Guitarricadelafuente to Receive Discovery Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Guitarricadelafuente will be honored with the Discovery Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival following a screening of 'La Bola Negra' on Oct. 24.
Guitarricadelafuente will receive the Discovery Award at this year's SCAD Savannah Film Festival, organizers announced. The honor recognizes his breakout feature acting debut in 'La Bola Negra'.
The award will be presented following a screening of the film on Oct. 24. The SCAD Savannah Film Festival runs Oct. 24-31.
Guitarricadelafuente's original song 'La Nieve' from 'La Bola Negra' is now available to stream.
In 2018, Guitarricadelafuente gained attention with the song 'El Conticinio', recorded on a PlayStation microphone. In 2025, that recording was chosen for an Apple commercial directed by Spike Jonze and starring Pedro Pascal. His early hits 'Guantanamera' and 'Nana Triste' drew 59 million and 70 million streams, respectively. His debut album 'La Cantera' was released in 2022, followed by 'Spanish Leather' in 2025.
'La Bola Negra' won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Audience Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival and the best director award at Cannes for Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. Previously announced SCAD festival honorees include Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore and Patrice Vermette.
Quick answers
What award is Guitarricadelafuente receiving at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival?
He will receive the Discovery Award for his breakout feature acting debut in 'La Bola Negra'.
When is the screening of 'La Bola Negra' at SCAD?
The screening is on Oct. 24, followed by the award presentation.
Is the song 'La Nieve' available to stream?
Yes, Guitarricadelafuente's original song 'La Nieve' from 'La Bola Negra' is now available to stream.