How to Industry

Current ZFF Industry News

Applications to the ZFF Talent Programmes open soon...

Film submissions are open since February 15

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Industry Calendar

Information regarding this year's Industry programme will be communicated in late summer.

OPENING HOURS INDUSTRY DESK:

THU. 3.10. – SAT 5.10. | 9:30 – 21:00

Unfortunately, we are only available at the Industry Office during the specified opening hours. If you have any questions outside our opening hours, please contact [email protected].

Discover our Industry Events and Initiatives

Awards Special Screening

Film Music Competition

How to Kinderfilm

Industry Screenings

Industry Spotlights

Leading FeMales

SoundTrack_Zurich

SRF Writer's Day

ZFF Masters

ZFF Serve & Slice

Zurich Film Night

Zurich Summit

How to Festival FAQs

Industry Badge

Your Industry Badge is your access to everything at the festival. If you have a private or business address in Switzerland, we have sent you the badge and it should be in your mailbox by 26 September.

ATTENTION: This is only valid if the accreditation has been paid by 20 September.

If this is not the case, you can come and collect your personal badge from the Industry Office at the Festival Centre from the start of the festival (28 September).

Industry & Guest Office

The Industry and Guest Office is your contact point for questions and other problems during the festival. It is located on Sechseläutenplatz next to the Festvialzentrum (No. 7).

Industry Desk - Opening hours

28.9. - 30.9.23: 11:00 - 21:00

1.10. - 8.10.23: 11:00 - 14:00

Official Guest Desk - Opening hours

28.9. - 30.9.23: 11:00 - 13:00

1.10. - 8.10.23: 14:00 - 16:00

Online Ticketing

Tickets for regular screenings (without Premium Screenings and Golden Icon Award) and the ZFF Masters can be booked online with your personal code on the industry badge. Industry tickets can only be booked the day before the respective screening.

Important information about online booking:

Tickets can be purchased from 28 September 2023. A special contingent of tickets per screening is reserved for industry accredited persons.
Tickets can be booked for the same or the following day of the screening. Only 1 ticket per screening can be purchased.
If the contingent is fully booked, it is possible 1h before the start of the film to book a seat from the remaining free of charge...
Tickets are personal and non-transferable. You will be asked to show your industry badge and ticket at the entrance.

Industry Screenings

The Industry Screenings are exclusive film screenings from the official festival programme for the accredited industry and press. They are accessible with the personal Industry Badge and without an extra ticket.

More information and screening schedule

Who is Who and Cinando Market Environment

This year, the Who's Who is available via the Cinando Market Environment. There you will find the list of industry representatives and other important information.

The login will be sent to you personally by Cinando (please also check your spam account). In case of a late accreditation, the activation may take a few days.

ZFF Video Library with Festival Scope

During and until one week after the ZFF, your Industry accreditation gives you the opportunity to watch many films from the official programme online. The ZFF Video Library is accessible via Festival Scope and will be activated after you have received your accreditation.