Locarno to Spotlight Uruguay in First Look Program

First Look, the works-in-progress program of Locarno Pro, will turn its focus to Uruguay during the 79th Locarno Film Festival

Variety
Locarno Pro’s First Look Sets Focus on Uruguay

"Uruguay’s selection as the 2026 focus reflects the country’s increasing presence within the international festival circuit and its growing engagement with Locarno."

The Hollywood Reporter
Indie Film Can’t Afford the Risk of Not Taking Risks

AI, ticket pricing, and streaming are among the areas addressed in recommendations in the Locarno Pro StepIn 2025 report, summarizing takeaways from the Locarno Film Festival's annual industry program.

The Hollywood Reporter
‘Flow’ Co-Writer, Producer on Its Impact on Latvia, Follow-up ‘Limbo,’ Co-Directing ‘I Love You, Lex Fridman!’

Matīss Kaža discusses his Dream Well Studio and Trickster Pictures and movies beyond 'Flow': "There's this other wonderful cinema to discover for everyone, too."

The Hollywood Reporter

Locarno’s Spanish Previews: ‘Lóngquán,’ ‘Mantises,’ ‘Cowgirl’ Deliver a Breakout Performance, Fantasy Forest Beasts and Blushing Second Chance Rural Romance

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Locarno’s Spanish Previews: ‘Lóngquán,’ ‘Mantises,’ ‘Cowgirl’ Deliver a Breakout Performance, Fantasy Forest Beasts and Blushing Second Chance Rural Romance
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Locarno’s Spanish Previews “Lóngquán,’ ‘Matises,’ ‘Cowgirl’

Titles first Spanish Previews show Spain still pushing boundaries, such as placing front and center a character of diverse cultural origins.

Variety
Locarno Open Doors Program Unveils Winners, Including ‘Kachifo’ and ‘Black Snake’

'Diary of a Goat Woman,' 'The Bilokos,' Yannick Mizero Kabano, and Kamy Lara are also among the winners of the co-production platform and talent development program, now focused on Africa.

The Hollywood Reporter
‘Nina Roza,’ ‘Lunar Sway,’ ‘Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants’ Among Locarno Pro Winners

The Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro industry strand has unveiled the winners of its industry awards.

The Hollywood Reporter
'Nina Roza,' ‘Lóngquán: The Dragon Spring' Win Locarno Pro Awards

‘Nina Roza,’ ‘Lóngquán: The Dragon Spring,' ‘Dark Chocolate’ and more pickup prizes at Locarno Pro industry awards

Variety