ECAL GRADUATES AT LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL
02–12.08.2023
Locarno

Pardi di domani : Concorso nazionale 

A place for expressive and poetic research in innovative formats, the Pardi di domani section presents previews of short and medium-length films, including one made in collaboration with an ECAL graduate. 

• ALEXX196 & the pink sand beach by Loïc Hobi in collaboration with Vuk Vukmanović (Sound), graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 2020 

Schools Without Borders 

In synergy with the BaseCamp laboratory for young talent, CISA (Conservatorio Internazionale di Scienze Audiovisive - FILM Academy), the Festival's academic partner, is inviting Swiss and international film schools to present a selection of their best short films. Two ECAL diploma films have been selected. 

- Le Défilé by Michail Galanopoulos in collaboration with Massimo del Gaudio (Son) and Antoine Flahaut (Montage), graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 

- Mountain Flesh by Valentina Shasivari in collaboration with Marine Maye, (Son) graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 

Panorama Suisse 

Four ECAL graduates are represented in this independent section of the festival, where films are selected by a committee made up of representatives from the Journées de Soleure, SWISS FILMS and the Swiss Film Academy. 

• Flores del otro patio by Jorge Cadena, graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 2018  

• Foudre by Carmen Jaquier, graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 2016 

• The Land Within by Fisnik Maxville, graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 

• Big Little Women by Nadia Fares et Polish Prayers by Hanna Nobis in collaboration with Vuk Vukmanović (Son), graduated MA Cinem ECAL/HEAD 

Alliance 4 Development  

The aim of this co-development program for film projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland hosted by Locarno Pro is to future-proof the market potential of the projects and foster long-term creative and business ties between the targeted countries. 

• La Passion d’Aline by Rokhaya Marieme Balde, graduated MA Cinema ECAL/HEAD 2020 

BaseCamp IV  

For its 4th edition, 12 Bachelor and Master Cinema students are taking part in BaseCamp, the Locarno Film Festival’s creative residency. In this 11-day program, students have the chance to meet almost 200 other young talents and take part in numerous meetings, workshops, screenings and events organized by the Festival.