Our story
Founded in 2024, Accidental Films was born out of a shared passion for storytelling and high-end audiovisual production. Since then, Accidental Films has successfully produced Safe Houses with Wiip for Apple TV+, featuring Gideon Raff as showrunner and shot in mainland Spain (Madrid & Galicia), as well as Breaking Point with Lionsgate and Thunder Road Pictures, shot in the Canary Islands. Also, Insólita Gente Translúcida for ETB and Left Behind.
We didn’t just join the film and television industry; we grew up in it. With decades of hands-on experience under our belts, The Accidental Way represents our journey from passionate filmmakers to a fully established, full-service production powerhouse in Spain.
Over the years, our team members have spearheaded a wide array of projects, ranging from feature films to high-end television series. We have mastered every single link in the production chain—from early-stage development and script consulting to complex physical production, local service facilitation, financial incentives, and post-production.
While our operations are based in Spain, our vision is thoroughly global. We act as a trusted bridge for international partners seeking world-class production value, stunning European locations, and top-tier local crew talent. We combine deep industry knowledge with an agile, problem-solving mindset, ensuring that every project we touch is delivered with uncompromising quality, efficiency, and creative integrity.
Whether you are looking to co-produce, bring an international shoot to Spain, or develop a project from scratch, we have the experience, infrastructure, and passion to make it happen.
Who we are
Sara Gonzalo
Producer & Founder
With over 25 years in the audiovisual industry, Sara has held leadership roles including Managing Director StudioCanal/CANAL+, Spain. She has produced acclaimed series such as Now and Then, Land of Women, Cable Girls, Velvet, and Cocaine Coast, collaborating with top networks and platforms including Apple TV+, Netflix, Amazon, Lionsgate, Movistar, TVE, Antena 3, Telecinco, and BBC.
Sara has also produced feature films, including Un año, una noche (Berlinale Golden Bear competitor), and successful genre films like Malasaña 32 and 13 Exorcismos.
Former General Director of AECINE, Spain’s main Producers Guild, she brings unmatched expertise and a commitment to quality, driving Accidental Films toward excellence in every project.
Jacobo Martinez
Producer & Founder
One of Spain’s most prestigious cinematographers, Jacobo has worked on acclaimed series and feature films including Now and Then (Apple TV+), Refugees (BBC), Cable Girls (Netflix), Velvet (Movistar+), Cocaine Coast (Netflix), and Grand Hotel (Amazon).
He has also contributed to major international advertising campaigns for brands such as Nissan, Amstel, Unicef, and Subaru, bringing his signature vision and technique to every project.
Jacobo has been recognized with three Spanish Academy nominations and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Grand Hotel. As a director, his credits include Jaguar (Netflix), Asunta Case (Netflix, #3 worldwide, #1 in Spain, 2024), and his feature film debut 13 Exorcismos, one of Spain’s top 15 highest-grossing films of 2022.
With a focus on creativity and quality, Jacobo brings his experience and passion to Accidental Films.