Locarno Pro’s works-in-progress First Look strand to focus on Canada
Six Canadian films in post-production will be showcased in collaboration with Telefilm Canada.
Locarno Open Doors, Vision du Reel set to lose major Swiss funding from 2029
The decision by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation throws their future into question.
Locarno explores date shift forward to July from 2027
A-list festival says date change appears necessary “to respond to the challenges faced by the entire sector.”
Glasgow, Locarno, IDFA join European film market alliance
The F.A.M.E. Alliance also includes CPH: Dox, Les Arcs and Zurich.
Locarno Pro’s Open Doors to turn spotlight on African talent for next four years
Locarno’s co-production and talent development initiative is to focus on the African continent for its next cycle.
Realness Institute unveils next cohort of Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy (exclusive)
It is the third edition of the training programme for African film and TV professionals.
Lithuanian drama ‘Toxic’ wins Locarno’s Golden Leopard
Kurdwin Ayub’s Moon won the special jury prize.
Locarno celebrates the golden age of Columbia Pictures
40 features and four shorts made by Columbia between 1929 and 1959 that will be screening during the festival.
Locarno’s First Look selection showcases vitality of Spanish film industry
Six works-in-progress from Spain are being presented to the international industry at Locarno Film Festival
Open Doors preview: how Locarno is championing filmmakers from Latin America and the Caribbean
Locarno’s Open Doors launched in 2003 as a co-production platform, later becoming a development programme as well.
