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Locarno Residency Open Call
Locarno Film Festival
About the Open Call
The Locarno Residency offers support and guidance for filmmakers developing their first feature film. It includes a 3-day stay during the 79th Locarno Film Festival, online sessions, and two in-person sessions (winter in Italy, spring in Arles). Three projects are selected for a one-year mentoring program. Includes a CHF 5,000 scholarship for the winning project based on artistic merit.
What is Offered
Mentoring, networking, accommodation and travel for second phase sessions, and a CHF 5,000 scholarship for the winning project.
Requirements
Candidates must be under 40 (born 1986 or later), fluent in English, and have directed a short film or documentary selected in a film festival. Must be developing a first feature length project (over 60 minutes) scheduled for production after September 2027.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the official online form at https://form.locarnofestival.ch/forms/b1a1ecca-9216-4a5f-995e-0b1f3abe4c7f?culture=en-US
Key Information
Deadline
June 5, 2026
Location
Locarno, Switzerland
Categories
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