The mirage of overproduction in Spanish cinema: A critical analysis of the impact of audiovisual policies

Abstract

Despite a stable market share, Spanish cinema experiences an overproduction that threatens its competitiveness. Through a comparative analysis of production, boxoffice, and genre data, this study demonstrates a critical gap between audiovisual promotion policies and market demand. Public subsidies are concentrated on genres with limited commercial appeal, overlooking the proven success of animation, thrillers, and comedies. It is concluded that the system must be urgently reformed, redistributing resources towards fewer productions with greater commercial viability to strengthen the sustainability of the industry.