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Interview by Philipp Engel<\/em><\/p>\n

Oriol Maym\u00f3, ESCAC alumnus: the adventures of an all-round producer
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From Buried<\/em> to [Rec]<\/em>, from Pubertad<\/em> to Sir\u00e2t<\/em>, Oriol Maym\u00f3\u2019s career is that of a producer who sees cinema as a collective, creative and profoundly human adventure. A former ESCAC student, Maym\u00f3 is now one of the most prominent producers in the Catalan audiovisual scene and a clear example of the talent that emerges from the school and reaches the world.<\/p>\n

Since 2006, he has headed his own production company, Corte y Confecci\u00f3n de Pel\u00edculas<\/strong>, although he has accumulated more than 25 years of experience working on major projects in both film and series. Over the course of his career, he has worked with filmmakers such as Paco Plaza, Leticia Dolera and Oliver Laxe, and has shown a singular ability to move between different production formats without ever losing sight of the creative essence of each project.<\/p>\n

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From screenwriting to production (without losing heart)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although he enrolled at ESCAC to study screenwriting, he soon became interested in production. In those early years at the school\u2014when there were barely a couple of graduating classes\u2014he was able to combine both specialities thanks to flexible training and a community that today brings together key names in Spanish cinema. Classmates such as Mar Coll, Edu Grau and Sergi P\u00e9rez would go on to become regular collaborators throughout his professional career.<\/p>\n

For Maym\u00f3, production is about more than numbers and logistics. \u201cI like to approach production from the gut, from the heart,\u201d he says. For him, understanding the essence of a film, supporting the director in making decisions and accepting that making films involves making sacrifices are all fundamental parts of the creative process.<\/p>\n

Sir\u00e2t, an extreme adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n

That creative commitment is especially evident in Sir\u00e2t, Oliver Laxe\u2019s ambitious film, which has travelled to international festivals and once again brought Spanish cinema into the international spotlight. Maym\u00f3 took on a dual role on the project as producer and production manager, becoming directly involved in a shoot of enormous technical and logistical complexity.<\/p>\n

From recreating a real rave with authentic collectives to filming on location in Spain and Morocco, Sir\u00e2t required constant decisions to balance realism, safety and feasibility. The result is an intense, visceral and daring film that shows how production can also be a space for creation.<\/p>\n

The ESCAC community, on and off set<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the values Maym\u00f3 champions most strongly is working as a community, a trait directly connected to his time at ESCAC. In Sir\u00e2t, that community is especially visible through the involvement of several ESCAC alumni in key roles on the technical team.<\/p>\n

Among them are Llu\u00eds Rivera, in charge of special effects; Quim Vives, stills photographer; and Laia Ateca, art director. Their careers strengthen the presence of ESCAC talent in high-calibre productions and reinforce the idea of a professional network that is built at the school and endures over time.<\/p>\n

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Laia Casanovas, ESCAC alumna: the wall of sound in Sir\u00e2t<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sound takes centre stage in Sir\u00e2t<\/em>, Oliver Laxe\u2019s film, which has travelled to the leading international festivals and once again put Spanish cinema on the map. Behind its sound design, as physical as it is emotional, is Laia Casanovas<\/strong>, an ESCAC alumna and one of the leading professionals in contemporary film sound.<\/p>\n

Winner of the EFA Award for Best Sound<\/strong> and nominated for the Goya Awards<\/strong>, Casanovas\u2019s work on Sir\u00e2t<\/em> goes far beyond narrative accompaniment: the sound builds the film\u2019s journey, tension and sensory experience.<\/p>\n

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From the classroom to international cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n

After studying at ESCAC, Laia Casanovas founded the Lima Lim\u00f3n studio with Oriol Donat, also a former student of the school. The studio specialises in sound design and post-production. Since then, she has worked on major projects, collaborating with filmmakers such as Pedro Almod\u00f3var (Parallel Mothers), the Javis and Marta D\u00edaz de Lope D\u00edaz, with whom she has a close professional relationship.<\/p>\n

Her career has led her to work on increasingly ambitious productions, consolidating an approach that combines technical rigour, artistic sensitivity and attentive listening to the story.<\/p>\n

Sound as a sensory experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Sir\u00e2t, the sound design starts from a clear premise: to create a physical and emotional experience. The film has very little dialogue, making sound an essential storytelling tool. From the initial impact of the raves to the desert\u2019s profound silence, the soundscape evolves alongside the characters\u2019 outer and inner journeys.<\/p>\n

Huge speakers, truck engines, wind, vibrations and silences come together to create a true sensory roller coaster. Nothing is accidental: every sound texture is designed to evoke emotions almost subliminally, guiding the viewer through a story that moves between the documentary, the introspective and the philosophical.<\/p>\n

Teamwork and the ESCAC DNA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project Sir\u00e2t is also an example of the strong bond between professionals trained at ESCAC. A large part of the film\u2019s sound post-production team is made up of former students of the school, reflecting a professional network built in the classroom and kept alive over time.<\/p>\n

For Casanovas, that community is key: trust, a shared language and a shared understanding of cinema facilitate complex and demanding creative processes such as Sir\u00e2t. Laia also maintains an ongoing relationship with the school, returning to lead workshops and share her experience with new generations.<\/p>\n

A recognition that marks a milestone<\/strong><\/p>\n

The international recognition of Sir\u00e2t has marked a turning point in Laia Casanovas\u2019s career. Following the EFA Award and the Goya nominations, her name is becoming established as a leading figure in European film sound, demonstrating that talent trained at ESCAC has a global reach.<\/p>\n

Her career has been built on sensitivity, technical skill and many hours of listening, and confirms that in cinema, almost everything we hear has been created to make us feel.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations, and best of luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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