Industry Angebote

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Industry Offers

Side Events & Initiatives

Awards Special Screening

Together with SWISS Films and SRG SSR we organize the excluisve Awards Special Screening which takes place during the Zurich Film Festival. The screening of Switzerland’s official Oscar entry aims to boost its chances for a nomination.

Awards Special Screening

Film Music Competition

The International Film Music Competition invites film composers to create their own original score for a designated short film.

Film Music Competition

How to Kinderfilm

Together with the Zurich Film Foundation, we put the spotlight on children's and family films with the How to Kinderfilm format.

How to Kinderfilm

Industry Spotlights

Industry Spotlights

Leading FeMales

Leading FeMales focuses on inspiring women who talk about their careers and the various challenges they face in the film industry.

Leading FeMales

SoundTrack_Zurich

SoundTrack_Zurich is a two-day specialized event on film and media music that takes place as part of the Zurich Film Festival.

SoundTrack_Zurich

SRF Writer`s Day

With SRF Writer's Day, Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) and the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) are setting an example for the work of authors by focussing on screenwriting and script development in the early stages.

SRF Writer`s Day

ZFF Masters

The ZFF Masters are moderated discussions with well-known personalities from the international film industry. The audience gains an exciting insight into their creative work and their attitude as filmmakers.

ZFF Masters

Zurich Film Night

At the ZFF, local filmmaking makes a strong impression. With the Zurich Film Night we emphasize, together with the Zürcher Filmstiftung, the economic and social importance of filmmaking in Zurich.

Zurich Film Night

Zurich Summit

The prestigious Zurich Summit is a leading platform for the creative industries. This two-day boutique conference brings together a distinguished lineup of film producers, sales executives, creators, entrepreneurs, and financiers from the film, entertainment, and technology sectors. The unique focus is on bridging the markets of Europe and the USA, creating unparalleled opportunities for cross-market collaboration 

Zurich Summit

Talent Promotion

ZFF ACADEMY

Every year, the ZFF Academy talent development program brings together up-and-coming filmmakers with international film experts, providing a platform with international appeal and a program tailored to the specific needs of the participants. 

ZFF ACADEMY

ZFF SUMMIT CLIMBER

The three-day ZFF Summit Climber training program takes place from September 26 to September29, 2025 during the Zurich Summit weekend. The ZFF Summit Climber is designed as a mentored talent development program that acts as a knowledge and networking platform. 

ZFF SUMMIT CLIMBER

Industry Services

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Film Submission

The film submissions for the 21st Zurich Film Festival are open until June 30. We look forward to many exciting entries.

Film Submission

Industry Accreditations

Industry representatives can apply from July 3, 2025 for industry accreditation for the 21st ZFF (25.09. - 05.10.2025) in order to take advantage of our specially curated Industry events and initiatives.

Industry Accreditations

P&I Screenings

The Press & Industry Screenings are exclusive film screenings from the official festival program for the accredited industry and press. They are accessible with the personal Industry or Press Badge.

P&I Screenings