Zurich Film Festival: More money for young talent

 The discovery and promotion of young talent has always been a major concern of the Zurich Film Festival organizers. In order to realize this goal even more effectively in the future, the festival management now wants to work even more closely with its patrons. To this end, the Zurich Film Festival Donors Association has now been founded. A considerable amount was already raised when the association was founded. It enables the young directing talents from all over the world to receive not only intensive support but also higher prize money. The amount of the competition prizes awarded was increased from CHF 30,000 to CHF 50,000. Matthias Luchsinger, Managing Director of Condor Films and President of the newly founded association, proudly announced in a press release on Friday that the increase in prize money would increase the international recognition of the event, which in turn would improve the quality of the program. This year's festival will take place from September 25 to October 5.