Locarno unveils producers and projects for Africa-focused Open Doors programme
Festival’s co-production platform and talent development programme is focused on the African continent this year.
Emma Thompson to receive Locarno’s Leopard Club Award
Star will be at festival for the premiere of thriller The Dead of Winter
Rithy Panh to chair international competition jury of 2025 Locarno Film Festival
Cambodian filmmaker to chair jury that will award festival’s Golden Leopard.
Jackie Chan to receive Pardo Alla Carriera honour at Locarno Film Festival
The Hong Kong star will introduce screenings of ‘Project A’ and ‘Police Story’ at the festival.
Locarno artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro to remain in post for three more years
Nazzaro has overseen four editions of the Swiss festival so far.
Locarno unveils US-European financing initiative
Locarno Investment Community initiative will debut within festival’s industry programme Locarno Pro.
Locarno, Edinburgh title ‘Bogancloch’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
Documentary is a sequel to 2011 title ‘Two Years at Sea’.
Why the role of festival manager has become more significant for a successful film launch
Competition for festival slots is becoming fiercer than ever as filmmakers look to secure distribution.
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
