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J.A. Bayona Honored in Madrid as MPA Awards Held Abroad for First Time
The MPA honored individuals for "strengthening the country’s vibrant creative sector and defending the global film, TV and streaming industry."
Bayona(“Society of the Snow,” “The Impossible”) received the MPA Creator Award, given in recognition of his “stellar career delivering stunning creative masterpieces to audiences worldwide,” the organization explained. “As we celebrate our 200th anniversary, the Spanish National Police continues to expand our ability to combat the evolving menace of digital piracy, which drains Spain’s economy, endangers our citizens and poses an existential threat to our creative community,” said Pardo. In a release accompanying the event, he explained: “This year’s MPA Awards pay tribute to a fundamental truth about cinema: our industry is global in its reach and impact, and its champions in Spain exemplify what it means to promote film, protect the rights of storytellers, and inspire audiences worldwide.
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