Creators’ Room Sat 10:00–17:30 Alte Kaserne / blue Cinema Maxx 2
The Creators’ Room offers practical advice, a Master Class, and workshops dedicated to specific work processes in film production. This year, two short films serve as examples for a Case Study on financing and production.
Director Willy Hans – Kurzfilmtage’s Person in Focus this year – is a founding member of the collective Spengemann, Eichberg, Goldkamp, Hans, among other things. In a moderated Master Class, he will talk about his work as a director and as a member of the collective.
For Reasons to Buy a Film, we’ve invited three industry representatives who work in acquisitions, sales, and festivals to watch selected shorts. The experts will share their views on the most promising sales and marketing strategies for these works.
A maximum of four Swiss short film projects will face an international jury in a public pitch for participation in the Coproduction Forum held by European Short Pitch (ESP) 2023/24.
The FOCAL Script Coaching is also part of the Creators’ Room. The individual coaching sessions for the selected projects take place at Alte Kaserne in the morning.
The Industry Awards Ceremony will be held in the evening.
Admission is free; preregistration is binding.
Full programme and registration form: kurzfilmtage.ch/creatorsroom
An event by Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
In collaboration with FOCAL
With the kind support of Bundesamt für Kultur MEDIA Desk Suisse SRG SSR Zürcher Filmstiftung
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur is Switzerland’s major short film festival. For six days every November, we transform the city into a dynamic short film hub.
Kurzfilmtage offers discoveries for everyone: our thoughtfully compiled thematic programmes address current events or topics that our curators are passionate about. The competition programmes showcase the latest filmmaking from around the globe, while installations, performances, and other specials highlight the diversity of audiovisual forms. And a programme of special events including concerts, readings, and more enhance the festival experience.
A short film is not just a shorter film. Shorts are a distinct art form, which we showcase at our annual festival.
Short films come in all shapes and genres, and how long – or short – they are, varies quite a bit. Simpler production processes allow filmmakers to capture the zeitgeist and quickly respond to trends. Shorts can be entertaining or surprising, they can analyse society, take a political stance, or offer glimpses of worlds unknown to us.
We compile our short films into thematic programmes or specific sections, such as our competitions, paying close attention to the selection and sequence of films in each programme. All you need to enjoy short films is an open mind for new discoveries and surprises.
Competitions
Recent short films from around the world. The best shorts will be presented with awards on Sunday evening.
Hors Concours
Recent short films from Zurich, Switzerland, and around the world screened out of competition.
Main Focus
Films that explore a region, a social phenomenon, or an artistic trend.
Country in Focus
The cinema of a country from contemporary and historical perspectives.
Person in Focus
A spotlight on the work of a filmmaker.
Special Programmes
Short film programmes dedicated to topics that our curators are passionate about – or that are simply fun.
Family Programmes
Short film fun for young viewers aged 6+ and for the whole family.
Expanded Cinema
Installations, performances, and exhibitions present the medium of film in unfamiliar forms.
Special Events
Concerts, parties, readings, and many other events enhance the festival experience.
Talks & Panels
Moderated talks and panels after the screenings offer additional context and insight into films and themes.
Industry Events
A wide range of educational events and networking opportunities.