Now it’s official: Heidi Specogna’s new film cahier africain is running for the semaine de la critique competition. As an independent section of the Locarno International Film Festival, semaine de la critique awards films with extraordinary social commitment since 1990.

Leaning into the Wind – the title for the new film by Thomas Riedelsheimer is chosen. The director met Andy Goldsworthy, the world wide recognized artist and protagonist of his documentary, end of April in Edinburgh. Learn more on the movie here.

The members of the Swiss Film Acadamy awarded Kaya Inan the Swiss Film Award in the category “Best Editing” for the Project „Above and Below“. The festive ceremony took place on 18th of March in Zurich. Filmpunkt says: Congratulations, Kaya! …And is glad to have him on board for Heidi Specognas new film „Cahier Africain“.

The program advisory board of the ADAMI Media Prize for Cultural Diversity in Eastern Europe assembled at the Filmpunkt-offices in Cologne on 30th of March. Stefan Tolz, CEO Filmpunkt, who initiated ADAMI as project manager, discussed on how to carry on with the prize with the board members (former diplomats and media representatives).