Variety presents „Variety’s New Talent Award“ at the Zurich Film Festival
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Rome.
On the 6th of October, within the framework of the Zurich Film Festival’s Awards Ceremony, Variety will present
the „Variety’s New Talent Award“ to one particularly outstanding filmic work chosen from the competition films.
The winner will be honoured with extensive coverage, complete with picture of the Awards Ceremony, on the
pages of Variety. With the support of the film magazine, Zurich Film Festival enhances its central ambition: to put
young and extremely promising filmmakers on the road to international recognition.
Variety is the official media partner of such renowned film festivals as Cannes and the Berlinale. Zurich Film
Festival is delighted to profit from even more international flair and presence through its collaboration with the
American trade publication.
“We are thrilled to support the 3rd Zurich Film Festival, one of the most forward thinking and dynamic new
festivals on the international circuit. Variety is always looking to uncover the headline-makers of tomorrow and
this festival’s dedication to unveiling new talent perfectly fits in with our own ambitions. We’re excited to be
presenting the Variety New Talent Award and look forward to a long and productive partnership with the Zurich
Film Festival.”
Alberto Lopez, Variety, Director Intl. Sales and Development
