Fuerteventura Film Commission has wrapped up its cinematographic lighting course, which ran from 26 to 30 October and was part of its 2026 training programme. The course saw around twenty students participating.
Led by lighting expert Óscar González, the training combined theory with practical sessions, focusing on how to work with light, shadows, and professional lighting equipment—essential elements for storytelling through visuals. A lorry filled with professional electrical equipment was brought to the island to facilitate hands-on experience with the tools used in audiovisual productions.
González, who boasts over twenty years in the audiovisual industry and operates the Canary Islands lighting company High Voltage, is familiar with Fuerteventura due to his involvement in various local film shoots, including the production ‘Mi zona’ filmed last June in southern Fuerteventura.
Nereida Calero, a councillor with Fuerteventura Film Commission, emphasised the importance of specialised training for local talent to engage with incoming film productions. “We want residents to gain technical knowledge and practical experience in various roles needed by the industry,” she said. She added that working with experienced professionals and real filming equipment enhances the training, helping to meet industry demands and advance one of the Film Commission’s key goals: to promote and professionalise local talent.
### Upcoming Training
The programme will continue with three more free workshops during November and December. These include a course on makeup and hair for film and television, running from 9 to 13 November, taught by Francis Bodí; a photography course from 16 to 20 November, led by Cecilia Bayonas; and a wig-making course from 30 November to 4 December, conducted by Paco Rodríguez.
By the end of 2026, Fuerteventura Film Commission has already hosted four workshops in different specialisations such as set design, documentary scripting, sound post-production, and sound for audiovisual projects. With planned training activities until year-end, nearly a hundred people are expected to benefit from free specialised training.
This initiative aims to strengthen the island’s audiovisual sector, broaden professional opportunities, and ensure that productions arriving on the island have access to qualified local personnel.
