The Pitch: P.AiR.S Project Development Residency
Kurzfilmtage is again awarding a Project Development Residency sponsored by P.AiR.S for an independent Swiss short film production. The residency consists of a seven-week stay in Sigriswil from 11.1.27 to 26.2.27 and is aimed at filmmakers (writers/directors) with a short film project in development.
During the residency period, the selected project will also receive a special invitation package to take part in SO PRO, the industry programme at the Solothurner Filmtage from 21 to 23 January 2027.
On Saturday, 7 November 2026, a three-person jury of experts will select a project during a pitching session at Kurzfilmtage. The winner will be announced the same evening at the Industry Awards Ceremony. A team of Kurzfilmtage representatives selects the projects for the pitching session prior to the festival; participants will receive professional pitching training.
The residency supports the development of an independent, professional Swiss short film production. Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and art film projects are eligible. The film’s length must not exceed 30 minutes.
The following are not eligible: school films (including graduation films) and films by students currently enrolled in a film course, installations and performative projects, didactic film projects and teaching materials.
Filmmakers and producers who are Swiss citizens or who have been living and working in Switzerland for at least four years can apply.
Application deadline: 17 September 2026