Locarno Filmmakers Academy 2025

Locarno Filmmakers Academy 2025 offers a 10-day extensive training program for emerging filmmakers in Locarno, Switzerland. The program is designed for young directors worldwide who want hands-on experience in filmmaking, production, and distribution, with opportunities to showcase work at the Locarno Film Festival. Benefits include accommodation, accreditation to the festival, masterclasses, and daily meal vouchers.

Accommodation, accreditation to the festival, masterclasses, daily meal vouchers, and opportunities to showcase and screen work.

Emerging filmmakers worldwide, aged 18-35, who have directed a short film selected for an international festival.

Submit an online application via the official portal.