The 16th edition of the BCN Sports Film Festival kicks off with a PAC session on audiovisual creation and the legal framework
BCN Sports Film Festival 2026 has launched its 16th edition today with a professional session focused on a key question for creators and production companies: how can the audiovisual creation of a documentary be approached from a legal standpoint? This Monday, 23 February, the Joan Antoni Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum hosted the activity, organised together with Productors Audiovisuals de Catalunya (PAC) as part of the festival programme.
Creating with confidence: key legal considerations for a documentary
The session highlighted the legal aspects that can make a real difference throughout a production’s journey—from the initial concept to distribution and release—covering rights, permissions and good practices to protect both the project and the people involved.
Expert voices to understand the legal landscape
The activity featured professionals from the audiovisual and legal fields:
- Cristina Calvet, lawyer specialised in audiovisual law and cultural law.
- Lisa Berger, audiovisual documentary filmmaker and founding member of ADAE.
- Eva Fontanals, Vice President of Productors Audiovisuals de Catalunya (PAC).
A start with an industry focus
With this first day, the BCN Sports Film Festival reinforces its commitment to supporting not only audiences, but also the sector: training, practical tools and spaces for exchange to foster sports and documentary filmmaking.
The festival runs from 23 February to 3 March 2026.
Consult the complete schedule and reserve your free ticket at bcnsportsfilm.org.
