For Kids and Teens

TALENT INDUSTRY

Would you like to discover animated films made by young filmmakers? Are you looking for people to collaborate with? Are you curious to hear their stories, get tips and exchange ideas with other filmmakers and professionals in the film industry? Then this is the perfect event for you!

The short film programme will not only introduce you to current topics; you’ll also learn more from the professionals about their careers and opportunities for getting started. Afterwards you are invited to a networking aperitif.

 

In collaboration with: Swiss Youth Film Festival


Appointments & Tickets

Sat 9.9. • 14:00 - 15:10
Orient Cinema

14+ 36'

Mini-Masterclass with Anna Lena Spring and Lara Perren

Anna Lena and Lara found themselves co-directing their Bachelor graduation film. Sauna was shown at festivals worldwide and won several awards. In 2022 they founded Agrégat Studio in Bern with Sarah Binz. Together they animate and illustrate commissioned works and realise their own projects and animated films. With Pedalo, Anna and Lara dare to make their first film after graduating.
At the Talent Industry, they talk about how they find their way in the world of self-employment and film funding.


Presenting Partner


Films

Futura's Odyssey
“Futura’s Odyssey” asks the all-encompassing question: is there such a thing as fate? Direction Elvis Germano Duration 12' Language En/en Country Switzerland Year 2022
Animation Elvis Germano Screenplay Elvis Germano' Music Michael Finger Cut Elvis Germano

Uncover
Police officer Percy is given the task of finding and arresting two criminals who have already robbed six banks. Direction Fabrice Gunzinger Duration 6' Language German Country Switzerland Year 2022
Animation Fabrice Gunzinger Screenplay Fabrice Gunzinger'

Restarting
An astronaut is aboard mankind’s last spaceship with his plant, travelling through space in search of a new home. This solo production by Lars Heeb was made over the course of one year. Direction Lars Heeb Duration 4' Language no dialogue Country Switzerland Year 2022 Age rating 14+
Animation Lars Heeb Screenplay Lars Heeb'

Milk (cow): the life behind it
A compelling anidoc by Louisa Winiger, in which she gets to the bottom of a question with unabashed candour: where does it really come from and how is it produced, our Swiss milk? Direction Louisa Winiger Duration 7' Language DE/en Country Switzerland Year 2022
Animation Louisa Winiger Screenplay Louisa Winiger' Sound design Louisa Winiger

Prendre l'araignée par les cornes
Change often scares us, but it is an intrinsic part of our lives. Lily Pellaud found the inspiration for her film at a turning point in her own life, and artistically transposed themes such as growth, change and self-renewal. Direction Lily Pellaud Duration 4' Language no dialogue Country Switzerland Year 2023 Age rating 14+
Animation Lily Pellaud Camera Lily Pellaud Cut Lily Pellaud

Giovannin senza pagüra
This film is a fantastical dream based on a child’s story: a transfigured memory of adventure-packed school holidays in the mountains of Ticino, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred. Direction Livio Frauendorf Duration 4' Language Ticino dialect Country Switzerland Year 2022
Animation Livio Frauendorf Music Livio Frauendorf