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Locarno Film Festival’s landmark for industry professionals.

08/04/2026

It’s time to bring a classic back to life! Together with Cinegrell (the film lab based in Zurich and Berlin) we're once again giving a heritage film the restoration it deserves.

The by Locarno Pro is now open: if you hold the rights to a feature films from around the world that premiered no later than 2010, this one's for you.

The winning project will be revealed at the Locarno Pro Award Ceremony on August 9, 2026, with the world premiere set for the Locarno Film Festival in August 2027.

→ Submit your application by May 6, 2026: shorturl.at/v3hVw

31/03/2026

Applications are open: Match Me! – by Locarno Pro – is your chance to meet co-producers, forge new partnerships, and step into the global film industry during Locarno79 (August 7–9, 2026).

A carefully selected group of around 35 emerging producers will join the programme, expanding their network and raising their profile on the international scene.

→ Apply by May 6, 2026 on our website: shorturl.at/EwV8X

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This edition is made possible thanks to Cinecittà, Cinema Chile, Cinema do Brasil, Danish Film Institute, Dominican Republic Film Commission (DGCINE), Estonian Film Institute, Finnish Film Foundation, Film Center of Montenegro, German Films, ICA Portugal, ICAA Spain, Lithuanian Film Centre, National Film Centre of Latvia, Polish Film Institute, and Unifrance

20/03/2026

“Don’t Let the Sun” by Jacqueline Zünd participated in Alliance 4 Development, Locarno Pro’s program for projects in development, in 2021. It was later presented at Locarno78 in the Concorso Cineasti del Presente section, and was just released in Switzerland on March 18, 2026.

We’re proud to have supported this project from the start!

13/03/2026

A new call for applications is now live!

The – by Locarno Pro – is an intensive training programme designed to support young film industry professionals while fostering connections across film markets worldwide.

In 2026 the Industry Academy will host five editions in , aimed at Ibero-American professionals: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, and Mexico.

→ This first open call (for the Industry Academies in Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica) closes on April 12, 2026. Discover more and apply on our website: shorturl.at/aUkVu

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The Latin America Industry Academy is made possible thanks to the support of Ibermedia, Tercer Cine Honduras, and LatAm Cinema.

With Olhar de Cinema, MECI - Mercado do Cinema Independente, Projeto Paradiso, Pacifica Grey, and BAM (Bogotá Audiovisual Market).

10/03/2026

Ready to take the next step in the film industry? Apply now for the 2026 edition of the Locarno Industry Academy!

Ten emerging talents and young professionals – working in international sales, marketing, distribution, exhibition, and film programming – will be selected to take part in this intensive workshop in Locarno during the 79ᵗʰ edition of the Festival, as part of Locarno Pro.

→ Apply on our website by April 15: shorturl.at/qxRQF

05/03/2026

Applications are now open for the 11ᵗʰ edition of A4D, Locarno Pro’s co-development programme for feature-length projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

Don’t miss the opportunity to present your project to international co-production partners and leading industry professionals.

→ Apply now on our website: shorturl.at/Z2Wwf

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Alliance 4 Development is possible thanks to partnerships with CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée), France; FFA (Filmförderungsanstalt), Germany; DGCA-MiC (Direzione generale Cinema e audiovisivo del Ministero della Cultura), Italy; ÖFI (Österreichisches Filminstitut), Austria; the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) / MEDIA Desk Suisse, Switzerland. A4D is also made possible by contributions from Eurimages.

27/02/2026

Stay tuned: the next Locarno Pro open calls are just around the corner!

— March 5: Alliance 4 Development
A co-development platform for projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, with tailored meetings, workshops, and networking to foster international collaborations.

— March 10: Locarno Industry Academy
An intensive training programme connecting emerging professionals with distributors, programmers, producers, and key industry players.

— March 15: Locarno Industry Academy - LatAm
High-quality training and mentorship for emerging film talent across Latin America, strengthening networks and regional visibility.

— March 24: Match Me!
An informal networking platform for emerging producers, featuring one-to-one meetings and tailored activities to encourage co-productions and international growth.

— March 31: Locarno Heritage Restoration Contest
In collaboration with Berlin-based film lab Cinegrell, a full restoration is awarded to a classic film, premiering at the following edition of the Locarno Film Festival.

→ Discover more at locarnofestival.ch/pro

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