Norberto López Amado is a renowned film and television director, born in Orense, Spain. He holds a degree in Law and Cinematography, which has served as a solid foundation for his illustrious career in the audiovisual industry. Prior to transitioning into professional fiction, López Amado spent nine years working as a director and producer at the EFE Agency, where he simultaneously honed his skills by directing and producing his first short films, "El espíritu de la Luna" and "La mirada del Ángel".
López Amado's foray into feature films began in 2002 with his debut film "Nos Miran", starring Carmelo Gómez and Iciar Bollaín. Since then, he has directed three additional feature films: "La decisión de Julia" in 2016, the documentary film "How much does your building weigh, Mr. Foster" in 2010, and "El Cuaderno de Sara" in 2018, starring Belén Rueda. His most recent project, "El cuento del Lobo", is set to be released in 2025, with López Amado serving as both director and screenwriter.
In television, López Amado has demonstrated his versatility and expertise by directing over 25 prime-time series, including the award-winning shows "El Príncipe", "El tiempo entre costuras", "Mar de plástico", and "Ángela", among many others. His impressive portfolio of work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Ondas National Television Award for Best Spanish Series, the Iris Awards, the Vitoria Festival Award, the Ondas Award, the Fotogramas de plata, the Dirige Award, and the Feroz Awards.
