Panels, Roundtables, Workshops and Keynotes

10:00am CEST

StepIn – Out of the Box Intro

Scripting New Realities: The Role and Risks of AI in Modern Filmmaking

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere, Sala Granda

Open to industry and press badge holders, recorded.

11.30am CEST

StepIn - Opening Keynote

Moderated by Variety’s film journalist Marta Balaga, the opening keynote will introduce some of the topics of StepIn 2024 through the points of view and experiences of three remarkable panelists. 

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere, Sala Granda 

Open to industry and press badge holders, recorded.

5:00pm CEST

StepIn - Wrap Up Session

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere, Sala Granda

Open to industry and press badge holders, recorded.

6:15PM CEST

Locarno Residency Final Pitch

Locarno pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere, Sala Granda

Open to industry and press badge holders.

4.30pm CEST

Radu Jude’s Masterclass

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda 

Open to Industry badge holders only, recorded.

5.30pm CEST

In conversation with Efe Cakarel - The Story of MUBI

Join Efe Cakarel, MUBI’s Founder and CEO to hear about MUBI’s origins and how it all started in a cafe in Tokyo 17 years ago. 

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda
 
Open to industry badge holders only, recorded.  

10.00am CEST

Switzerland, co-financing opportunities for independent films

A panoramic of the main Film financing option in Switzerland for Swiss international co-productions.

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda 

Open to Industry badge holders only, recorded. 

11.00am CEST

Eurimages new Film Marketing & Audience Development Support

An exclusive presentation of Eurimages’ brand-new support scheme.

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda

Open to Industry badge holders only, recorded. 

12.00pm CEST

Co-financing and co-production opportunities in Spain

Discover the landscape of public film funding in Spain.

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda 

Open to Industry badge holders only, recorded. 

2.00pm CEST

Towards a Sustainable European Film Industry

European best practices and strategies for a more sustainable European Film industry.

Forum @Spazio Cinema 

Open to the public, live streaming, recorded.  

3.00pm CEST

Independent Film Production in Europe – private and alternative funding 

Discover new Private Funds, Private Equity executives and alternative financing models for independent films 

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda

Open to Industry badge holders only, recorded. 

10.00am CEST

The Power of Authentic Storytelling: Navigating Intersectionality in Cinema

A conversation on the transformative impact of diverse perspectives, to explore how authenticity and intersectionality can promote true inclusivity within the film industry.     

Forum @Spazio Cinema 

Open to the public, live streaming, recorded. 

5.00pm CEST

Locarno Pro Awards Ceremony

During the Locarno Pro Awards Ceremony, the winner of the Heritage Restoration Contest, Alliance 4 Development, First Look on spain Awards are announced, gathering all participants onsite.

Locarno Pro Center @ Hotel Belvedere Locarno - Sala Granda

Open to Industry badge holders only.

10.00am CEST

Heritage Monday Roundtable – A closer look into the revamped Home Video market

The Home Video market is increasing again for heritage films. We’ll ask some of the international key players in the field, to tell us their strategies for re-releasing and packaging Blu-Rays nowadays and attracting their audiences.  

@Tertianum Residenza Hotel & Ristorante Al Parco

Open to Industry badge holders only, recorded. 

10.00am CEST

Open Doors Award Ceremony

On the last day in Locarno, a professional jury and partner initiatives grant financial or in-kind awards to a few winning projects. 

@SPAZIO FORUM

Open to the public

04:00pm CEST

Open Doors Talk: Collective Visions – The Art of Collaboration

A performative talk co-curated by Open Doors and La Rada

@ LA RADA

Open to the public