---
title: "Filmmakers in Action"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/filmmakers-in-action-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68147
imdb_id: "tt0486090"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Filmmakers in Action (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/filmmakers-in-action-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Filmmakers in Action is a 2006 documentary that examines contemporary cinema and the role of the filmmaker within it. Directed by Carlos Benpar, the film continues the inquiry begun in the earlier documentary Filmmakers vs. Tycoons, shifting its focus to the mechanisms that safeguard authors’ copyright and the varying legal definitions of the author in different jurisdictions. Released on 15 September 2006, the Spanish‑language feature runs for one hour and forty‑three minutes

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This documentary explores the current state of cinema and the legal challenges facing modern filmmakers."

### Why Watch
- examines copyright protection
- investigates filmmaker status

### Caveats & Content Note
- focuses on legal complexities
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a serious, academic tone suitable for viewers interested in film industry policy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, analytical, serious, educational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carlos Benpar
- **Networks / Studios**: Producciones Kilimanjaro

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marta Belmonte** as *Marta*
- **Aitor Martínez** as *Boy #1*
- **Lonan García** as *Boy #2*
- **Pau Herrero** as *Boy #3*
- **Gabriel Agustí** as *Cardinal*
- **Mark San Juan** as *Clergyman*
- **Vera Böhler** as *Girl*
- **Julio de Pablo** as *Volterra*
- **Adoor Gopalakrishnan** as *Self*
- **Arthur Penn** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre?
The film is categorized as a documentary.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released on September 15, 2006.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is one hour and forty-three minutes.

### Q: Is this a standalone film?
No, it is a sequel to the film Filmmakers vs. Tycoons.

### Q: What topics are covered?
It covers the state of cinema, the meaning of being a filmmaker, and international copyright laws.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Filmmakers in Action — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68147)
- [Filmmakers in Action (2006) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68147-cineastes-en-acci/cast?language=en-US)
- [Filmmakers in Action (2005) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486090)
- [Filmmakers in Action (2006) - Carlos Benpar | Cast and Crew - AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/filmmakers-in-action-am349085/cast-crew)
- [Actor ages in Filmmakers in Action (2006) — who was how...](https://agemdb.com/movie/68147-filmmakers-in-action)
- [Filmmakers in Action - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/filmmakers-in-action/cast/2030579431/)

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