Our two talent promotion programmes, the ZFF Academy and the ZFF Summit Climber, offer aspiring filmmakers and experienced sales and distribution professionals a unique platform to expand their knowledge, network and learn from top-class experts. Apply and be inspired by the best in the industry!
In an effort to bring together as many film talents as possible, the Zurich Film Festival has been organising the ZFF Academy (formerly ZFF Master Class) since 2006. Every year, talented producers, directors and/or screenwriters from all over the world are selected from hundreds of applications to take part in the five-day talent development programme.
The three-day ZFF Summit Climber training programme will take place from 3 October to 6 October during the Zurich Summit, the prestigious boutique conference of the Zurich Film Festival at The Dolder Grand. The ZFF Summit Climber is designed as a mentored talent development programme that acts as a knowledge and networking platform.