How San Sebastián Found Its Sweet Spot The annual pilgrimage to San Sebastián for the International Film Festival is often met with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism from those in the industry.
José Luis Rebordinos, the outgoing director, has said that San Sebastián has found its sweet spot – a balance between being small enough to be human and welcoming, yet large enough to attract industry professionals and critics.
Rebordinos' 15 year tenure at the helm of SSIFF has been marked by a commitment to staying true to the festival's core strengths.