It is said that Blue Monday is the saddest day of the year… but honestly, we’ve spent the whole of January trying to squeeze in a bit of drama and there’s just no room in the diary. Between projects here, meetings there, shoots starting before the sun’s even up… impossible to feel sad on time.
Sure, getting back into the routine is rough; yes, coffee can only do so much; and yes, your bed absolutely has more gravitational pull than any professional motivation. But once you get moving, things start to flow — a bit like those shots you’re not convinced about and that, against all odds, end up working beautifully. And that’s why we think Blue Monday shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
So at INNOVA FILMS, we’d rather flip Blue Monday on its head: celebrate it with humour, with energy, and with the conviction that no Monday —however “blue” it claims to be— can beat a good team, a strong story and a couple of laughs halfway through the day.
January is cold enough without adding Blue Monday gloom on top.
And to brighten your Monday —Blue Monday included— here’s a quick reminder of the main film festivals coming up this year:
- Goya Awards, 28 February 2026 (not a festival, but a cornerstone of Spanish cinema).
- Málaga Film Festival, 6–15 March.
- San Sebastián International Film Festival, 18–26 September.
- Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival, 8–18 October.
- Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival and Seville European Film Festival — dates pending.
- And of course, South International Series Festival, to be confirmed soon (we hope!).
Because, honestly, Blue Monday lasts one day — but good stories and good humour last much longer.
And if Blue Monday’s got you thinking about your next project, we’re always up for a chat.
Feel free to contact us — we’d love to help you bring your ideas to life.