Línea Films, the production company Javier Fesser founded in 1986, established the professional infrastructure for his career as a Spanish screenwriter, director, and film editor. Educated at the Complutense University of Madrid, he developed a body of work that spans various cinematic formats, including animated features, documentaries, and narrative shorts that have gained international recognition.
Early Career and Education
Born in Madrid in 1964, Javier Fesser Pérez de Petinto pursued formal studies in communication at the Complutense University of Madrid. Shortly after completing his education, he launched his professional career in the film industry by establishing Línea Films. This move provided the foundational platform for his subsequent creative output in both advertising and film direction.
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Fesser has received significant critical appraisal through both the Goya Awards and the Academy Awards. In 2009, he secured the Goya Award for Best Director and the Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work on the film Camino. His creative repertoire also includes the animated feature Mortadelo y Filemón contra Jimmy el Cachondo, which earned him a Gaudí Award for Best Animated Feature Film. Additionally, his short film project Binta and the Great Idea resulted in an Academy Award nomination.
Documentary and Production Work
Beyond his narrative directorial credits, Fesser has expanded his portfolio into documentary production. He served as a producer on the 2018 project Ni distintos ni diferentes: Campeones and the 2023 documentary La vida de Brianeitor. These contributions demonstrate his ongoing involvement in the Spanish film industry beyond his primary role as a director.
Literary Contributions
In addition to his filmography, Fesser has authored written works that reflect his interests. He published Tres Días en el Valle: Mi (In)experiencia Benedictina in 2005 and later released Los Días de Colores in 2011. These publications provide insight into his creative output beyond the screen.
Fast facts
- Born: 1964, Madrid
- Citizenship: Spain
- Education: Complutense University of Madrid
- Founded Línea Films: 1986
- 2009 Goya Awards: Best Director and Best Original Screenplay
- Key Animated Feature: Mortadelo y Filemón contra Jimmy el Cachondo
- Academy Award Nomination: Binta and the Great Idea
- Documentary Credits: Ni distintos ni diferentes: Campeones and La vida de Brianeitor
Questions readers ask
What is Javier Fesser's primary profession?
He is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, and film editor.
Which major awards has Fesser won for his direction and writing?
He won the Goya Award for Best Director and the Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009 for the film Camino.
Achievements
- Worked as film director, screenwriter and film editor
