Javier Polo is a Valencian filmmaker who sees comedy as inseparable from dark humor, absurd situations, and eccentric characters. These three elements have shaped his unique storytelling style, earning his work significant international recognition. He has written, produced, and directed two acclaimed documentary feature films: Europe in 8 Bits, which premiered at IDFA, and The Mystery of the Pink Flamingo, selected at SXSW and nominated for the Gaudí Awards.
In addition to his documentaries, he has directed numerous short films, including Shitty Therapy, recently nominated for a Goya and winner of the Feroz Award and the Berlanga Award. With Pet Peeves, his first fiction feature film—premiered at the Málaga Film Festival—he takes his signature surrealism, vibrant color palette, and extravagant style to the next level.
Beyond cinema, Polo has spent the last decade directing commercials and music clips, always pushing creative boundaries with bold colors, daring set designs, and offbeat ideas. His portfolio includes collaborations with major brands such as Burger King, Benetton, Sorare, Kings League, and Consum. He has also worked with renowned talents like Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Zinedine Zidane, Enrique Arce, Arturo Valls, Andrea Duro, Berta Vázquez, Lory Money and Javier Coronas.
