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.
Another highlight of the Zurich Film Festival is the Zurich Summit, which stands as a premier platform for the creative industries. This boutique conference brings together a top-tier assembly of producers, sales executives, creators in film, TV, and entertainment, as well as technology entrepreneurs and financiers. It offers a rich blend of knowledge sharing and inspiration, alongside optimal networking opportunities.
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.
Industry Calendar
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How to Festival FAQs
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).
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
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.
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 will follow soon.
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.
All our Cinemas and Industry Locations:
Our Cinemas:
- blue Cinema Corso: Theaterstrasse 10, 8001 Zurich
- Arthous Le Paris: Gottfried-Keller-Strasse 7, 8001 Zurich
- Arthouse Piccadilly: Mühlebachstrasse 2, 8008 Zurich
- ARENA Cinemas Sihlcity: Kalanderplatz 8, 8045 Zurich
- Frame: Lagerstrasse 104, 8004 Zurich
- Kongresshaus Zürich: Claridenstrasse 5, 8002 Zurich
Our Industry Locations:
- Festival Centre: Sechseläutenplatz, 8001 Zürich
- NZZ Festival Lounge: Falkenstrasse 11, 8008 Zürich
- NZZ SkyLounge: Falkenstrasse 11, 8008 Zürich
- Zunfthaus Zimmerleuten: Limmatquai 40, 8001 Zürich
- Frame Lounge: Lagerstrasse 104, 8004 Zurich
- Frame Orbit: Lagerstrasse 104, 8004 Zurich
- public_localis: Stadelhoferstrasse 25, 8001 Zürich
- Photobastei: Sihlquai 125, 8005 Zürich
- Kunsthaus Bar: Heimplatz 5, 8001 Zürich
- Tonhalle Zürich: Claridenstrasse 7, 8002 Zürich
- The Dolder Grand: Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich
- Amboss Rampe: Zollstrasse 80, 8005 Zürich
- Collana: Sechseläutenplatz, 8001 Zürich
- Festival Ship: Bürkliplatz, 8001 Zürich
