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The #LocarnoResidency is back for a new edition! It's a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers to receive vital support and hands-on expertise to develop their first feature film. → Submissions are now open, apply on our website by June 3: shorturl.at/USzfB

We're delighted to announce that #RithyPanh will serve as president of the Concorso Internazionale jury at #Locarno78, overseeing the process that will decide the winner of the Pardo d’Oro. → Read more: shorturl.at/pUyGq _ Ph. © Bophana Center

#REAL: Reality Exploration Academy of Locarno is a ten-day program (August 6 – 16, during #Locarno78) that brings together cutting-edge audiovisual research and creative practices to explore how reality is represented and reimagined on screen. → Apply: shorturl.at/5jtyT

Our #IndustryAcademy (by #LocarnoPro) is an intensive training program designed to support and guide young film industry professionals working specifically in the field of independent cinema. → Apply now for the #Chile edition (by May 26, 2025): shorturl.at/Xxo5H

#BaseCamp is back during #Locarno78 ! For 11 days, each August BaseCamp brings together 200 emerging talents – filmmakers, designers, musicians, writers, performers, and thinkers – to live, create, and exchange ideas under one roof in Locarno. → Apply: festivalbasecamp.ch

Short films, big ideas! ✨ We’re launching #SHORTS, a digital showcase dedicated to short films premiered at Locarno. Starting on May 29, every two weeks there'll be a new short available to stream for free for 30 days. → Discover more: shorturl.at/kFZTd

Starting today – with our new project #SHORTS – we’ll spotlight a short film every two weeks; and our first pick is #iNTELLIGENCE, by Jeanne Frenkel and Cosme Castro – now available to stream for free on our website (until June 28)! → Watch it now: shorturl.at/ANmvD

‘Storytelling Through the Lens’: apply by June 5, 2025 to our photography workshop led by renowned photographer #SvenCreutzmann, and produced in collaboration with Manawa Foundation. → Discover more and apply: shorturl.at/TGdHC _ Ph. © Sven Creutzmann

We’re excited to announce that #EmmaThompson will receive Locarno78’s Leopard Club Award on the night of August 8, on the occasion of the premiere of the much anticipated thriller “The Dead of Winter”. We look forward to honoring the talent of this great artist!

We're thrilled to announce that the Festival and Cinegrell have just restored Roberto Rossellini's “Anno uno” – thanks to Locarno Heritage (Locarno Pro). #Locarno78 will host the premiere of the newly restored version of the film – a true classic. → shorturl.at/csYWr

Discover who made the cut for the 23ʳᵈ edition of Locarno Open Doors (by Locarno Pro), as it launches a new four-year focus on 42 countries across the African continent. → Discover more on our website: shorturl.at/OEX6U

#iNTELLIGENCE by Jeanne Frenkel and Cosme Castro blends live action and animation in a single blur of visual styles, a real treat to sit back and absorb. → Watch it now for free: shorturl.at/GOY82 With our new project #SHORTS we'll spotlight a short film every two weeks.

We’re excited to announce that #LucyLiu will be honored with the Career Achievement Award at #Locarno78! Following the award ceremony on August 14, Liu will present the premiere of “Rosemead”. The following day, she’ll engage in a public discussion with the Festival audience.

After a successful exploration of Columbia Pictures in 2024, curator #EhsanKhoshbakht once again will return to Locarno to craft the Festival’s latest retrospective, this year focused on the postwar years of British cinema. → Read our interview: shorturl.at/ml7h4

A new name for #Locarno78! Our honorary leopard – the Pardo d’Onore, presented by #Manor – will be given to the internationally recognized and celebrated American filmmaker #AlexanderPayne on August 15, 2025. → Read more on our website: shorturl.at/SPqNr

Another new film in our #SHORTS calendar just dropped: #Canard (2023) by Elie Chapuis is now streaming for free on our website for the next 30 days! → Watch it now: shorturl.at/fN9qu

Congratulations to director Konstantina Kotzamani and the entire team behind “What Mary Didn’t Know”, awarded Best Short at the Greek National Awards. The film had its world premiere at #Locarno77 in 2024: we’re proud to have been part of its journey!

We're thrilled to announce that, for #Locarno78, Raimondo Rezzonico Award – the Festival’s producing recognition – will go to independent Beirut-based house Abbout Productions, led by Georges Schoucair and Myriam Sassine. → Discover more on our website: shorturl.at/syZHx

Have you ever seen a horror short film, somewhere between a dream and a nightmare, made in stop motion? Then don’t miss “Canard” by Elie Chapuis. Now streaming free for 30 days as part of our #SHORTS calendar! → Watch it now on our website: shorturl.at/fN9qu

Introducing the 37 participants selected for the 10ᵗʰ anniversary edition of #MatchMe!, by Locarno Pro. → Discover more on our website: shorturl.at/lN4dl