This program is aimed at documentary feature film projects in any stage of the production chain. Projects will be selected that have a creative team (director and producer) seeking to position themselves and begin a journey that will lead to the completion of the cinematic work.
During the BioBioCine Meetings, the methodology is tailored to the specific needs of each project, with guidance from mentors of recognized international experience. It includes group sessions, one-on-one meetings, and the opportunity to present a 3-minute pitch to industry guests. Up to 8 projects will be selected.
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BIOBIOCINE - Documentary Internship
This program is aimed at filmmakers who are seeking to achieve the final cut of their fiction or documentary work, defining the authorial vision and point of view, which will allow them to begin the post-production stage of the project. It is essential that the project includes the presence of the editor.
During the BioBioCine Meetings, the methodology is tailored to the specific needs of each project, with guidance from mentors with recognized international experience. The work will be conducted through daily individual sessions in a virtual editing room. Participants will also have the opportunity to present a 3-minute pitch to industry guests. Up to 4 projects will be selected.
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BIOBIOCINE - Corte Final Lab (ONLINE)
First-time features (first and second films) in fiction, documentary, animation, and 360° by directors and producers seeking financing, positioning, and network creation to internationalize their projects will be selected. These projects can be at any stage of the audiovisual production chain.
This section offers project representatives the opportunity to have personalized meetings, lasting no longer than 30 minutes, with national and international industry professionals attending the BioBioCine Meetings. During these meetings, they will have the chance to form alliances with potential partners and expand their professional network with sales agents, distributors, fund representatives, and international festival programmers.
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BIOBIOCINE - Business Meetings (ONLINE)
The RTS Pitching, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, was initiated by Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) to promote innovative documentary filmmaking in French-speaking Switzerland.
This unique forum will showcase eight new documentary projects in the early stages of development, providing participants with the opportunity to present their ideas to industry professionals. The best feature-length project will receive a prize of 10,000 CHF in development funding, supporting the creation of works with a strong creative vision.
This competition fosters a collaborative environment aimed at promoting original Swiss documentary projects intended to reach a wide audience.
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VdR - RTS Award
The Locarno Residency is a program by the Locarno Film Festival supporting emerging filmmakers developing their first feature film. The 2025 call is open until June 3, 2025. The program has two phases: first, an in-person meeting during the festival in August where 10 participants present their projects to a jury, which selects three outstanding projects. The second phase offers one year of personalized mentoring, including online sessions and in-person meetings, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. One selected project will receive the Dopodomani Prize, worth 3,000 CHF. Requirements include being under 40 years old, having short film experience, and presenting a project in English for a first feature to be shot after September 2026. The application fee is 30 CHF. It’s an excellent opportunity for filmmakers seeking professional support and international exposure.
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Locarno Residency
