fundamental to documenting the festival’s memory, freezing in images both the spectacular nature of the events and the closeness of the guests and the audience. Thanks to his work, the essence of fantastic culture is recorded with its own visual identity that defines the image of the event.

• Favorite movie: Blade Runner (1982)
• Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
• Director: Tim Burton
• Actor: Keanu Reeves

“Don’t cross the streams!“
— Ghostbusters

Diego is in charge of the video area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, capturing the energy and atmosphere of each day in motion. His work is essential to bringing the event’s visual memory to life, creating pieces that convey the spectacular nature of the gatherings and the essence of fantastic culture. Thanks to his work, the festival provides an open window where the audience can relive the best moments through a dynamic and polished narrative. He looks serious in the photo, but he’s pure psychological horror.

• Favorite movie: Ghostbusters (1984)
• Series: Alf (1986)
• Director: Ivan Reitman
• Actor: Bill Murray
• Actress: Sigourney Weaver

“I am no man!“
— The Return of the King

Eva is in charge of the Equality Area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, working to ensure the effective integration of women at all levels of the event. Her work is key to guaranteeing balanced and fair representation, promoting initiatives that give visibility to female talent and ensuring the festival is a benchmark in equity. That way the event strengthens its commitment to a more diverse and egalitarian fantastic culture.

• Favorite movie: Raw (2016)
• Series: The X-Files (1993)
• Director: Anne Biller
• Actor: Keanu Reeves
• Actress: Gillian Anderson

“I don’t know what will happen now, I don’t know what I’m going to be or what I’m going to learn, but what I do know is this: life, all of life, is about asking questions, not knowing answers.“
— Taken

Luis is part of the production and translation team of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. His work combines logistical support in the development of the event with content adaptation, ensuring that the screened works reach the audience correctly. His efforts help eliminate linguistic barriers, allowing for a seamless and engaging viewer experience across all programmed films.

• Favorite movie: The Green Mile (1999)
• Series: Game of Thrones (2011)
• Director: Steven Spielberg
• Actor: Christian Bale
• Actress: Cate Blanchett

“For those who come after“
—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Miguel is in charge of the People Management area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. His role is key to coordinating human talent, team well-being, and internal structure, ensuring that each member has the necessary support for the organizational machinery to run smoothly. Thus, he ensures that the festival grows sustainably and that the people who make it possible share the values of excellence and camaraderie that define the event.

• Favorite movie: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
• Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
• Director: Martin Scorsese
• Actor: Christoph Waltz

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.“
— Sudden Death

Rocío is part of the production team of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, where she contributes her work to the technical development of the event, helping both guests and the audience enjoy a seamless experience across all festival activities.

• Favorite movie: The Addams Family (1991)
• Series: Supernatural (2005)
• Director: Tim Burton
• Actor: Johnny Depp
• Actress: Helena Bonham Carter

“Reality is not what it used to be“
— In the Mouth of Madness

Rubén is part of the selection team at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, providing his insight in the search for titles for the short and feature film sections. A writer, critic, and columnist, he is the author of both volumes of the Psychobase encyclopedia (Dolmen Editorial), a fundamental work offering a detailed analysis of horror cinema’s most iconic killers. In addition to his editorial work, he is a member of the streaming show Zona Prohibida. His work at the festival involves sharing this expertise to help shape a program that keeps the flame of the fantastic alive, searching for stories that surprise and connect with the audience in Vilagarcía.

• Favorite movie: In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
• Series: The X-Files (1993)
• Director: John Carpenter
• Actor: Jeffrey Combs
• Actress: Barbara Crampton

“Afterwards, the night is ours, and we had better enjoy it. We shall never see Trantor or a similar world again, remember that.“
— Foundation and Empire

Teresa is in charge of the Sustainability area of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, working to reduce the event’s environmental impact throughout all its phases. Her work is fundamental to implementing measures that care for our surroundings, from the responsible management of resources to raising awareness among attendees. Thanks to her management, the festival moves towards a model that is more respectful and committed to environmental protection.

• Favorite movie: Legend (1985)
• Series: Good Omens (2019)
• Director: Guillermo del Toro
• Actress: Jennifer Lawrence

“The stars are still there, we’ll find a way to get back to them.“
— The Expanse

Verónica is part of the production and translation team of Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, where she facilitates the logistical development and the adaptation of the event’s content. Her work is key to ensuring that communication between the works and the attendees runs without interruption, making sure that the festival’s message reaches the audience clearly and that the technical operations of each day are carried out with precision.

• Favorite movie: In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
• Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
• Actress: Sigourney Weaver

“Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Curtas Vilagarcía!“
— Cthulhu

Beneath his humanoid appearance, Cthulhu is the necessary link between our world and the abysses of the fantastic, ensuring that the essence of the genre permeates every corner of Vilagarcía. He guards the legacy of horror and fantasy, reminding those who visit us that, in Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, the oldest dreams remain wide awake.

• Favorite movie: The Thing (1982)
• Series: Lovecraft Country (2020)
• Director: Stuart Gordon
• Actor: Jeffrey Combs
• Actress: Barbara Crampton

“I have a dragon here and I’m not afraid to use it!”.
— Shrek

Luis Alberto Chimeno is the longest-serving member of the support crew at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. As the custodian of the screening room, his mission is to safeguard the darkness and guide viewers to their seats, ensuring every traveler finds their place before reality fades and the magic begins on screen.

• Favorite movie: The Sadness (2021)
• Series: The Big Bang Theory (2007)
• Director: Steven Spielberg
• Actor: Bruce Willis
• Actress: Sigourney Weaver

Ovidio is a member of the support crew at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. His work focuses on collaborating with the various logistical and operational tasks that arise during the event, helping the festival’s daily activities run smoothly. Strengthening the organization’s work, he ensures a pleasant experience for attendees and makes sure everything is ready for each day.