Locarno Film Festival

Locarno Film Festival Since 1946, we celebrate cinema in all its forms, discover new talents, and look toward the future | : 5—15.8.2026
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Since 1946, the Locarno Festival has been one of the major international film festivals. Every August the town of Locarno becomes the world capital of auteur cinema for eleven days.

Not exactly a quiet night. Set in a Malaysian National Service camp, “WAShhh” by Mickey Lai follows a Chinese trainee or...
29/05/2026

Not exactly a quiet night. Set in a Malaysian National Service camp, “WAShhh” by Mickey Lai follows a Chinese trainee ordered to lead her multiracial female comrades in an unexpected task.

→ Watch it for free on our website – as part of Locarno SHORTS – until June 6: shorturl.at/UeRnF

There is just one week left to apply! The Locarno Residency (by Locarno Factory) is a unique opportunity for emerging fi...
29/05/2026

There is just one week left to apply! The Locarno Residency (by Locarno Factory) is a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers to receive vital support and hands-on expertise to develop their first feature film.

→ Submissions for the 2026/2027 edition are open on our website until June 5: shorturl.at/dJV6c

Before a new edition takes over, we pause to look back. Our Annual Report is out. It’s a full picture of the year: the f...
28/05/2026

Before a new edition takes over, we pause to look back. Our Annual Report is out. It’s a full picture of the year: the films, the partnerships, the people, and the numbers behind it all. Numbers we’re proud of, and that reflect the work of an entire organisation committed to cinema every day.

A few highlights:
- 12.2% increase in film entries (6,400+)
- Locarno78 films selected by more than 255 film festivals worldwide
- 101 world premieres and 7 international premieres
- 30 productions and 4 Swiss co-productions in the selection
- 1,900+ industry accreditations
- 14% increase in followers across our social media channels (360,000+)

→ Read the 2025 Annual Report: shorturl.at/D8Ncs

The 79ᵗʰ Locarno Film Festival is just around the corner. Accreditation requests for Industry, Press & Photographers, Pr...
27/05/2026

The 79ᵗʰ Locarno Film Festival is just around the corner. Accreditation requests for Industry, Press & Photographers, Professionals, and Locarno Network are now open!

From August 5 to 15, Locarno is the place to be. Screenings, events, talks, and guests from around the world – all waiting for you at .

→ Discover more and get your accreditation on our website: shorturl.at/cAL2n

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Public transport within Ticino & Moesano (Arcobaleno integrated fare network) is included with any Festival ticket or pass for the duration of its validity, thanks to the partnership with SBB.

Community, Collaboration and Co-presence in Cinema.The Future (of) Together is the third edition of the Future of Cinema...
25/05/2026

Community, Collaboration and Co-presence in Cinema.

The Future (of) Together is the third edition of the Future of Cinema Conference, an initiative jointly organizedby Locarno Factory and USI Università della Svizzera italiana (Official Page).

Taking place during Locarno79 (August 11 – 12), the Conference – made possible with the support of the Swiss National Science Foundation – is a platform for critical dialogue and creative exploration of the future of cinema.

Full programme coming soon – stay tuned!

→ Learn more and apply for the Academy at locarnofestival.ch by May 28: shorturl.at/2xgBB

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Artwork: Elio Ferrario

23/05/2026

What does it feel like to build a shared life when your partner is elsewhere – with someone else? “looking she said I forget” by Naomi Pacifique follows Lou through the quiet contradictions of an open relationship in a city she is still learning to call home.

→ Watch it for free on our website – as part of Locarno SHORTS – until June 20: shorturl.at/xe1Mh

23/05/2026

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s career skyrocketed after premiering “Happy Hour” in 2015 at Locarno. Now the Japanese master and Oscar-winner is in Cannes with his intimate French epic “All of a Sudden”. Critics Corner host Hugo Emmerzael spoke with Mark Asch about Hamaguchi’s attentive cinema that’s all about dialogue, speaking and listening.

The selected participants for the 2026 Brazil Locarno Industry Academy are here. Discover who made the cut! The Brazil ...
22/05/2026

The selected participants for the 2026 Brazil Locarno Industry Academy are here. Discover who made the cut!

The Brazil Locarno Industry Academy will take place from June 8 to 11, within the framework of MECI – Mercado do Cinema Independente, during Olhar de Cinema – Curitiba International Film Festival.

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

→ Discover more on our website: shorturl.at/zewkZ

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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).

The Locarno Film Festival is a living ecosystem, made up of many different communities, roles, and forms of participatio...
22/05/2026

The Locarno Film Festival is a living ecosystem, made up of many different communities, roles, and forms of participation. There are numerous ways to be involved and to support its values and mission.

Discover our exclusive membership programme – Members, Friends and Leopard Club – and choose the option that’s right for you!

→ Become part of the Locarno Film Festival: discover more on locarnofestival.ch/support/membership

22/05/2026

Locarno’s Critics Corner is back! Host Hugo Emmerzael touched down on the Croisette to speak with esteemed film critics about the masters of cinema that we have welcomed at Locarno and premiere new work at this years’ Cannes Film Festival. We kick off with Chloe Lizotte, who checked out “Diary of a Chambermaid”, the new film by maverick Romanian director Radu Jude who shocked and delighted Locarno audiences last year with his zany vampire film Dracula.

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