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Archives 2024
Festival Cinéma Jeune Public's signature of the SWAN's pledge
The Festival Cinéma Jeune Public is about to sign the pledge for parity and inclusion in cinema festivals for new commitments for equality and diversity in the industry. The ceremony will take place during the Kids Film Forum, a conference day within the framework of the festival, in the presence of the co-directors of the festival, executive committee members of SWAN and guest.
In conversation with Agathe Riedinger
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, SWAN – Swiss Women's Audiovisual Network will host a discussion with director Agathe Riedinger, after the special screening of her debut feature "Wild Diamond" at the GIFF – Geneva International Film Festival, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signature of the SWAN's pledge by the festival.
Strong new voices
SWAN is pleased to collaborate with SoundTrack_Zurich to present events honoring female composers and sound artists, such as "Strong new voices", a talk centered on the work and career of Delphine Malausséna.
Matchmaking for Women in Media & Music 2024
Once again, SWAN - Swiss Women's Audiovisual Network is teaming up with SoundTrack_Cologne and SoundTrack_Zurich to bring another matchmaking event on October 4, 2024 to celebrate female composers and sound designers and taking place within the frame of the Zurich Film Festival.
SWAN Locarno Networking Breakfast 2024
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, SWAN – Swiss Women's Audiovisual Network is hosting its 9th annual networking breakfast within the framework of Locarno Film Festival, featuring a panel and the opportunity to connect and give visibility to the women of our industry.
HEAD CINEMA FESTIVAL
HEAD's Cinema Department is launching the first edition of the HEAD CINEMA FESTIVAL which will take place on the HEAD Campus and at the Gustave & Leonard Hentsch Park in Geneva, from June 19-22, 2024. Join the SWAN team and other professional organisations to learn more about the work of the school's students and the next generation of Swiss cinema!
Meet director Laura Gabay
After our annual General Assembly and networking brunch, film director and SWAN member Laura Gabay joined us and shared her experience as a woman and creator in the film industry in a 90-minute interactive conversation with the audience, in the company of producer Cecilia Cardoso.
SWAN's General Assembly 2024
SWAN's General Assembly 2024 was held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 in Théâtre de Marens, within the framework of Visions du Réel in Nyon. The assembly was followed by a brunch from 11:30 to 12:00.
SO PRO & Contra II: Shortage of female workers and excess of hierarchy
The Swiss film industry is experiencing a shortage of female workers, particularly as assistants to directors and producers on set. Is it the result of a work culture that is unattractive, gendered and steeped in hierarchies? To discuss these current topics, SWAN has teamed up with the Solothurn Film Festival and 23bis to host a panel discussion on Saturday, January 20, 2024, during the Industry Days "SO PRO" of the 59th edition of the festival.