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Giancarlo Zappoli, a life dedicated to cinema

Giancarlo Zappoli has been Artistic Director of the Castellinaria – Bellinzona Youth Film Festival since 1998. After 28 years of selecting and presenting films targeting not only young audiences but also the general public, his companion Filippo Demarchi (Head of Industry at Castellinaria) felt the time was right for a hymn of praise.

 

 

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Marketa Pasmova & Jaroslava Hynstova about the Zlin Film Festival

When you think about the festival, you think about the best season of the year

In the Czech town of Zlin, every year a festival pulls up like a giant steam engine – and almost as old as the steam engine! At their 65th edition, the Zlin Film Festival still proudly wears its honorary title as ‘Europe’s oldest and largest children’s film festival’. This steam train is so big that it needs two drivers. Marketa Pasmova and Jaroslava Hynstova are much-loved faces on the international film circuit, but what qualities do you need to keep such a festival mastodon running?

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Bear With Me Distribution

We’re used to fighting for recognition

Calling your company ‘Bear with me Distribution’ sounds like an apology, as if you’re asking for patience. Which we unfortunately don’t have. Because we can’t wait to see a new distribution company, specialising in animated short films that appeal to young audiences! Managing Director Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger: “Our mission is to bridge the gap between artistry and accessibility, captivating both international festival-goers and the hearts of children.”

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