The Locarno Pro Awards ceremony honored multiple film projects at the Alliance 4 Development co-development initiative, which supports filmmakers from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Florian Hoffmann’s “Yazz,” a work examining adolescence within a United Nations compound in the Central African Republic, secured two major awards from the competition.
The project, a Swiss-German-French co-production involving Tellfilm, NiKo Film, and Eaux Vives Productions, prevailed among 11 competing entries. It received the Nebel Studios Award, valued at approximately $37,678 for studio access and camera equipment rental, and the Studio13/Valais Film Commission Award, estimated near $14,825 for studio facilities in Valais. The selection committee noted the film’s distinctive perspective on an understudied environment and highlighted its advanced development status, experienced production partners, and secured funding as indicators of strong artistic and commercial potential.
Other significant recognitions were distributed among several projects. A $31,000 post-production services award was divided between “Cuore Matto,” a queer and feminist coming-of-age musical helmed by Tamer Ruggli, and “Magnetic Storms,” a character study by Wendy Pillonel exploring gender dynamics in a patriarchal context. Additional prizes included script consultancy services, location scouting opportunities, and financial incentives for regional filming.
The Heritage Restoration Contest, now in its fourth year, honored Anne-Marie Miéville’s “We’re All Still Here,” a 1997 three-part philosophical meditation that marks the feature film appearance of Jean-Luc Godard. The work will undergo complete restoration at Cinegrell and premiere at the festival’s next edition. According to the jury, the restoration coincides with the film’s 30th anniversary and provides an opportunity to reassess the contributions of a significant Swiss filmmaker.
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