We are committed to ensuring that our Festival is diverse, inclusive, and accessible to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability or religion. This commitment is fundamental to our mission to uphold the dignity and independence of all individuals.
As a place of encounter and dialogue, we welcome everyone into a community that thrives on freedom of expression and the convergence of diverse ideas. We recognize the unique needs of each individual and our team is here to ensure that the Festival experience is accessible to all.
Our aim is to make all the services and programs provided by the Locarno Film Festival enjoyable for all participants, while respecting their individual needs.
Global Perspectives: We aim to expand the vision of our viewers, inspiring them and challenging their conventions and prejudices, by presenting films from all over the world that foster understanding between cultures and human beings. Our programming includes artists from various backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines, ensuring that our participants have a platform to share their unique experiences and insights.
Community of Encounters: We are a land of encounters, sensitive to social changes: we welcome people into a community that draws its strength and its uniqueness from the free exchange of ideas, the flowing together of very different creative inputs, and where diversity and minority voices find a safe space to express themselves.
Empowering Young Generation: in line with our heritage, our aim is that our event is accessible to all age groups, with particular consideration for young talent who may lack experience or established industry networks. Our overarching mission is to empower these emerging talents by allowing them enhanced skill development opportunities and possibilities to enter the industry.
Ensuring Accessibility: We are devoted to making our event inclusive for all. This commitment includes offering detailed and accurate information on the accessibility of all our locations and providing support for individuals with disabilities, supporting people with disabilities to ensure that they can participate in the Festival in the most enjoyable way possible.
Promoting Gender Balance: We are committed to promoting gender equality in the film industry. We aim to achieve gender balance in our selection committees, juries, mentoring programs, program participants, speakers, and guests.
Nurturing Dialogue: We believe that the most innovative discussions are those that consider the present, acknowledge the past, and envision the future. We encourage open and respectful dialogue.
Screening Venues: 10 out of 13 screening venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility, 2 are partially accessible. Each film is programmed at least once in one of the accessible venues. We are continually working to evaluate and improve the accessibility of our venues.
Audio Description: Currently available in French and/or German for selected films as listed in the official Festival program. Audio descriptions are available on the application Greta, in collaboration with Regards Neufs.
Relaxed Screenings: We offer relaxed screenings in a smaller, more accommodating venue. During these screenings, the lights remain low, the volume is slightly reduced, and attendees are free to move, make noise, or leave and return to the room as needed without concern for disturbing others.
Tailored assistance: The entire Locarno Film Festival team is always available to help with specific requests and needs.
Festival Team: 57.4% of the staff that makes the realization of the event possible are women, showcasing our commitment to equal opportunities.
Selection Committees: The two official committees that select feature and short films are gender-balanced, consisting of 4 men and 5 women.
Juries: The official juries that select the winning films of the 77th edition are composed of 8 women (including the Jury President of the Concorso Internazionale) and 9 men.
The Locarno Film Festival supports cinema lovers and industry professionals of all ages and backgrounds, playing an active role in educating the younger audience through various learning and training projects.
The educational projects, aimed at different age groups, take place in inclusive contexts and environments, ensuring effective learning opportunities for everyone.
The Festival promotes the film industry of developing countries and ensures that opportunity to participate in its activities for people hindered by economic or political limitations is very much alive.
Through its measures, the Festival ensures more comprehensive geographic representation and promotes the presence of these countries within institutions responsible for economic and financial decisions on an international and global scale.
The Locarno Film Festival is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. We do not tolerate any form of violence, abuse, or harassment—whether verbal, physical, sexual, or otherwise—towards visitors, guests, partners, employees, staff, volunteers, delegates, audiences, or participants at any event. Our staff and volunteers are committed to providing a positive experience for all. By attending, participants agree to abide by our safety and respect policies. In the event of a breach of the anti-discrimination policy, the Festival reserves the right to take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
By adhering to this anti-discrimination policy, we can ensure that the Locarno Film Festival remains a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to these principles.
Treat all participants with respect, regardless of their background, identity, or views.
Harassment, including but not limited to discrimination, bullying, and unwelcome advances, will not be tolerated at the festival.
Anyone found to have engaged in such behavior may be asked to leave the event and may have their Festival Pass and accreditation withdrawn.
As an international film festival, we welcome audiences from all over the world with different cultures, customs, and sensibilities. Respect personal space and boundaries (i.e do not touch or hug anyone without their permission).
Be mindful of your language and terminology, using inclusive and respectful language. Avoid making assumptions about the identities or experiences of others.
If you witness or experience discrimination or harassment, do not allow it go unchallenged and report it.
Respect the privacy of others. Do not take photographs or record video of other people without their consent.
If you have a concern, experience an incident or witness behavior that violates our policy, do not hesitate to reach out to our staff on site or contact us at diversity@locarnofestival.ch.
Your reports will be handled with discretion and care. We are committed to addressing any issues promptly to ensure your safety and well-being throughout the festival.
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