Instagram/Maialen Beloki & José Lui TV Maialen Beloki named new director of San Sebastián Film Festival, succeeding José Luis Rebordinos from 2027. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - The San Sebastián Film Festival has announced the appointment of Maialen Beloki as its new director. She is set to succeed longtime head José Luis Rebordinos, who will step down at the end of this year. Maialen Beloki has been serving as one of the deputy directors of the festival since 2016. The event, held annually in Spain's Basque Country, will see her officially assume the leadership role starting January 2027.