Discover the Locarno Academy 2022
From today until Sunday 8 May 2022, applications are open for the Locarno Academy, the Locarno Film Festival program designed to foster the skills of emerging talents in cinema.
During the Locarno Critics Academy, one's idea of cinema inevitably shifts, enriches, and becomes more nuanced
At each edition of the Academy, the participants selected for one of the three training programs – Filmmakers, Critics and Industry Academy – have the chance to meet and liaise with major contemporary filmmakers, have their writing published in leading international film criticism journals, and gain in-depth insights from top industry experts on programming and distribution strategies. A unique opportunity for selected participants to hone their skills and interact with leading industry professionals.