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.

Applications are currently close and will open again in Fall 2024.

Who is Talent Camp for?

Talent Camp is the right fit for you if you 

…are ready to unlock your creativity

…are passionate about the cinema and filmmaking

…want to learn from professionals 

…are ready to interact with other young talents

…are between 18 and 25 years old

…live in Switzerland or Europe

What is included?

The Talent Camp experience is completely free of charge and includes: 

  • Workshops and lectures by Swiss industry professionals (in English)
  • Festival Pass that gives access to all film screenings and events at the Swiss Youth Film Festival
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Public transportation within the city of Zurich
  • The option to submit your film to the Festival

Accommodation and travel expenses

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.

Travel expenses to and and back to Zürich are generally covered. Please note that we might not be able to cover travel expenses fully. The amounts will be negotiated individually.

In line with our green festival policy, we encourage everyone to travel by train, if possible.

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.

For any questions, please contact Noemi Daugaard (project manager) talentcamp@jugendfilmtage.ch

Previous Editions

Talent Camp 2023

Thursday, 23 March 2023:  Workshop Film Production with Kantarama Gahigiri

Friday, 24 March 2023: Workshop Animation Techniques with Dustin Rees

Friday, 24 March 2023: Workshop Motivation in Documentary Film with Arami Ullón

Saturday, 25 March 2023: Workshop Film Editing with Myriam Flury

Sunday, 26 March 2023: Atelier Production Design with Marion Schramm

Talent Camp 2022

Thursday, 24 March 2022:  Workshop Script Writing with Lisa Blatter

Friday, 25 March 2022: Workshop Animation and Production with Marwan Eissa

Saturday, 26 March 2022: Workshop Sound Design with Maurizius Staerkle Drux

Sunday, 27 March 2022: Workshop Film Marketing with Arami Ullón