ZFF Summit Climber
ZFF Summit Climber
The forth edition of the three-day talent promotion program, ZFF Summit Climber, takes place from September 26 to September 29, 2025, in conjunction with the Zurich Summit, the Zurich Film Festival's prestigious boutique conference, at The Dolder Grand hotel.
The Zurich Film Festival enables eight junior sales and distribution executives to learn from Hollywood's finest. The aim of the new talent development program is to use the framework of the conference and the festival to transfer knowledge about transatlantic economic and financing structures to selected participants. Additionally, the program also offers participants a unique opportunity to expand their European and North American film network.
There are no participation or application fees for the program.
Travel expenses to and from the event must be covered by the participants themselves. Members of Europa Distribution will receive partial travel cost support from their respective organisation.
Applications are now open for the ZFF Summit Climber 2025.
Deadline for applications: July, 27, 2025.
The ZFF Summit Climber is designed as a three day mentored talent development program, serving as a platform for knowledge and networking.
The program places equal importance on knowledge transfer and the creation of practical networking opportunities. It specifically focuses on film financing and distribution. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of transatlantic financing structures and offers a unique opportunity to expand the North American and European networks through connections with Zurich Summit guests. Participants can deepen their knowledge of current challenges in film distribution, strengthen their collaboration with producers, and learn the rules and regulations for transatlantic cooperation.
Find out more about our ZFF Summit Climbers and alumni of the past years!
