Alauda Ruiz de Azúa

Alauda Ruiz de Azúa Arteche (born 1978) is a Spanish filmmaker. She won the 2023 Goya Award for Best New Director for her full-length debut Lullaby, which was met with critical acclaim. Her 2025 film, Sundays, earned two Goya Awards and two other awards.

Early life and education Alauda Ruiz de Azúa Arteche was born in Barakaldo, Biscay, in 1978.

She earned a licentiate degree in English philology from the University of Deusto and a degree in film direction from the ECAM. Career Based in Madrid, she developed an early career in short films (including Clases particulares, Dicen, and Nena) and advertising.

Recognition and awards Lullaby (2022) earned critical acclaim, and won her the Goya Award for Best New Director.

Works Feature films Year Title Director Writer Notes 2022 Cinco lobitos (Lullaby)

Television

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2022 25th Málaga Film Festival Silver Biznaga for Best Screenplay Lullaby 2023 10th Feroz Awards Best Director Best Screenplay 78th CEC MedalsBest New Director Best Original Screenplay 37th Goya Awards Best New Director Best Original Screenplay 12th Feroz Awards Best Screenplay in a Series Querer 13th Feroz Awards Best Director Sundays Best Screenplay 40th Goya Awards Best Director Best Original Screenplay