TAKE MAGAZINE

Ten projects have been selected to receive funding from the IDM Film Fund & Commission as part of the second call of 2025: short films are well represented in this round, with a total of five projects receiving support. For the first time ever, two animation projects are among the selected productions. In addition, funding has been awarded for the production of two theatrical features and one documentary. Two feature film projects have secured funding for pre-production.

From 15 to 21 May 2025, the IDM Film Commission once again attended the Marché du Film on the Croisette in Cannes for a week of networking, panels, and industry events. Among others, a delegation from South Tyrol/Südtirol joined the ImpAct Lab.

On 4 April, the 38th edition of the BFFB, the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen, opened its doors. As BFFB kicked off, MASO #1 came to a successful close. And MASO #2, the second edition of the short film training programme, has just launched. Applications are now open!

On 1 April, Bolzano/Bozen hosted the ACE Local Training Day for producers from South Tyrol and neighbouring regions. The focus of the workshop: gaining the know-how to develop a sustainability strategy.

The South Tyrolean Film Fund and Commission IDM supports a total of ten projects for the first call of 2025. Approximately 50 days of shooting for these projects are scheduled for South Tyrol.

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival (13 to 23 February 2025) once again served as an important platform for the international film industry. Between opening day and 19 February, the IDM Film Commission Südtirol attended pivotal industry events and also celebrated the international premiere of the IDM-funded film The Ice Tower that received the Silver Bear.

A quiet project, a local crew, and Maura Delpero, director and screenwriter from Bolzano/Bozen: from a mountain village to Hollywood, Vermiglio has truly come a long way. TAKE revisits the film’s impressive journey.

The IDM Film Commission supports a total of ten projects for the third, and last, call of 2024. They include six feature films, two documentaries, one TV series, and a short film.