Locarno Residency
A unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers to receive vital support and hands-on expertise to develop their first feature film.
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The Locarno Residency aims to offer support and guidance in what is an important key rite of passage for many filmmakers, their first feature. The Locarno Film Festival has always stood out as a place of discovery for new talents, and in line with its mission intends to offer young filmmakers an opportunity to receive assistance in developing a full-length feature, in the shape of online sessions and in-person group discussions.
Phase One of the initiative, open to ten participants who will be selected by the artistic team of the Locarno Film Festival on the basis of the film projects submitted and their career profiles to date, will take place during the 77th edition of the Festival in August, from August 7 to 10.
The ten selected talents will be able to discuss their film concepts with a jury of three film industry personalities, who will then pick out three projects: two international and one Swiss. One of the three winners will also receive the Dopodomani prize, worth CHF 3’000.
For the three people selected for phase two, a one-year mentoring course is planned, which consists of online and in-person sessions.
The first in-person session will take place during the winter, the second in the spring. Full details on the two sessions will be announced shortly. The Locarno Residency will cover accommodation and travel expenses and a contribution towards meals.
Phase one
Phase two
Winning project
Submissions for the next edition are closed.
For any further information please email us c/o residency@locarnofestival.ch.