A Space Open to Imagination

At a time of fragile balance and unpredictable change, the Locarno Film Festival stands as a beacon of freedom – a space where cinema ignites collective dialogue, sparks innovation, and inspires new visions.

We are dedicated to serving films, talents, and audiences by carefully assessing investments, projects, and partnerships for their potential to nurture new perspectives. As the cultural landscape continues to shift and the industry grows more competitive, the Festival is evolving in turn, broadening its artistic influence and creating enduring cultural value.

This commitment goes beyond the eleven days in August: year-round programs, international networks, and training initiatives transform Locarno into a permanent laboratory. Here, the present and future of cinema intersect, and the “autonomous space” championed by the Festival’s early pioneers is continually revitalized.

If we are able to keep daring and surprising today, it is thanks to the ongoing trust of our audiences, industry professionals, the press, public institutions, foundations, and private partners. To all of you, we offer our deepest gratitude: together, we turn the fragility of our times into a space open to imagination.

Raphaël Brunschwig
CEO