Talent Camp
Talent Camp offers you the unique opportunity to experience four days of meeting young film enthusiasts from all over the world, immersing yourself in filmmaking and film production, and reflecting on the world of cinema – on-site in Zurich during the Swiss Youth Film Festival (3–7 March 2027).
Participation is free of charge and limited to 20 participants.
For any questions, please contact us at talentcamp@jugendfilmtage.ch
Applications for the 7th edition of Talent Camp will open in October 2026.
Who can apply?
Talent Camp is the right fit for you if you
- have a passion for films and visual storytelling
- are a filmmaker or cinephile
- are ready to learn from film industry professionals
- are ready to interact and connect with other young talents
- are between 18 and 25 years old
- live in Switzerland or Europe
- haven’t yet attended any of the Swiss film schools
What is included?
The experience is completely free of charge and includes:
- Four input sessions (Masterclasses) from Swiss industry professionals (in English), around 3 hours each. Here you can find a sample schedule.
- Festival Pass that gives access to all film screenings and activities during the Swiss Youth Film Festival
- Lunch (vegan/vegetarian) and a meal allowance for breakfast and dinner
- Public transportation within the city of Zurich
- Possible inclusion of your film in the film program Newcomers Worldwide (if selected)
Masterclasses of the past editions (selection)
- Green Producing with producer Sereina Gabathuler
- Collaborative Strategies between Directors and Cutters with director Morgane Frund and editor Selin Dettwiler
- Planning and Directing Digital Worlds with filmmaker, screenwriter and producer Loïc Hobi
- Sound Design with filmmaker and sound artist Maurizius Staerkle-Drux
- Film economy and distribution with codirector trigon-film Meret Ruggle
- Animation und Production with filmmaker and producer Marwan Eissa
- Film production with filmmaker and scriptwriter Kantarama Gahigiri
- Experimental filmmaking with filmmaker and artist James N. Kienitz Wilkins
Accommodation
Participation 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.
Travel Expenses
We aim to cover travel expenses to and from Zurich as fully as possible, but please note that full reimbursement cannot be guaranteed. Reimbursement amounts will be arranged individually.
In line with our green festival policy, we encourage everyone to travel by train whenever possible.
Newcomers Worldwide (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 2027 Newcomers Worldwide, a public screening at blue Cinema Abaton in the framework of the Swiss Youth Film Festival 2027. Right after the screening, there will be short moderated conversations in English with all filmmakers whose films are part of the program.
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.
Application
Applications for the 7th edition of Talent Camp will open in October 2026.