Locarno Film Festival
Locarno, Switzerland
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Upcoming Filmmakers - Schweizer Jungfilmfestival Luzern
Luzern, Switzerland · Est. 2005 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Luzern, Switzerland
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 21 years of verifiable history
Overview
Upcoming Filmmakers - Schweizer Jungfilmfestival Luzern is Switzerland's second-oldest youth film festival, founded in 1985 and based in Lucerne. It is notable for giving filmmakers up to age 30 a major public platform for short films, along with awards and networking opportunities that have helped launch several Swiss filmmaking careers.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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