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REINAS selected as Switzerland's official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards®
We are thrilled to announce that REINAS by Klaudia Reynicke has been officially selected as Switzerland's entry for the International Best Feature category to the 2025 Academy Awards®!
Reinas by Klaudia Reynicke Wins Prix du Public UBS at Locarno Film Festival 2024
Reinas, directed by the talented Klaudia Reynicke, has won the prestigious Prix du Public UBS at the Locarno Film Festival 2024!
Double triumph: Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry and The Land Within win multiple prizes at Swiss Film Award
The Land Within directed by Fisnik Maxville earned the prestigious award for Best Film Score, attributed to the talented Nicolas Rabaeus. In addition, Blackbird Blackbird clinched three awards, for Best Feature, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing for Aurora Vögeli.
Reinas wins Grand Prix in Generation Kplus at Berlinale
We're thrilled to announce that Reinas by Klaudia Reynicke has been honored with The “Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film” in Generation Kplus at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale.
PRIX SWISSPERFORM 2024: Minor Offence cast awarded twice
Stephane Erös receives the Newcomer prize. For his first performance on screen, Stéphane interprets Marek, a teenager in truble with the law. Best supporting role Prize goes to Arcadi Radeff for his performance in two TV series.
Reinas premieres at Sundance 2024
We're headed to Sundance! Thrilled to announce that REINAS is premiering at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, from Jan. 18-28.
Silence of Sirens premiere at the 47th São Paulo Mostra
Gazmend Nela’s last film Silence of Sirens, in coproduction with Iköne Studio was screened at the 47th São Paulo International Film Festival in the New Directors Competition.
Like an Island: A look back at the festivals
Tizian Büchi’s first feature Like an Island is now screening in theaters, which means it is time for us to take a look at the festivals the film screened at.
Allo la France in National Competition at Visions du Réel 2023
Allo la France by Floriane Devigne is selected at Visions du Réel 2023 in Nyon. The documentary will run in the National Competition and will have its World Premiere on Sunday April 23th 2023.
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry will premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2023
Elene Naveriani’s third feature Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry, produced by Alva film and Takes Film, is selected at Directors’ Fortnight 2023 (La quinzaine des cinéastes).
Like an Island nominated for Best Documentary at Swiss Film Award
Tizian Büchi's first feature film—Grand Prix in the International Feature Film Competition at Visions du Réel and selected in many international festivals—is nominated for the Swiss Film Award, Best Documentary section.
Three movies at Solothurn, The Land Within running for the Prix
The Land Within, Like an Island (L’îlot) and Euridice, Euridice have been selected in the Panorama section.
The Land Within wins Best First Feature Film at Tallinn Black Nights
The Land Within won the “Award for the Best First Feature Film” at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2022 (PÖFF26).
The Land Within will premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
You might have just seen the news: The Land Within by Fisnik Maxville was selected for competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) and will premiere the 18th November.
Euridice, Euridice wins the Pardino d’oro Swiss Life for the Best Swiss Short Film at 75th Locarno Festival
Seems like Black Jack was only the beginning!
Euridice, Euridice and L'Îlot selected at Locarno Film Festival
The news got out on Wednesday 6th, two Alva Film productions have been selected for the 75th Locarno Film Festival!
Visions du Réel’s Grand Prix given to Like an Island
The Grand Prix from the festival in Nyon was given to the documentary “Like an Island” (L’Îlot) produced by Alva Film, that tells the life of a Lausanne neighborhood, between magical realism and collective portrait.
Hive in Academy Awards’ shortlist 2022
Hive is pursuing his festival run being selected for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards 2022.
Hive in official competition – Les Arcs Film Festival
The movie Hive is the the official competition at Les Arcs Festival 2021!
Wake Up on Mars selected at CPHDOX Festival 2021
The film Wake Up on Mars is in competition at the CPHDOX Festival in the Highlights section!