How to Festival
Find all important information about your festival visit as an industry accredited person at a glance - from the opening hours of the industry desk to online ticket purchases.
Film Music Competition
In the International Film Music Competition film composers are asked to write their own score for a specific short film.
How to Kinderfilm
Together with the Zurich Film Foundation, we put the spotlight on children and family films with our new How to Kinderfilm format. The matchmaking is by invitation only, but the subsequent panel discussion is open to all accredited industry representatives.
Industry Reception
The Industry Reception is the official festival kick-off for our industry guests and marks the beginning our diverse Industry programme during the festival.
Industry Screenings
Die Industry Screenings sind exklusive Filmvorstellungen aus dem offiziellen Festivalprogramm für die akkreditierte Industry und Presse. Sie sind mit dem persönlichen Industry oder Presse Badge zugänglich.
Industry Spotlights
With the Industry Spotlights, we are putting the spotlight on hot topics that currently impact the film industry.
Leading FeMales
Leading FeMales in Film stellt inspirierende Frauen in den Mittelpunkt, welche über ihren Werdegang berichten und die unterschiedlichen Herausforderungen in der Filmbranche aufzeigen.
Meet the Filmmakers
All present filmmakers with a film in this year's ZFF programme meet for relaxed networking drinks to connect with each other and the ZFF programme team.
SoundTrack_Zurich
SoundTrack_Zurich is a specialist event on film and media music that takes place as part of the Zurich Film Festival.
SRF Writer's Day
With the SRF Writer's Day, Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) and the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) put the focus on screenwriting and early-stage story development.
Swiss Oscar Screening
Together with SWISS FILMS and SRG SSR the Zurich Film Festival organises an exclusive Screening of Switzerland's Oscar Entry for selected guests.
ZFF Academy
Every year, the talent development programme brings together aspiring filmmakers with international film experts and offers a platform with international appeal and a programme tailored to the needs of the participants.
ZFF Masters
The ZFF Masters are moderated talks with well-known personalities from the international film industry. The audience gets an exciting insight into their creative work and their attitude as filmmakers.
ZFF Serve & Slice
Our film guests and journalists come together for a friendly table tennis tournament. In the style of the legendary Zurich Summit Tennis Tournament, a new memorable tournament is launched with the ZFF Slice & Serve.
ZFF Summit Climber
The three-day training programme will take place from 29 September to 1 October during the Zurich Summit weekend. The ZFF Summit Climber is designed as a mentored talent development programme that acts as a knowledge and networking platform.
Zurich Film Night
The upswing in Swiss cinema is due not least to Zurich as a film location. With the Zurich Film Night, the Zurich Film Festival, together with the Zurich Film Foundation, highlight the economic and social importance of filmmaking in Zurich.
Zurich Summit
The Zurich Summit is the largest industry event at the Zurich Film Festival. The boutique conference takes place on the first weekend of the festival at The Dolder Grand. A top-class line-up of international and national film producers, sales executives and creators in film, TV and entertainment, as well as technology entrepreneurs and financiers meet to debate the latest and most groundbreaking trends in the industry.
Zurich Summit Dinner
At the prestigious Zurich Summit Dinner, Summit Speakers, film guests, international film executives and other high-profile guests meet at the most exclusive dinner in the entire city. The Game Changer Award is also presented at the Zurich Summit Dinner.
Zurich Summit Charity Tennis Tournament
The legendary Zurich Summit Tennis Tournament has been an integral part of the Summit programme for years. Play doubles and enjoy a BBQ on the most beautiful tennis court in Zurich. GAME - SET - MATCH.
Film Submission
Film submissions for the 19th Zurich Film Festival are closed! Films can again be submitted com February 2024.
Industry Akkreditierung
In order to participate in the industry events, industry representatives can apply for accreditation for the 19th ZFF (28.9. - 8.10.2023) from 10 July. An additional processing fee will be charged for all applications after 17 September.
