Talent Camp
Do you have a passion for films and visual storytelling?
Are you a filmmaker or dream of becoming one?
Do you want to learn from film industry professionals?
Talent Camp offers you the unique opportunity to experience four days of meeting other young film enthusiasts from all over Europe, immersing yourself in filmmaking and film production, and reflecting on the world of cinema – on-site in Zurich during the Swiss Youth Film Festival (13-17 March 2024).
Participation is free of charge and limited to 20 participants.
For any questions, please contact us at talentcamp@jugendfilmtage.ch
Applications are currently close and will open again in Fall 2024.
Who can apply?
Talent Camp is the right fit for you if you
- are between 18 and 25 years old
- live in Switzerland or Europe
- haven’t yet attended any of the swiss film schools
- are ready to interact with other young talents
- are passionate about cinema and filmmaking
What is included?
The Talent Camp experience is completely free of charge and includes:
- Masterclasses with Swiss industry professionals (in English)
- Festival Pass that gives access to all film screenings and events at the Swiss Youth Film Festival
- Accommodation in Zurich
- Lunch and dinner
- Travel expenses to and from Zurich
- Public transportation within the city of Zurich
- The option to submit your film to the Festival
Accommodation and travel
Participation in the Talent Camp includes free accommodation in Zurich. However, due to limited space, priority will be given to international guests and guests from outside the city of Zurich, while participants from Zurich will be asked to sleep at home. If necessary, participants will be asked to share a room. All rooms are double rooms with double beds (1.40x2m or 1.60x2m), one room is a family room for up to 4 people.
In line with our green festival policy, we encourage everyone to travel by train, if possible. Please note that we might not be able to cover travel expenses fully. The amounts will be negotiated individually.
Talent Camp Screening
Applying for Talent Camp also gives you the opportunity to submit one of your films. If your film is selected, it will be part of the 2024 Talent Camp screening, a public screening in the framework of the Swiss Youth Film Festival 2024.
Important note: Only films from Talent Camp participants have a chance to be selected for the screening, but being selected for Talent Camp does not guarantee that your film will be selected and screened.
Previous editions
Talent Camp 2024
Scriptwriting with filmmaker and scriptwriter Jela Hasler
Sound Design with filmmaker and found artist Maurizius Staerkle-Drux
Film economy and distribution with codirector trigon-film Meret Ruggle
Production Design with film art director Anja Fromm
Talent Camp 2023
Film production with filmmaker and scriptwriter Kantarama Gahigiri
Technics in Animation with lecturer at the HSLU and film projectionist Dustin Rees
Motivation in Documentary filmmaking with filmmaker, scriptwriter and producer Arami Ullòn
Film editing with editor Myriam Flury
Talent Camp 2022
Scriptwriting with filmmaker, scriptwriter and producer Lisa Blatter
Animation und Production with filmmaker and producer Marwan Eissa
Sound Design with filmmaker and sound artist Maurizius Staerkle-Drux
Film marketing with filmmaker, scriptwriting and producer Arami Ullòn
Talent Camp 2021 (online)
Film processes with filmmaker and visual artist Salomé Lamas
Storyboard with storyboarder, illustrator und filmmaker Brendan Tolley
Scriptwriting with filmmaker and scriptwriter Kantarama Gahigiri
Experimental filmmaking with filmmaker and artist James N. Kienitz Wilkins