Zurich Film Festival

Zurich Film Festival
LocationZürich, Switzerland
Founded2005 (2005)
Founded by
  • Karl Spoerri
  • Nadja Schildknecht
Most recent2024
AwardsGolden Eye
Hosted by
  • Zurich Film Festival AG
  • Spoundation Motion Picture AG
Artistic directorChristian Jungen
No. of films107 films
Festival date25 September to 5 October 2025
Websitezff.com/en/home/

Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) is an annual film festival that has been held in Zürich, Switzerland, since 2005. The festival's main focus is to promote emerging filmmakers from all over the world. In three competition categories only first, second, or third directorial works are admitted. There are three competition sections: International Feature Film, International Documentary Film, and Focus: Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, which focuses on these three production countries. Several industry events take place in the framework of the festival. As of 2025 the festival director is Christian Jungen.