J.A. Valdivia

Born 7 May 1996 in Estepona, Málaga, España

Juan Antonio Valdivia (Estepona (Málaga), 1996). Director and writer. He studied a degree in Film & TV in Malaga and then a master’s degree in Filmmaking in ESCAC (Catalonia Film School). There he directed and wrote “Verano” that went around festivals such as Malaga, Sevilla, Zaragoza… After that he went into the documentary field winning an award with “Todo lo que ella olvidó vivir” and being a finalist with “Calle San Benet, 24” at NOTODO Film fest. In 2026, with Eloy Otín they're co-directing and co-writing "Quizás" and "Lo que fuimos".