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Masterclass ECAL - Alejo Moguillansky,22.11.2023,Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL Invited by ECAL s Cinema department, Argentine director Alejo Moguillansky presents a Masterclass on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born in 1978 in Buenos Aires, Alejo Moguillansky is an Argentine director, producer, screenwriter and editor. His films have gained worldwide recognition, premiering at prestigious festivals including the Berlinale, the Venice Mostra and the Cannes Film Festival. He has worked as an editor for several Argentine filmmakers, including Santiago Mitre, Laura Citarella and Hugo Santiago. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Alejo Moguillansky is a professor at the Universidad Di Tella in Buenos Aires. He is also a film critic and director of the VECINE independent film festival in Buenos Aires. Together with filmmakers Mariano Llinas, Laura Citarella and Augustin Mendilaharzu, he founded El Pampero Cine, a filmmakers collective that has produced numerous films since it was founded some twenty years ago.DATES & SCHEDULES22.11.2023 5:30pm Free entryVENUELeenaards Auditorium, ECAL
Belle Riviera x ECAL,22.11–20.12.2023,musée historique de vevey A new trash can designed by ECAL students for the Riviera. GEDERIVIERA, the Riviera s waste management perimeter, is launching the creation of a brand new public trash can in collaboration with ECAL to bring harmony and freshness to the Riviera s streets. Students in ECAL s Bachelor of Industrial Design program have come up with a unique trash can that will demonstrate character while meeting the highest standards of functionality and quality. The exhibition showcases three innovative prototypes specially designed to blend seamlessly into the public space, responding to public expectations.DATES & SCHEDULES22.11-20.12.2023 Free entryVENUEMusée Historique de Vevey Salle de combles Rue du Château 2 1800 VeveyOPENINGWednesday, November 22, 2023, 12pmWEBSITEwww.gederiviera.chSTUDENTS& , & , &
Three ECAL graduates in artist residencies abroad Romane de Watteville, Gina Proenza and Baker Wardlaw, three ECAL graduates, have been awarded three Artist Residencies abroad by the Etat de Vaud The State of Vaud provides professional artists working in the canton with a studio in Paris and another in Berlin. Put out to tender each year, the artistic residencies are granted for a period of six months, and each comes with a contribution to expenses of 9,000 francs. For 2024, the Paris studio has been awarded to visual artists Romane de Watteville (1st semester) and Gina Proenza (2nd semester). The Berlin residency (2nd semester) goes to Baker Wardlaw. International artist residencies are an important means of supporting creativity and research. They encourage the development of projects with links to the two capitals concerned, and promote the influence of artists working in Vaud. To this end, the Canton of Vaud has a studio at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, and (in collaboration with the Canton of Freiburg) a studio in the multicultural Wedding district in the heart of Berlin. Residence in Paris 1st semester 2024 - Graduated with a Bachelor s degree in Fine Arts in 2020, Romane de Watteville wishes to reside in the French capital to develop a pictorial project entitled "Picture of You Staring". Focusing on formal issues, this work is centered around the theme of set design in both theater and film, as well as costume design. The residency will foster exchange and close collaboration with other artists working in textiles, ceramics and installation. 2nd semester 2024 - During her stay in Paris, Gina Proenza, graduated with a Bachelor s degree in Fine Arts in 2017, will develop a project linked to the writings and documentary films (one of which is unfinished) produced by French poet Alain Gheerbrant following his travels in the Colombian Amazon during the second half of the 20th century. The artist plans to consult the archives of these journeys held at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF) to observe the relationship between colonial history and anthropology. Residence in Berlin 2nd semester 2024 - During his stay in Berlin, Baker Wardlaw, graduated with a Bachelor s degree in Fine Arts in 2014, will continue the conceptual and formal exploration of his work entitled "Berlin Key / Sacred Harp". Centered on the notions of cryptography and cooperation, the artist s approach aims to establish a parallel, or even a confrontation, between the messages sometimes cryptically conveyed by works of art and the complex digital encasement to which all human communication is almost necessarily subject these days. www.vd.ch
WORKSHOP Marie-Caroline Hominal / Pierrine Poget The BAAV is inviting two leading figures to its semestrial workshops: Pierrine Poget, author and poet, and Marie-Caroline Hominal, dancer and performer, both from Geneva. The former, described by one student as an "osteopath of the brain", invites a group of students to make a family with the voices in their heads, while the latter invites bodies into the space of the party for a performance in the ECAL film studio.
Admission requirements and Submission at MSAD Please refer to the information provided on the MSAD page of the vd.ch website and below. Registration for the MSAD is carried out both on the vd.ch website and on the ECAL website. 05.01.2026 au 31.01.2026 - Submission vd.ch Online registration on vd.ch (platform accessible from January 5 to 31, 2026). 12.02.2026 - Submission ECAL Online registra…
Fall ECAL Workshop,13–16.11.2023,ECAL, Renens On the occasion of the workshop weeks in the Bachelor programs, ECAL invites international artists and designers to present their work from November 13 to 16, 2023. PROGRAM Monday 13 November 2023 1:00pm-1:20pm : Schultzschultz, Design Studio, Frankfurt 1:20pm-1:40pm : Marie-Caroline Hominal, Artist, Geneva 1:40pm-2:00pm : Bjorn Sparrman, Designer, Boston Tuesday 14 November 2023 1:00pm-1:20pm : Taiyo Onorato, Photographer, Zürich 1:20pm-1:40pm : Nana Esi Mensah (Atelier Brenda), Graphic Designer, Brüssels 1:40pm-2:00pm : Pierrine Poget, Writer, Geneva Thursday 16 November 2023 1:00pm-1:20pm : Elisaveta Porodina, Photographer, Munich 1:20pm-1:40pm : Yonk, 3D Artist, Amsterdam 1:40pm-2:00pm : David McKendrick, Artistic Director, London DATES & SCHEDULES13-16.11.2023 1pm-2pm Free entryADDRESSIKEA Auditorium ECAL/Ecole cantonale d art de Lausanne Avenue du Temple 5 1020 Renens Visuals by Louis Roh & Alexis Gargaloni
U.F.O.G.O. at the Swissnex 20th anniversary,07.11.2023,swissnex San Francisco On November 7, 2023, ECAL will be presenting U.F.O.G.O. at Pier 17 during "Metropolis", Swissnex s 20th anniversary program in San Francisco. With Metropolis – Sustainable Futures Under Construction , Swissnex in San Francisco is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a look into the future of cities, focusing on food, energy, and the built and digital environment. By highlighting Swiss innovators at the forefront of urban development, this program inspires individuals to question existing paradigms and envision bold and transformative solutions that can shape sustainable and thriving cities of tomorrow. As part of this programme, the ECAL has been invited to present the exhibition U.F.O.G.O. : In October 2022, the Master Product Design students and tutors of ECAL visited and immersed themselves in Fogo Island. The U.F.O.G.O. project resulted in eight speculative yet practical wind turbine designs, considerately informed by various perspectives. is a sustainability project grounded in reality, but not limited by what already is. Through their subtle design, they bring innovative, reality-based solutions, favouring their acceptance by local populations. Produced in consultation with engineers from HEIG-VD/School of Management and Engineering Vaud, the models integrate the technical, technological and legal principles necessary for their implementation.DATES & SCHEDULESTuesday November 7, 2023 4:15pm - 5:15pm Free entry with registrationADDRESSSwissnex Pier 17, Suite 800, San FranciscoWEBSITEwww.swissnex.org
EXHIBITION ECAL DIPLOMAS 2023,03–25.11.2023,ECAL, Renens From November 3 to 25, the diploma projects 2023 will be exhibited at ECAL. Opening on Thursday, November 2 at 6pm DIPLOMAS PROJECTS EXHIBITION 2023 03-25.11.2023 at ECAL From November 3 to 25, ECAL presents a selection of Bachelor and Master 2023 diploma projects. Through editions, photographs, typographies, paintings, interactive installations, films and design objects, this exhibition invites the public to discover the talents of tomorrow. All of the graduates work can be seen at www.ecal.ch DATES & SCHEDULES03-25.11.2023 From Monday to Friday, from 11am to 6pm Free entryADDRESSECAL/Ecole cantonale d art de Lausanne Av. du Temple 5 1020 RenensOPENINGThursday, November 2, at 6pm
ECAL AT THE GIFF FESTIVAL 2023,03–12.11.2023 From November 3 to 12, ECAL will be present at the GIFF FESTIVAL 2023. Switzerland s largest festival dedicated to immersive arts, GIFF is Geneva s oldest film festival and one of the major events of its kind in Europe. A crossroads of genres and disciplines, a place for experimentation and encounters, every year for ten days it offers films, series, interactive installations and works in virtual reality to some 50,000 festival-goers. For its 29th edition and as part of its Territoires Virtuels IV program, dedicated to the best of international and Swiss immersive creation, the Bachelor Media & Interaction Design presents : CONGRUENCE by "Congruence" is an immersive 3D escape game, where players must solve a series of diverse puzzles within a visually striking cube-like world illuminated by neon lights. Each puzzle room unlocks a new door, leading players closer to an unexpected golden trophy that challenges traditional notions of gaming rewards. PHISUS by & Phisus is an interactive narrative experience in which you embody a liquid life-form wandering among the ruins left by advanced humans. The temple s structures narrate the drive to madness of a cult trying to retrieve a sense of nature in a deserted world. WISH I WAS HERE by & Through this interactive experience, the player takes on the role of a child who has died prematurely, forced to bear witness to the pain experienced by the rest of his family during the grieving process, while at the same time being confronted with his own relationship with death. ADDRESSGeneva, SwitzerlandDATESFrom 3 to 12 November, 2023HEAD OF PROGRAMMEWEBSITEwww.2023.giff.chSTUDENTS & , , & , &
THEY – ECAL x LE CONSORTIUM,27.10.2023–31.03.2024,Dijon The Consortium Museum and ECAL present THEY, the culmination of the research project "The Raving Age. Histories and Figures of Youth" by the Master of Visual Arts. THEY, is not about us. It is the statement of a shortfall, a gap... Given this external perspective, how can we express the condition and creativity of a virtualized collective body? How can we get around the deadlocks of traditional differences, innocence, and primary inventiveness? The THEY exhibition seeks to create a diffracted image of youth – a community without community, thriving in a dissolved, uncertain world where referents move freely, unburdened by hierarchies, and transcending generational and gender constraints. The exhibition delves into the emergence of languages and forms, exploring how the foundations of a lexicon are established, and how a new way of making art, of being “contemporary” comes about. These contemporary perspectives presume acts of ownership, disappearance, ventriloquism, and the emergence of many social, interpersonal, political, and esthetic practices and experiments – always in action and opposing the inertia of walls. THEY thus establishes human maps, a sort of moral fable home to all kinds of affects and relationships of identification and indifference – forms of disappearance, a spectral base which leads us, in a certain way, into these worlds where virtuality reigns. It is a temporary refuge for “wild young people”: dissidents of systems and borders, creators of shapes, bodies, vehicles, and multiplicities, who want life, and not capital, to breed. THEY, is not about us. It is the statement of a shortfall, a gap. Given this external perspective, how can we express the condition and creativity of a virtualized collective body? How can we get around the deadlocks of traditional differences, innocence, and primary inventiveness? Can it be achieved by not doing sociology against a backdrop of existential and esthetic crisis? By freeing ourselves from a senile passion for whatever moves, lives, and rebels? How can we conceive of this transitional creature, unable to solidify in its unfinished forms, and instead very much ready to give in, so to speak, to its own unspecialized and powerful youth, turning away from any destiny and specific environment, and holding on to nothing else but its own immaturity and ignorance? The THEY exhibition is the final chapter of the research project titled “The Raving Age. Histoires et figures de la jeunesse”, directed by Vincent Normand, Philippe Azoury and Shirin Yousefi. This project is an integral part of ECAL s Master s degree in Visual Arts.1 Developed over a two-year period, the program is based on various cross-disciplinary activities including production, analysis and workshops, with many artists, thinkers, writers and students taking part in it. The platform at www.theravingage.com archives a list of all exchanges and conferences in that context. The exhibition mirrors a unique collaborative experience between a museum and an art school. Invited artists and students worked closely together during the various stages of the exhibition process, such as design and communication (Lorenzo Benzoni and Luca Frati), scenographic design with David Douard, a reality TV show directed by Sara Sadik, and even a performative piece by Gabriele Garavaglia. Some of the exhibited pieces were created specifically for this particular occasion, such as those by Julien Ceccaldi, Nicolas Ceccaldi, Mélanie Matranga, Gabriele Garavaglia, Exotourisme (Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster & Perez) and Jill Mulleady. Additional existing works were chosen for their specific resonance with the project. These include pieces by David Douard, Morag Keil, Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel and David Wojnarowicz, a truly influential and dreaded figure of youth. Thanks to Matthijs Erdman, Marion Scemama and to galleries Isabella Bortolozzi, Berlin; Chantal Crousel, Paris; Fitzpatrick, Paris and New Galerie, Paris. OPENINGFriday 27 October 2023 - 6pm Performance by with the participation of ECAL alumni and students: , , et DATES & SCHEDULE27.10.2023 - 31.03.2024 Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm Free entryADDRESS37 rue de Longvic 21000 Dijon, France HEAD OF PROGRAMMEHEAD OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT, Philippe Azoury et ASSISTANTARTISTS & · · · · Exotourisme (Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster & Perez) · , · · · & · et WEBSITESleconsortium.fr theravingage.com
ECAL LECTURE – YERVANT GIANIKIAN,18.10.2023,IKEA Auditorium, ECAL As part of his programme at the Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival, Italian filmmaker Yervant Gianikian will be giving a masterclass on Wednesday 18 October at 4pm at the ECAL. Born in Merano in 1942, Yervant Gianikian is an Italian artist, architect and filmmaker of Armenian origin. He co-directed most of his films with his partner Angela Ricci Lucchi until her death in 2018. They have worked together since the 1970s and are known for their hand-crafted montage films in which narrative, poetry and critical analysis meet, redefining the documentary genre. Their recurring themes, including totalitarianism, colonialism, the First World War, genocide and racism, are always approached through a singular use of archives and found footage. Their work has been the subject of exhibitions and retrospectives at MoMA, the Venice Biennale (Golden Lion in 2015), the Tate Modern in London and the Cinémathèque française. DATES & SCHEDULE18.10.2023 4pm Free entry VENUEIKEA Auditorium, ECAL WEBSITE2023.luff.ch INFORMATIONIn the online presence of Yervant Gianikian
AUTOMATED PHOTOGRAPHY AT Foto/Industria,17.10–08.12.2023,Bologna From October 17 to December 8, 2023, on the occasion of Foto/Industria, ECAL presents the exhibition Automated Photography, the result of a research project by the Master of Photography. The MAST Foundation is presenting the seventh edition of Foto/Industria, the world s first biennial event devoted to photography of industry and work, at a number of historic venues in Bologna and at MAST. The 12 exhibitions in Foto/Industria 2023 represent a chronology of points of view on the theme of PLAY, from the end of the 19th century to the present day. They offer an opportunity to observe and delve into the research of a selection of international artists. The ECAL is presenting an exhibition of its research project Automated Photography. An increasing number of images are produced autonomously by machines for machines with a gradual exclusion of any human intervention. Automated Photography is a research project developed by the Master Photography that addresses this situation by examining the technologies of image production and distribution such as: machine learning, CGI, photogrammetry. DATES AND SCHEDULESFrom October 17 to December 8, 2023 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 7pmADDRESSDirezione Regionale Musei Emilia-Romagna Ex Chiesa di San Mattia Via Sant Isaia, 13ARTISTS, , , , , , , , , , , , , WEBSITEwww.fotoindustria.it
ECAL LECTURE – CAPSULE MAGAZINE,12.10.2023,IKEA Auditorium, ECAL More than just a mirror for the latest trends, Capsule Magazine deploys its skills to create innovative experiences. In conference at the ECAL, Thursday 12 October at 5.30pm. Published each year to coincide with Milan Design Week, the young publication Capsule looks at the world of design. Between interiors and architecture, fashion and technology, ecology and craftsmanship, it explores our relationship with desire and consumption. A hybrid between a magazine and a book, Capsule pays homage to a lineage of radical Italian design publications while observing a sumptuous material aesthetic. Beyond print, Capsule aims to be a 360° curatorial platform, imagining Capsule Plaza, an innovative exhibition format, while also producing a clothing line and furniture. DATES & SCHEDULE12.10.2023 5.30pm Free entry PLACEIKEA Auditorium, ECAL WEBSITEcapsule.global INFORMATIONIn the presence of Alessio Ascari, editor and artistic director Paul Cournet, deputy editor-in-chief
USM FOUNDATION DESIGN GRANT EXHIBITION – 6th EDITION,10–30.10.2023,Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne Presentation of new outdoor furniture designed by ECAL students for the Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne as part of the USM Foundation Design Grant. With the aim of encouraging innovation, the USM Foundation is offering for the sixth time a scholarship of CHF 25,000. The prize is awarded alternately to students from ECAL/Ecole cantonale d art de Lausanne and HEAD/Haute école d art et design Genève. Awarded this year at ECAL under the guidance of Swiss designer Christian Spiess, the prize enabled students in the Bachelor of Industrial Design program to design new seating for the terrace of the Théâtre de Vidy in Lausanne. As part of the Théâtre de Vidy s renovation, the students worked in pairs to design seating that would provide a moment of comfort for visitors and passers-by. In addition to the aspects of practicality, seating comfort and weather resistance, a simple handling of the furniture should be considered, allowing the terrace to be adapted to different needs. Proposals providing optimised storage space and mobility have been developed accordingly. The awarded designs by & (winner) and & (honourable mention) were produced in multiple copies in the theatre s workshop and are therefore tailored around the skills of their carpentry, metalworking and sewing workshops. The project was conducted with the kind support of the USM Foundation and USM U. Schärer Söhne AG. DATES & SCHEDULE11–30.10.2023 Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm Free entry ADDRESSThéâtre Vidy-Lausanne Emile-Henri Jaques-Dalcroze 5 CH-1007 Lausanne WEBSITEfondationusm.orgOPENINGTuesday, October 10, 2023 - 6pm
Prompt Battle,05.10.2023,Hall Kudelski, ECAL In front of a live audience, two challengers transform their texts into images using artificial intelligence software. Surprises guaranteed! The goal? Show off your prompt skills and maybe the audience will choose you as the winner who elicited the most surprising, disturbing or beautiful images from the latent spaces of DALL·E 2, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, … How? Image descriptions, called "prompts", are entered into text-to-image software powered by OpenAI s AI. These descriptions generate photos, images and illustrations. The public selects a winner who, in their opinion, has generated the best AI images. Prompt Battle is a concept developed by Florian A. Schmidt & Sebastian Schmieg after observing the remarkable development of machine learning models capable of transforming text into images in terms of quality and accessibility. On Thursday October 5, 2023, the public final will pit the 8 best prompter students from ECAL against each other. DATES & SCHEDULEThursday, October 5, 2023 – 6 p.m. Free entry ADDRESSECAL – Hall Kudelski Avenue du Temple 5 1020 Renens WEBSITEpromptbattle.com
Archive as a Creative Act: The Absolute Cinema of Gregory J. Markopoulos and the Temenos Utopia Artists who produce archives from their own work approach archival activity as a creative gesture: here, the archive literally becomes a work of art. In parallel with the “archival impulse” that has run through contemporary art since the 1960s, this research project examines the “performative agency” of archives when they are constituted from “image acts”. The selected corpus is based on an extremely singular case, the cinematographic work of Gregory J. Markopoulos (1928-1992) and the Temenos archives. Conceived in the 1970s and built up since the 1980s, this archive brings together the filmic, critical and theoretical productions of the Greek-American experimental filmmaker, as well as everything relating to the films of his companion Robert Beavers. Temenos is at once an archive, a festival dedicated to Gregory J. Markopoulos s last film cycle, Eniaios (1948-1990, approximately 80 hours), which has been held every four years since 2004, and a utopian project: "film as film", or a total work responding to a filmic absolute. This work-archive is explored through two main axes: an exhibition and a series of publications. At a time when the exhibition of moving images is becoming more widespread, the challenge is to look back at a series of films shot by one artist on film, and to present them in their concrete form in an exhibition space. Looped 16mm projections or linear projections following a fixed schedule will be confronted with enlargements of photograms and archival documents, all closely linked to films by Gregory J. Markopoulos that predate Eniaios but are included in this cycle. This cycle radicalises the notion of archive-creation: the earlier films are reedited, modified and accompanied by footage shot for the occasion, in a new project that erases the previous films. The richly illustrated exhibition catalogue will document the work, but will also include a series of theoretical contributions on the relationship between art and the archive, based on the case of the Temenos. In addition, two other works will be published: the correspondence between Gregory J. Markopoulos and Stan Brakhage, with a critical apparatus, which provides a close-up view of the processes of creation and self-organisation of American experimental cinema in the 1960s and 1970s; and a monograph on the cinema of Gregory J. Markopoulos, which to date remains little documented.Main applicantFrançois BovierResearch teamSerge Margel, senior researcher Lecturers and researchers: Philippe Artières, Erika Balsom, Robert Beavers, Christa Blümlinger, Enrico Camporesi, Markus Klammer, Rebekah Ruttkof, P. Adams Sitney, Mark WebberDurationDecember 2022 – November 2024Supported byRéserve stratégique de la HES-SO (RCDAV) Kunsthalle FriArt FribourgStudentsBA and MA students in visual arts and cinema AssistantsMathilde Coué (archivist and historian), Balthazar Lovay (curator)PartnerFriArt Kunsthalle Fribourg
A Third Hand – Creative Applications for Robotics Robotic arms have long been a common sight in many industries. They are currently making a rapid entry into art and design studios and practices. Yet, at the same time, difficulties remain in accessing the workflows and work methods demanded by these machines given a clear lack of reference resources suited for this community. The same applies to Art and Design schools, which are increasingly investing in this type of equipment, often without having the resources to run it. This research project uses applied case studies to explore and define a set of exemplary work methods, capable of both informing and inspiring future users. In the field of automated manufacturing and industrial robots, the term used to highlight the concept of total automation is that of lights-out manufacturing, namely factories potentially capable of running with the lights off, without any on-site human presence required. This project adopts a virtually antithetical approach, casting the spotlight on the robotic arm and its many possibilities, and outlining the new opportunities for collaboration that these machines can offer designers, artists and creators at large. It does not adopt the perspective of production nor that of optimisation, but focusses more on experimentation, inspiration and collaboration. Robotic arms have expanded beyond their traditional industrial applications, presenting creators with opportunities to explore innovative production methods and new forms of expression. A rising generation of designers, artists, and architects is repurposing machines, originally designed for different tasks, for creative purposes. These machines are now being employed in collaborative and alternative ways, offering novel possibilities. However, embracing robotics in creative endeavors still involves a steep learning curve and significant financial investments. Over the past two decades, some production machines initially meant for industrial use have become accessible to designers, architects, and artists. Examples include 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC milling machines. These tools, while initially intended for production, have found new life in the realms of creation and experimentation. They are now widely accessible in art and design school, fablabs or art and design studios. In this landscape, industrial robotic arms, especially their collaborative versions, have emerged as valuable tools for creativity. However, there is still a lack of reliable reference resources suited for this community. The project Creative Applications for Robotics aims to address this problem by offering access to best practices and case studies that can be used to further learning, stimulate ideas and foster the integration of collaborative robots into creative practices. The project therefore focuses on the use and interaction with this type of robot in a creative environment. Our goal is to produce a guide accompanied by a set of resources and relevant case studies. This content will be available in the form of an Open Access website and a printed edition. Advances in robotics are traditionally considered to belong to the realm of engineering and computer science, yet there is growing evidence that designers and artists have much to contribute to innovation in this area. Consequently, our research question addresses real needs insofar as inspiring case studies and specific resources can greatly further the inclusion of these new tools in art and design curricula and prove a useful addition to the multidisciplinary skills of tomorrow s creators.Main applicantAlain Bellet, associate professor HES Research teamResearchers Andrea Anner (AATB) Alain Bellet Thibault Brevet (AATB) Martin Hertig Guest lecturers / Guest designers and artists Jussi Ängeslevä Mar Canet (Varvara & Mar) Varvara Guljajeva (Varvara & Mar) Niklas Hagemann Taiyo Onorato Raphaël Pluvinage (Pinaffo – Pluvinage) Marion Pinaffo (Pinaffo – Pluvinage)DurationFebruary 2022 – October 2023Supported byECAL/École cantonale d art de Lausanne Réserve stratégique de la HES-SO (RCDAV)PartnersAATB – Practice for non-industrial roboticsStudents“Production Line” Workshop, May 2023 BA1 Media & Interaction Design & BA1 Industrial Design Abla Bolassi Owoussi, Alexander Bryant Paynter, Alexandre Li, Alexine Sierro, Alice Graff, Aryana Noorani, Aurélien Clerc, Baptiste Godart, Charlotte Jobin, Charlotte Waridel, Elena Biasi, Emilie Maier, Eva Reymond, Fernandez Oriana Gonzalez, Flavia Renaud, François Ader, Gaia Vitali, Isaure Nicolet, Jean-Elie Matile, Jeremy Loup, Joab Schneiter, Julie Tena, Lélie Guiochet, Livia Schmid, Mael Sandoz, Maëlle Rotten, Mathias Liniger, Matteo De Carlo, Matthieu Rigelo, Mehdin Talovic, Melchior Myard, Noah Stanley, Olivia Capol, Quentin Kohler, Salla Vallotton, Sasha Iatsenia, Thomas Gaudin, Titouan Longatte, Valère Zen-Ruffinen
Motion Design - Animated poster – 2023 Selection of animated sequences made during a 3D course directed by Benjamin Muzzin. The students were inspired by a painting and transcribed it into three different scenes. This video showcases a selection of animated posters created during an intensive workshop week by students in Graphic Design and Media & Interaction Design. The goal of the workshop was to design the upcoming announcement posters for ECAL s future workshops. By exploring the possibilities of motion design, the students developed dynamic visual identities tailored to the school s various communication formats. These creations reflect their creativity, technical skills, and ability to engage audiences through a contemporary visual language.
FORM #1 : FORMSWISS,21.09–20.10.2023,Gallery l elac, ECAL After a tour of Japan, Form #1: FormSWISS is coming to Switzerland. They are offering ECAL an immersion in the current Swiss graphic design practice. Dedicated to visual communication design, including graphic design, typography and motion design, the exhibition, curated by Japanese graphic designer Arata Maruyama, sheds light on the way of life and thinking of prestigious designers. Through the presentation of their work and a series of interviews with some thirty design studios, schools and museums in Switzerland, FormSWISS draws up an intergenerational panorama of designers working in French-speaking Switzerland, German-speaking Switzerland and Italian-speaking Switzerland. Furthermore, a book published by Arata s design platform “Form” for the occasion also highlights this exceptional heritage. Created by designer Arata Maruyama, founder of the Japanese studio &Form, the Form platform was designed to interactively promote various cultural values from a design perspective, both inside and outside Japan. Recognized for its extensive contribution to the development of contemporary design, Switzerland inspired this first exhibition, which was presented in several Japanese cities. Supported by Embassade de Suisse au Japon Tuileries Fribourg & Lausanne SAOPENING & TALKThursday, September 21st, 2023 From 5pm – IKEA auditorium, ECAL Talk with Alfio Mazzei, Chiasso Studio Feixen, Lucerne Swiss Typefaces, Vevey/Berlin Moderated by Arata Maruyama, graphic designer, &Form, Tokyo , Head of Bachelor Graphic Design, ECAL From 6pm – Galerie ELAC OpeningDATES & SCHEDULE21.09 – 20.10.2023 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 1pm-5pm Free entry ADDRESSGalerie l ELAC Avenue du Temple 5 1020 Renens WEBSITEformtokyo.com GRAPHIC DESIGNERSAlfio Mazzei Balmer Hählen C2F CCRZ ECAL Futur Neue Gavillet & Cie Hubertus Design Jannuzzi Smith Kasper-Florio Ludovic Balland Notter+Vigne Simone Cavadini Studio Feixen SUPERO Swiss Typefaces Werner Jeker ZHdK
Hermès Window display in Zürich The Astonishing Moment of Life Inspired by the Surrealist movement and the desire to find magic and wonder in the familiar and everyday life, this project features shapes and emblematic Hermès accessories that interact to form two subtly choreographed installations. These two window displays, imagined by Greek designer Charitini Gkritzali, a student in the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship at ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, are an interpretation of Hermès 2023 annual theme, “Astonishment”, offering a moment that oscillates between reality and dreams.
Information Design – 2023 During the information design course the students have been asked to design a cartographic poster based on a film in the road movie genre, in a direct or abstract representation.
Collector – 2023 During the visual identity course with Adeline Mollard, the students had to develop an identity project promoting a collection chosen by them. Each project includes the design of a catalogue contextualising and presenting the collection, together with the design of a triptych of posters. Pas de publicité, merci "Pas de publicité, merci." This collection brings together a variety of unwanted newspapers, flyers and advertisements found daily in letterboxes near Lausanne. With no addressees, these advertisements lose their original usefulness. The aim was to create a new dialogue by recontextualizing and glorifying these images. By Alfredo VentiThink different tick different "Think different tick different" is a collection of Swatch watches. Reflecting the passion of a young collector, it also recounts the brand s lively, colorful aesthetic of the 90s. A fictitious exhibition is imagined to share the rich collection accumulated by this mostrophilist. By Flora HayozREGARD FESTIVAL The fictitious identity of the regard festival uses graphic elements specific to the language of cinema. It attempts to retranscribe as closely as possible the sensation that we can experience in the cinema when a character plunges his gaze into ours, while preserving the notion of movement. By Eliot DubiStickers from elsewhere This project brings together a collection of stickers found on various fruits, collected thanks to the collaboration of people from different European countries over the course of 2023. This compilation highlights the design of the stickers while exploring the history of the fruit s countries of origin, and the influence of transnational corporations on this process. By highlighting the wider implications of economic globalization, this project offers a unique perspective on these complex dynamics. By Lidia Molina GonzalezDGBT The DGBT (Direction générale de la Brigade temporelle) is a fictional organisation of time travel experts. It transforms our perception of genealogy by highlighting key moments in the lives of family members. A fictitious exhibition is being prepared by the DGBT to present its findings on the Favre de Chens family, accompanied by a catalogue of the investigation report. By Dorian Pangallo
The secret life of objects – 2023 #2 During the visual identity course, the students had to choose an object that could perform a specific function. Once they had deciphered all the facets of the object, they were asked to come up with a visual identity concept to present the object and show it in a graphic way that best defined it. Kintsugi Through experiments with non-traditional graphic techniques, this project is built around a series of grids taken from Bernina sewing machine software. This system gives rhythm and structure to the entire identity, illustrated in a catalogue presenting the 2023 collection. Each of the 6 patches is designed to repair specific materials, reinventing the way we think about repairing and improving our objects. "Kintsugi invites you to reconnect with your material possessions by giving them a second chance. Thanks to sewn patches, designed to meet any need, repair/recollect/improve your broken objects!" By Olympe BoutaghaneAteliercolina Ateliercolina is a brand of jewellery and accessories created from kitchen utensils found at flea markets. By showcasing the precious, hard-wearing materials of the past, the craft of jewellery makes it possible to find solutions to today s environmental problems. By Camille ChoquardHallock Hallock is a visual identity project for a Vjing service where the visuals react with the passage evolving as people fill the concert hall. The visuals are therefore progressive, allowing an infinite number of combinations and diversity in the production of posters. Some of these are transcribed into a booklet illustrating the services offered by the collective. By Sacha DécoppetASEMIK—GROUPE Asemik Groupe is a committed collective from Germany. Founded in the wake of the nuclear phase-out and the resumption of coal drilling, a group of artists and graphic designers from the Berlin scene came together to metabolise their ideas and start a militant movement. The group claimed no political allegiance. The name Asemik Groupe is directly inspired by the concept of asemic writing. As well as civil disobedience actions, the collective explores new fields in typography and typeface creation, breaking free from traditional graphic dogmas. Asemik Groupe makes its mark above all through press vandalism. This consists of intervening directly on the offset plates of official printers in order to spread their message via the press. To do this, AG members engrave asemic or illustrative slogans on the plates with a drill. By Karim AkelAnimatrics Animatrics is a fictional collective that believes in the existence of fantastic animals. It focuses on creating computer graphics of animal movements using capture devices. Part documentation, part testament to the potential existence of these creatures in Switzerland s Jura forest, the project takes the form of a series of editions including computer graphics, a newspaper illustrating folk legends of the forest and a website bringing together information from the data collected. By Faurant Kadrija
L Arte del Vetro Grezzo,09–17.09.2023 A selection of glass works inspired by the techniques and world of the Venetian glass Masters. On the occasion of The Venice Glass Week 2023, and as an initiative of the Fondation Etrillard (Geneva), the Fondazione dell Albero d Oro (Venice) and the Swiss manufacturer ALCO, this project aims to combine knowhow and creativity. Thanks to this support, eighteen students from the Master in Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship from the ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne have had the unique opportunity to meet and work with Murano-based Master glassmakers. This research project began with a visit of manufactures on the Venetian island, internationally renowned for its glassmaking history. During one week the students have had the chance to meet a number of artisans and discover with them ancient production techniques. At the heart of these prestigious factories, every detail is potentially transformed into a source of inspiration: a tool, raw blocks of glass, scraps accumulated in containers or blown glass pieces stacked for decades on wooden shelves. As well as the techniques and creative worlds that emerged from these workshops, the inspiration also came from life in Venice, which many of the students (from ten different nationalities) were discovering for the first time: the omnipresence of water, the colours and reflections, the erosion of materials and the contrast between the different elements. The work of the students, under the guidance of designer Ini Archibong, led to the selection of five concepts, grouped together in works made from raw materials. In the form of ‘ready-mades , the aim of this exhibition is to capture the history and skills of the Master glassmakers through creative compositions featuring simple rods, plates or blocks of glass, produced in Murano using specific processes handed down from generation to generation. Murono Master glassmakers: Simone Cenedese Effetre Fornace Nicola Moretti Fornace Simone Mian Renata FerrariVERNISSAGESamedi 9 octobre 2023 DATES & SCHEDULES09.09.2023 - 17.09.2024 Lundi – Samedi VENUEPalazzo Vendramin Grimani San Polo, 2033 30125, Venise
Remo Corazza – Les satellites ne tombent jamais du ciel (images) My graduation work consisted of being the cinematographer on the film Les satellites ne Tombent Jamais du Ciel, which I co-directed with Matias Carlier, a 2022 Film Studies graduate from ECAL. The film tells the story of brother and sister Loup and Noah, who get together every Sunday to go pickpocketing. After robbing a passer-by in a shopping mall, they meet Monica, a woman in her sixties who invites them into her home. An unexpected bond develops between the three.
Adrien Beroud – Aire de Jeux Noé, an unemployed actor, auditions for a theatre play without knowing the codes. His performance triggers an argument between the director and his assistant who interrupts him. His audition is compromised. Noé wanders around the theatre and looks after Kenzaëlle, the director s daughter, in the hope of getting another chance. Before being adapted into a short film, Aire de Jeux was my Bachelor project: a feature film script and a satirical comedy in the world of contemporary theatre. Although the short film s story differs slightly, the two projects maintain a similar tone and directing stakes.
Rémi Molleyres – La Valse Sauvage (direction) Swiss countryside, 1939. Joseph has a date with Félicie, his fiancée, to go dancing at the village ball. He finds her agitated and she confesses to him that she has just killed her uncle and that she is about to flee. She invites him to leave with her, but he cannot bring himself to such an upheaval. This is the pitch for my graduation film, shot in April 2023. Driven by a real desire for fiction, I was confronted with the challenges related to period films. These constraints, in particular those related to the sets, turned out to be very stimulating for me during the writing process. The result is a film of around 20 minutes, the culmination of a very rewarding year. This project was indeed an opportunity for me to better understand the role of production and casting.
Ilù Seydoux – Avant l Océan (sound) My graduation work in sound engineering involved recording and sound editing the film Avant l Océan, directed by Ilan Dubi. Having participated in the entire creative process from writing to mixing, this wide-ranging graduation work develops the sound of a film that focuses on a stage in the life of a teenager. Synopsis (court): Le temps d une nuit, un gamin de 15 ans fugue pour rejoindre Olivia, une jeune adulte de 18 ans, dans son voyage vers l océan. Cependant, le duo d adolescents, restera bloqué dans la ville, car une des motos avec laquelle ils devaient partir a été volée. Durant toute la nuit et jusqu au petit matin, une relation va naître, puis mourir…
Jay Holdener – There Were Cowboys (direction) – 2023 #2 Thoroughly disappointed by his recent trip to the USA, for which he had great expectations, Daniel, back in Switzerland, goes back to his routine, which he finds very dull… One day he sees a ghostly cowboy appear before him, who entrusts him with a mission: to steal a Chevy El Camino. Commentary: Through this project, I wanted to try my hand at comedy while using references from genre films and their codes. I wanted to approach it through still shots and a lack of movement to showcase how static his life is.
César Cadène – Avant l océan (image) My graduation project at ECAL involved being the director of photography for the film Avant l Océan, written and directed by student director Ilan Dubi. Inspired by the cinema of the Safdie brothers and John Cassavetes, this film was a real technical and creative challenge. We worked with long focal lengths, shoulder movements and natural light to capture the nocturnal wanderings of two young people stuck in Lausanne. The minimalist lighting, the uniqueness of each location and the intimate point of view of the camera reinforced the authenticity of the narrative and aesthetic framework of the film. This project allowed me to refine my instinctive and sensitive approach to the camera and light work.
Ilan Dubi – Avant l océan (direction) A short film shot in Lausanne by night. “A 15-year-old boy decides to flee his city to join Olivia on her way to the ocean. Only, a transportation issue forces them to wait in the city by night.” With a shoulder-mounted camera and a small crew, we set out into the streets of Lausanne to film the wanderings of two teenagers tinged with the melancholy of departure. In this film, with its saturated images and surreal sounds, I sought to explore the notion of introspection and the feeling of disillusionment that haunts our teenage years. The film opens with a shot of the ocean at sunset, followed by a transparent portrait of the main character.
Giulia Goy – Rose à la ferme (direction) Attracted to different image regimes, it was obvious to me that I wanted to use them for my graduation film. I knew that I wanted to film cows, but I was not yet aware of my attraction to them. I prefer documentaries, because of the freedom they give me and the chance they give me to play with fiction casually. I had already experimented with this form with my previous short film, Casting di un Padre, and it made me want to delve deeper into this personal approach. I really wanted to experiment with my practice, to get out of my comfort zone and to move towards a form of cinema that speaks to me. Synopsis: Rose, a young filmmaker looking for a job, decides to change direction and train as a farmer. This coming-of-age story questions our relationship with the land, with art and with the role of filmmakers as observers of our world.
Noemi Leneman – Lolita Lolita is a filmed ballet opera starring a dancer named Lolita. In order to bend to the gaze, desire and projections of her chosen one, she tries out several roles. First, she is a ballerina, trapped in a music box; then a shepherdess, an ambiguous figure who goes from admiration for to power over, and submission to her lambs; and finally, an opera singer who gradually transforms into a wolf. This video disrupts and plays with the aesthetic codes of traditional stage representations. Eva Galmel has been teaching me to dance on pointe. Around this project, a group of young artists from my entourage formed, collaborating for several months, trying to achieve a female gaze. Choreographers: Philomène Jander and Eva Galmel Scenography: Salomé Engel Costumes: Adèle Berson and Roxane Sauvage
Jessy Bueno – Garde-frais To keep a product fresh, we automatically put it in the refrigerator. However, many foods keep very well (or even better) at room temperature, provided that certain parameters are respected. These parameters, which were once common knowledge, are the basis of my project. The “garde-frais” (cold box) is a new kitchen element. It consists of a pantry in the form of boxes, offering different preservation parameters, along with a small-sized refrigerator and freezer. It is also equipped with a dehydrator, powered by residual heat. With a clear view of quantities and direct involvement, it offers a new perspective on our consumption, bridging ancient knowledge, current energy concerns and future dietary needs.
Sam Lombardo – The Table of the Future – 2023 The Silverground modules are designed to provide an opportunity for senior citizens to exercise their agility and balance in public spaces. These innovative modules are designed to be built into the ground along a walkway. Available to everyone, they are a great way to practice a fun, intergenerational activity. Balance is an essential skill for seniors. It is exercised through physical activity but is often neglected as we age. Professionally supervised physical activities are often costly for the elderly. These urban modules offer a solution accessible to all and help prevent falls – the main cause of accidents among the elderly. Usually, we find that the room in which we cook is separate from the dining room and therefore, when we prepare a meal, we are away from the rest of the family or from our guests. Beneath its ceramic top, this dining table hides an induction system. This means it can be used to prepare table dishes without additional equipment, or simply as a hob. Indeed, who wouldn t want to cook while looking after the children, work while preparing tea or coffee, cook a dish surrounded by friends, keep dishes warm or be able to cook raclette directly on the table?
Sam Lombardo – The Table of the Future – 2023 #2 The Silverground modules are designed to provide an opportunity for senior citizens to exercise their agility and balance in public spaces. These innovative modules are designed to be built into the ground along a walkway. Available to everyone, they are a great way to practice a fun, intergenerational activity. Balance is an essential skill for seniors. It is exercised through physical activity but is often neglected as we age. Professionally supervised physical activities are often costly for the elderly. These urban modules offer a solution accessible to all and help prevent falls – the main cause of accidents among the elderly. Usually, we find that the room in which we cook is separate from the dining room and therefore, when we prepare a meal, we are away from the rest of the family or from our guests. Beneath its ceramic top, this dining table hides an induction system. This means it can be used to prepare table dishes without additional equipment, or simply as a hob. Indeed, who wouldn t want to cook while looking after the children, work while preparing tea or coffee, cook a dish surrounded by friends, keep dishes warm or be able to cook raclette directly on the table?
Tessa Roy – Digital Feminist Manifesto The Digital Feminist Manifesto website aims to present a set of principles for envisioning the body and its limitless nature in digital spaces, thus taking into account concepts such as inclusivity, the gender spectrum and intersectionality. The site consists of a textual section (the manifesto and its stakes) and avatars that represent one of the many possible interpretations of the body. These avatars are neither linear nor hierarchical; therefore they are organised in an evolving and branching way. Upon entering the site, we find ourselves at the central point of the page, allowing us to explore the site in all directions and discover its possibilities.
Laeticia Schwendi – +212 magazine Marrakech, nicknamed the “Red City”, offers a vibrant atmosphere and intoxicating fragrances. It is a city that is full of contrasts, where young artists emerge with boldness and contagious passion. +212 Magazine offers a journey to discover these artists and their universe. This work lies in dialogue and collaboration with all participants. It is about creating a genuine connection, exploring interconnections between cultures and bearing witness to the beauty and artistic diversity that emerges. Thus, wearing my different hats, I created this magazine, juggling between artistic direction, writing, interviews and simple discussions. And this is, I hope, only the initial stage of a long journey that will be rich in discoveries.
Dominique Bartels – The Threads That Hold the Earth Together “Nostalgia for media that resonate with my body. The installation The Threads That Hold the Earth Together explores the plasticity of photographic and videographic image through weaving. Making and juxtaposing photographs is a way for me to create tangible links. The materiality, the body of the image are my starting point. To seize the passage of formlessness to form, I work with different media around linen: the first fabric to cover, clothe and preserve the human body. Three canvases, woven and unwoven with linen, photographic film and magnetic tape, are suspended in space. A video which explores the transformation of flax through different image textures runs in a loop on a TV.“
Noa Chevalley – Bêche pour dame “In the middle of this gravel pit, a vast, artificial and monumental landscape, I try to leave my mark. In mimicry of this environment, I cut into the soil with the strength of my arms. The naked body becomes a tool for digging and filming. It is desexualised in this vain and infinite action. I use my strength to feel more powerful and to detach myself from the normative injunctions that are imposed to me. Despite this, I cannot compete with this place. A relentless battle takes place between the shovel and the ground – a battle that breaks the body and dismantles it. This work mirrors the feeling of inadequacy that comes from the dynamic of striving to meet the expectations that are imposed on us. I do not listen to my body anymore and I am conditioned to accept a world that rips it apart.“
Mykolas Valantinas – Lullaby s Fault Lullaby s Fault is a surreal docufictional short film that tells the story of twin brothers with wild and ferocious imaginations, the consequences of which lead them towards violence and ultimately, tragedy. Alternating between first person POV and a more stylised third person perspective, the film has a destabilising effect where the supposed validity of one comes into conflict with the surreal nature of the other. The narrative follows a metamorphic fairy-tale template where the protagonists undergo internal and/or external transformations. The naive, overwhelming nature of fantasy as a dangerous and explosive energy is expressed through two complementary perspectives: the eyes of a child and his older, lunatic self.
Sebastiano Gallizia – FrameCraft Framecraft focuses on redesigning the production process of custom-made bikepacking frame bags. As a foundation for my research I have drawn upon my prior experience in a small business where I handcrafted bikepacking bags. These bags are directly strapped to the frame instead of using a traditional pannier rack but, due to the unique nature of each frame, bikepacking bag producers cannot achieve a proper fit. To solve this, I suggest automating the manufacturing process and establishing a Micro-Factory that bridges the gap between custom craftsmanship and industrial efficiency. Every aspect of production, from pattern design to fabric cutting and graphic tracing, is fully automated. This approach addresses challenges in achieving a proper bag-to-bike fit, while promoting local production in Europe, and tackles concerns related to labour-intensive sewing.
Directing workshop with Yann Gonzalez In partnership with La Manufacture, the Master Cinema ECAL/HEAD invited director Yann Gonzalez to take part in a directing workshop. Professor: The most crucial challenge in working on the question of theatricality was to create links between the students of the Master ECAL/HEAD, and those of La Manufacture - Stage directing Master. Theatricality is organic to my cinephilia and, indeed, to my films. By showing the students extracts from opposite ends of the spectrum, from Chantal Akerman s Toute une nuit to John Waters Desperate Living, from Daniel Schmid s Cette nuit ou jamais to a clip from Palmbomen II, I wanted to convey this idea of a plural theatricality, by turns playful and grotesque, hypnotic and lyrical. In short, theatricality as a tool for freedom. And that s what we set out to do, all of us together, during this short workshop week: to create bursts of freedom within the limits of a collective exercise with no resources - two days of preparation and reflection, two days of filming, one day of editing. Starting with a basic constraint and narrative, two groups of six students opened up their most unbridled imaginations and shared roles and functions with a group spirit that was a pleasure to behold. Yann Gonzalez, director
Remo Corazza – Satellites never fall from the sky (Photography) My diploma work consisted in being the cinematographer on the film Satellites never fall from the sky, which I co-directed with Matias Carlier, Ecal alumni in cinema, class of 2022. Fiction / 17 min Short film directed by Remo Corazza and Matias Carlier, photography by Remo Corazza Synopsis Wolf and Noah, brother and sister, meet every Sunday and fly at the pick. After having stripped a passerby in a mall, they meet Monica, a woman of about sixty years who invites them to her home. An unexpected link is created between the three. Commentaire My diploma work consisted in being the cinematographer on the film Satellites never fall from the sky, which I co-directed with Matias Carlier, Ecal alumni in cinema, class of 2022. The film tells the story of Loup and Noah, brother and sister, who get together every Sunday and pickpocket. After robbing a passer-by in a shopping mall, they meet Monica, a woman in her sixties who invites them into her home. An unexpected bond develops between the three. Remo Corazza
Jay Holdener – There were cowboys (Direction) – 2023 Daniel back from the USA, is given a mission by a ghostly Cowboy: to steal a Chevy El Camino. Fiction / 20 15 min Synopsis Terribly disappointed by his recent trip to the USA for which he had too great expectations, Daniel, back in Switzerland, finds his daily life waiting for him. As he s slowly drowning in depression, one day appears before him a cowboy who ll give him a mission: to steal his dream car, a Chevy El Camino. Commentaire de l étudiant Through this project, I wanted to dip my toe in comedy while using references to genre films and their codes. I wanted to do it through still shots and a lack of movement to install how static his life is. Jay Holdener
Marcello Balzaretti – There were cowboys (Photography) Infinitely disappointed by his recent pilgrimage to the USA for which he had great expectations, Daniel, back in Switzerland, goes back to his daily routine. One day appears before him a ghostly cowboy, giving him a mission: to steal a Chevy El Camino. Fiction / 20 13 min Short film directed by , photography by Synopsis Infinitely disappointed by his recent pilgrimage to the USA for which he had great expectations, Daniel, back in Switzerland, goes back to his daily routine. One day appears before him a ghostly cowboy, giving him a mission: to steal a Chevy El Camino.
Giulia Goy – Rose on the farm (Direction) Rose is a young filmmaker who s looking for a job. She decides to go on a course to retrain as a farmer. This is an inceptive story that questions our relationship with the land, with art, as well as the role of filmmakers as observers of our world. Docu-Fiction / 35 min Synopsis Rose, a young, recently graduated filmmaker, reflects on her calling on this earth. Looking for a job, she applies to the regional employment office. As there are no openings and as she wishes to work outside, she gets an offer to retrain as a farmer. Rose decides to trust the institution and embarks on this existential venture while keeping a diary. An initiatory quest that questions our relationship to nature, to art, to the role of filmmaker as an observer of our world. Student s comment Attracted by different image regimes, it was obvious to me that I wanted to use them for my graduation film. I knew that I wanted to film cows, but then I wasn t yet aware of my attraction to them. I prefer documentaries because of the freedom they give me to work in this way, and the chance they give me to play with fiction in a "pretend" way. I d already experimented with this form with my previous short film, Casting di un Padre, and made me want to go deeper into this personal approach. I really wanted to experiment with my practice, get out of my comfort zone and want to move towards a cinema that speaks to me. Giulia Goy
Rémi Molleyres – The wild waltz (Direction) Joseph discovers that Félicie, his fiancée, just killed her uncle and has decided to run away. A whole life collapses for the young couple. Fiction / 19 33 min Synopsis 1939 dans la campagne suisse. Joseph, un jeune menuisier de retour de l armée, découvre que Félicie, sa fiancée, vient de tuer son oncle. Elle est décidée à fuir et tente de convaincre Joseph de l accompagner, lui qui préférerait déguiser la scène du crime en accident. Le soir même, lors du bal du village, Joseph est obligé de choisir entre abandonner sa vie d ici ou laisser partir la femme qu il aime. Se lance alors une dernière valse. Student s comment This is the pitch for my diploma film, shot in April 2023. Driven by a reel desire for fiction, these are the challenges related to period film that imposed themselves on me. These constraints, in particular those related to the decors, proved to be very stimulating for me during the writing. The result is a film of around twenty minutes, the culmination of a very rewarding year. This project was indeed an opportunity for me to better understand the role of production or casting. Rémi Molleyres
Ilan Dubi – Before ocean (Direction) Léon has a tough night as he runs away from home to join Olivia on her journey to the ocean. Fiction / 21 min Synopsis For one night, Léon, a 15-year-old boy, runs away from home. He s going to join Olivia, a young adult who s going to the ocean to settle down. But the two bikers who are supposed to take them have had one of their motorcycles stolen. So Léon and Olivia wander the city, each with their desires and dreams in danger. Student s comment A short film shot in Lausanne by night. With a shoulder-mounted camera and a small crew, we set out into the streets of Lausanne to film an adolescent wandering tinged with the melancholy of a departure. I wanted to explore the notion of introspection and the feeling of disillusionment that inhabits our teenage years in this film with its saturated images and surreal sounds. The ocean haunts the characters. Ilan Dubi