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FAS - Film Association of South Tyrol

The Film Association South Tyrol (FAS) is an organization of filmmakers and people working in the film industry in South Tyrol, Italy

The FAS - Film Association South Tyrol - was founded in 2004, with the goal to become a reference organization for all the persons working in the film industry in the region. The FAS promotes and supports the film production in South Tyrol; supports the diffusion of local film-makers abroad and, at the same time, the film culture inside the region.

14/09/2026

We are very happy to announce the Italian premiere of our member Veronika Kaserer's film SIMON MESSNER – Aus dem Schatten in Bolzano Filmclub Capitol this week, on September 17!

The film had its world premiere this summer at Filmfest München , followed by a theatrical release in Germany, and is now coming "home" to South Tyrol for a full screening tour.

Kuddos also to our other members involved, including Daniel Mazza as DoP and Matilde Ramini as Sound Recordist.

09/09/2026

Nr.74 Senza Nome, the short film produced by our members from Helios Sustainable Films, is heading to Florence tomorrow for the ADCF . On September 10, the film will be screened at 22:30 at Teatro dell’Affratellamento Firenze.

This short road movie by Davide Grotta, filmed in a documentaristic style and aesthetic, blurs the line between reality and poetic imagination. As Mane journeys across Italy’s contrasting landscapes, his steps echo the many who risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean in search of refuge. The film calls attention to the over 30,000 lives lost in these crossings over the last 15 years, most buried in anonymity.
Through Mane’s odyssey, the film becomes an act of collective remembrance, exploring the weight of loss, the search for identity, and the unresolved grief that ties the living to the dead. The nameless cemetery by the sea stands as a poignant symbol, where giving a name becomes an act of healing and acknowledgment for all who have been forgotten.

FAS members involved:
Martin Rattini — Producer
Daria Akimenko — Junior Producer
Gabriella Cosmo — Production Coordinator
Alexander Fontana — Cinematography
Gabriele Borghi — Editing
Stefano Bernardi — Sound Design
Marco Di Liello — Color Grading

07/09/2026

Ready to strengthen your voice and network as a female* film professional?

Then this workshop is for you!
QUALCOSA DEL GENERE — For Women* in Film

Together with systemic coach, organisational developer, and author Micki Gruber (Il Marchio IO), we’ll dive into communication, leadership and networking in a hands-on workshop for women* working in the audiovisual sector in South Tyrol.

Based on real experiences from everyday work, we’ll mix short inputs with reflection, practical exercises, and exchange.

Saturday, 10 October 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Bolzano (languages: German/Italian)
Participation fee: €25 incl. coffee break & lunch

Limited spots! Register by 25 September 2026 , Link in bio

This workshop is possible thanks to a cooperation between the FAS — Film Association of South Tyrol and IDM Film & Music Commission ❤️.

For more details swipe and read the next caption ;)!

Workshop #1
Communication. Leadership. Networking.

How do I want to present myself? How do I set boundaries? How do I take responsibility – regardless of role or hierarchy? And how can we consciously develop the existing network further?

The workshop is aimed at women* working in the audiovisual sector. The starting point is personal experiences, questions and challenges from everyday professional life. Short inputs alternate with reflection, practical exercises and exchange.

The focus is on communication, leadership and collaboration. The aim is to become more aware of one’s own role, expand one’s personal scope for action and learn from one another.

Our coach:
Micki Gruber is a systemic coach, organisational development consultant and author. For many years, she has supported individuals, teams and organisations through processes of change. Her work focuses on communication, leadership and the conscious shaping of professional relationships. She is the author of the book Il Marchio IO, which explores personal branding and authentic presence in a professional context.

Limited spots! Register by 25 September 2026 , Link in bio

04/09/2026

DESPITE THE SCARS, directed by our member Felix Rier and produced by our members from HELIOS sustainable films , continues its journey across Italy — this time landing in Gioia del Colle, in the Province of Bari.

The documentary will screen on September 6 at the newly founded MAREA – La Scelta, Festival Femminista Culturale. Over three consecutive days, this community-based festival brings together talks, workshops, screenings, readings, and music.

Screening:
06/09/2026, 21.30
Anfiteatro Sandro Pertini, Gioia del Colle (BA)

Color Correction by our member Silvia Pozzi
Sounddesign by our members Stefano Bernardi & Matilde Ramini

03/09/2026

Opening our September Showcase with a World Premiere at La Biennale di Venezia is really a joy. EKLIPSE, co-produced by our members at Albolina Film GmbH , premieres this Saturday on the Lido!

Directed by Manuel Wetscher, the film is competing in the Orizzonti section and follows two childhood friends, Tomy and Chris, one summer in 1999 — a story of silence, fear, and the quiet weight of what families choose not to say. It's a story brought to the world stage through a co-production between Austria's Eutopiafilm and Albolina Film here in South Tyrol.

And the journey doesn't stop at the Lido: EKLIPSE will cross the Atlantic for its North American Premiere at TIFF on September 11.

We couldn't be prouder to see our members' work stand among this year's selection at one of the world's most prestigious festivals — and then travel on to Toronto too. In bocca al lupo to the whole cast and crew, especially also to our members Debora Nischler (co-producer) and Beniamino Casagrande (Grip).

Orizzonti, La Biennale / Venice Film Festival
Fri, Sept 4 · 19:00 · Sala Casinò (Press/Industry)
Fri, Sept 4 · 22:00 · Sala Volpi (Press/Industry)
Sat, Sept 5 · 14:00 · Sala Darsena, World Premiere
Sun, Sept 6 · 16:30 · Astra 2 (Public — all pass holders)
Sun, Sept 6 · 17:00 · Astra 1 (Public — all pass holders)

TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival
Fri, Sept 11 · 9:05 am · Scotiabank Theatre · Press & Market
Mon, Sept 14 · 02:30 pm · Scotiabank Theatre
Wed, Sept 16 · 03:10 pm · Scotiabank Theatre
Sat, Sept 19 · 07:45 pm · Scotiabank Theatre

19/08/2026

While the 32nd edition of the Film Festival della Lessinia is getting closer, we're happy to share that another one of our members' films is travelling to Bosco Chiesanuova!

The Festival will present 83 films from 43 countries, including 27 Italian premieres — among them IL GRECO DI CALABRIA – la lingua che lotta per sopravvivere al tempo, a documentary produced by our members at Mediaart Production Coop and edited by our member Martine De Biasi.

Congratulations to the whole team!

A language that still survives, clinging to the mountains much like the remote villages where it is still spoken, in the mountains of Calabria. The Calabrian-Greek dialect (known as Grecanic) dates back to the eighth century and represents one of the last living legacies of Magna Graecia, the strip of southern Italy colonized by the ancient Greeks. Today, approximately 300 people still speak this ancient language. They live in the southern part of the province of Reggio Calabria, known as Bovesìa, in Gallicianò, Bova, Bova Marina, Pentedattilo, and Roghudi. It is here that this language has endured for almost 3000 years. But the villages are emptying, the houses are abandoned, and the alleys are silent, and only a distant echo of this dialect remains. The director, through interviews and a thorough documentary investigation, follows the trail of one of the oldest living languages in Europe and of the people who preserve it and fight to save it from extinction, that is not necessarily inevitable.

All FAS members involved:
Peter Paul Kainrath - Producer
Martina Kreuzer - Production manager
Martine De Biasi - Editor

06/08/2026

ZWEITLAND, co-produced by our members from HELIOS sustainable films, keeps touring South Tyrol and beyond this August! There is another chance to watch the film tonight in Bruneck! And at the end of the month, the film is in competition at the 32. edition of the Film Festival della Lessinia!

03/08 — Klausen, Kapuzinergarten, 21:00
06/08 — Bruneck, UFO Bruneck, 21:00
20/08 — Mellaun, Schreinerhof, 21:00
24/08 — Bosco Chiesanuova, FFDL, 21:00

05/08/2026

While we love open-air summer screenings, being in front of the TV when the temperature finally drops may be something for you too :)

Tomorrow marks the TV premiere of "Vom Staat Gehackt – Der Spion im Smartphone" on SRF 1!
Episode 20 of NZZ Format features the work of our member Alexander Fontana as Cinematographer.

Check it out on August 6 at 23:00 or later in the Mediathek of SRF!

https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/nzz-format/video/vom-staat-gehackt-der-spion-im-smartphone?urn=urn:srf:video:f36f6955-8ec8-441c-932d-b03a1b58ea7c

04/08/2026

After a little break, we're back with news from our members! More festivals and screenings of our members' films are coming up in August too.

If you haven't seen MY BOYFRIEND EL FASCISTA yet — it's been touring the world for over a year now — you can catch it tonight at an open-air venue near Bolzano. The Bildungsausschuss Klausen is running a Summer Cinema series, and it's screening tonight at 21:00 in the Kapuzinergarten — a good way to beat the city heat.

HELIOS sustainable films Martin Rattini Daria Akimenko Matilde Ramini Silvia Pozzi Bildungsausschuss Klausen

10/07/2026

On July 11, DESPITE THE SCARS, directed by our member Felix Rier and produced by our members from HELIOS sustainable films , will be running in competition at the 21st edition of the Sole Luna Festival in Palermo!

Having had its World Premiere at Festival in 2025 and its International Premiere this year at Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis , the film continues its festival and screening journey.

With many FAS members involved, we are happy to see that the tender story about such an important topic reaches more audiences.

SYNOPSIS
After enduring the trauma of a brutal gang r**e, young dancer Thea embarks on a profound journey of healing. Through her choreography, she confronts her pain step by step, gradually transforming her vulnerability into a quiet yet fierce bravery.

With the unwavering support of her partner Thiago and the unconditional love of their dog Mandinga, Thea discovers a safe space to begin piecing together her shattered world. The birth of her son further redefines her relationship with her body and sense of self.

We follow Thea's most intimate struggles through her personal video diaries, intertwined with the tender lens of her childhood friend, filmmaker Felix, who uncovers the unspoken layers of her healing process.

DESPITE THE SCARS highlights the collective responsibility we share in supporting those who have endured trauma, reminding us of the vital roles of empathy, dignity and love in times of darkness.

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