The 1st Carmen Awards, presented by the Andalusian Film Academy, were held on 30 January 2022 at the Teatro Cervantes in Málaga. The gala, broadcast on Canal Sur, was hosted by Adelfa Calvo and Pedro Casablanc.
The Andalusian Film Academy disclosed the nominations on 14 December 2021. The statuette was made of polymer resin.
Held at the Málaga's Teatro Cervantes on 30 January 2022, the ceremony had support from the Andalusian regional ministry of Culture, Canal Sur Televisión, Ayuntamiento de Málaga, Diputación de Málaga, and SGAE, among others. It was hosted by Adelfa Calvo and Pedro Casablanc and it featured musical performances by Derby's Motoreta Burrito Cachimba, Maui de Utrera, Toreros con chanclas, and Danza Invisible.
The award for best picture, presented by Belén Cuesta and ÃÂlvaro Morte, was given to Manuel MartÃÂn Cuenca's The Daughter, that also clinched another three awards (including Director and Screenplay). Undercover Wedding Crashers won the most awards (6).
The winners and nominees are listed as follows:
In addition to the competitive awards, Antonio Banderas received the honorary career award.