Josu Petite
Josu Petite (Bilbao, 2003) is a director, screenwriter, and audiovisual creator who earned a degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). His career is marked by a deep exploration of formal narrative and fictional short films, in which he takes on all aspects of the creative process, including directing, screenwriting, producing, and acting. Internationally, he is noted for his participation in the global film anthology Elegy Apokalypto (2026), produced by Aus
tralian Luke Eadie, in which he directed the segment The Human Interval (2026). On the national and local scene, his filmography includes titles such as 6W (2023), Desconocida Leyendo en un Autobús (2025), Travis (2026), and Mucho de Nada (2025); the latter was screened at festivals such as Notodofilmfest.
His work has gained significant recognition on the festival circuit and in contemporary exhibition spaces. Of particular note is his short film Esperanza H. (2024), which has won awards at international festivals and been screened at renowned national venues such as Madrid’s Sala Equis through Sugart. Likewise, his collaborative work has been recognized by the public with the “Andrés Benzal” Audience Award at the Santurtzi Zine Jaialdia for Catenaria (2026), co-directed with Marina Vargas and Ethan Pastrana, thereby consolidating the independent production company EQUEVUBATOR©.
His work has gained significant recognition on the festival circuit and in contemporary exhibition spaces. Of particular note is his short film Esperanza H. (2024), which has won awards at international festivals and been screened at renowned national venues such as Madrid’s Sala Equis through Sugart. Likewise, his collaborative work has been recognized by the public with the “Andrés Benzal” Audience Award at the Santurtzi Zine Jaialdia for Catenaria (2026), co-directed with Marina Vargas and Ethan Pastrana, thereby consolidating the independent production company EQUEVUBATOR©.
Born
Aug 18, 2003
Bilbao, España
Known For
Directing
Movies
7 acting
41 crew
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