Javier Rebollo (b. 1969, Madrid) started out working as a news editor for Telemadrid (1993-99). In 1996 he co-founded Lolita Films production company, where he shot a series of internationally awarded documentaries. He regularly collaborates with Lola Mayo, cofounder of the company and screenwriter on his documentaries and features. His feature film debut Lo que sé de Lola (2006) was nominated for a Goya Award and it won the FIPRESCI Prize at the London IFF. His second film Woman Without Piano (La mujer sin piano, 2009), co-starring Jan Budař, won Best Film at Los Angeles, a Silver Shell at the San Sebastian IFF for Best Direction, and was also named Spanish Film of the Year. Both films were screened at Karlovy Vary. His third feature The Dead Man and Being Happy won a Silver Shell at the San Sebastian IFF 2012 for best male actor.
48. MFF Karlovy Vary
