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Director
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Spanish
Education
School of Cinematography and Audiovisual of the Community of Madrid
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Portuguese < Latin (Franciscus)
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Paco Plaza is known for directing.
Born in Valencia, Spain (age 52).
Recipient of the Sitges Film Festival Best Director award.
Paco Plaza has 10 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (10)
![[REC]³ Genesis](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/tI1534q0Up7PBcLdXdFerLmIXn3.jpg)
![[REC]²](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/4JG5WKfIGD6r7hdbqJVr2WKIxEe.jpg)
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Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
2007
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Biography
Paco Plaza is a critically acclaimed Spanish film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for co-creating the influential [REC] franchise, which debuted in 2007 and helped redefine found-footage horror with its intense, immersive style and claustrophobic suspense. Plaza directed and co-wrote the original [REC] alongside Jaume Balagueró and continued to shape the series through [REC] 2 and the solo installment [REC] 3: Genesis, earning international recognition and numerous awards. Plaza is respected not only for his genre-breaking horror films but also for his versatility across other projects like Verónica (2017) and recent anthology work on V/H/S/Halloween (2025). His impact on contemporary horror cinema, especially through [REC]’s visceral realism, has cemented his reputation as one of Spain’s most influential genre filmmakers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paco Plaza?
Paco Plaza is 52 years old, born on .
Where was Paco Plaza born?
Paco Plaza was born in Valencia, Spain.
What movies or shows has Paco Plaza been in?
Paco Plaza has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include V/H/S/Halloween (2025), Fate (2025), The Ministry of Time (2015), [REC]³ Genesis (2012), [REC]² (2009).
What is Paco Plaza known for?
Paco Plaza is primarily known as a director. Paco Plaza is a critically acclaimed Spanish film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for co-creating the influential [REC] franchise, which debuted in 2007 and…
Where can I find more information about Paco Plaza?
You can find more about Paco Plaza on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
