How to Industry

Our industry programme offers a variety of opportunities and events designed to promote film talent and networking occasions, both for Swiss and international filmmakers. Two of our premier talent promotion programmes are the ZFF Academy and the ZFF Summit Climber.

In addition to these initiatives, the ZFF organizes various events in collaboration with esteemed partners to further promote the film industry. Notable events include Leading FeMales, SRF Writer’s Day, ZFF Masters, SoundTrack_Zurich, the International Film Music Competition, Awards Special Screening, How to Kinderfilm, Serve & Slice, and Zürcher Filmnacht. Each of these events contributes uniquely to the industry by offering specialized platforms for learning, networking, and celebrating film.

OPENING HOURS INDUSTRY DESK:

THU. 3.10. | 11:00 – 21:00

FRI. 4.10. – SAT 5.10. | 10:00 – 21:00

SUN. 6.10. – SUN 13.10. | 10:00 – 14:00

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

P&I 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 30 September.

ATTENTION: This is only valid if the accreditation has been paid by 22 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 (3 October).

Industry, Press & Guest Office

The Industry, Guest Office and Press Desk are your contact point for questions and other problems during the festival. It is located on Sechseläutenplatz inside the Festvialzentrum.

Industry Desk - Opening hours

03.10.24: 11:00 - 21:00

04.10 - 05.10.24: 10:00 - 21:00

06.10 - 13.10.24: 11:00 - 14:00

Official Guest Desk - Opening hours

03.10.24: 11:00 - 21:00

04.10 - 05.10.24: 10:00 - 21:00

06.10 - 13.10.24: 11:00 - 14:00

Press Desk - Opening hours

03.10.24: 11:00 - 21:00

04.10 - 05.10.24: 10:00 - 21:00

06.10 .24: 11:00 - 17:00

07.10 - 13.10.24: 11:00 - 14:00

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 3 October 2024. 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.

P&I Screenings

The Press and 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

More information will follow soon.

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.