ARF membership growth: association demands more money
The Association of Film Directors and Screenwriters (ARF) admitted 27 new members at its general assembly. It also reaffirmed its previous demands to Nicolas Bideau, the head of the Swiss Film Fund, including a call to increase production funding.
The Association of Film Directors and Screenwriters (ARF) welcomed 27 new members at its General Assembly at the weekend. Among them are well-known directors, including Katja Früh, Micha Lewinsky, Ursula Meier, Lionel Baier, Reto Caffi and Xavier Ruiz. Marc Forster is a new patron member of the association, according to a communiqué issued by the association on Monday. The association has also reiterated its previous demands to Nicolas Bideau, the head of film: It wants more transparency, better communication and an increase in the production credit.
In January, the association and others accused Nicolas Bideau, head of the Film Section at the Federal Office of Culture, of high-handedness and nepotism. For example, he is said to give preferential treatment to film producer Thierry Spicher when awarding funding. Bideau countered that the film associations were "sick" and therefore suffered from a loss of members.
In January, the association and others accused Nicolas Bideau, head of the Film Section at the Federal Office of Culture, of high-handedness and nepotism. For example, he is said to give preferential treatment to film producer Thierry Spicher when awarding funding. Bideau countered that the film associations were "sick" and therefore suffered from a loss of members.
Board of Directors elected
There were few changes in the Board elections: Stefan Haupt remains President, Michele Andreoli Vice President. Frédéric Gonseth stepped down and Alessandra Gavin-Mueller and Daniel Howald took up their seats. The other nine board members - including Bettina Oberli, Erich Langjahr and Anne Cuneo - were confirmed.
