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Four productions supported by IDM Film & Music Commission are screening at the 43^rd Filmfest München (26 June – 5 July 2026) across different sections.

IDM Film & Music Commission supports a total of eight music projects in the first funding call of 2026. Five of the funded projects come from Italy (four of which come from South Tyrol), two from Austria, and one from Germany.

On Friday, April 10, the 39th edition of the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen (BFFB) opened with the documentary "Elon Musk Unveiled: The Tesla Experiment" by South Tyrolean director Andreas Pichler (Production: Beetz Brothers), supported by the IDM Film & Music Commission.

On April 10^th, the 39^th edition of the BFFB, the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen, will be opened by the documentary "Elon Musk Unveiled: The Tesla Experiment", by South Tyrolean director Andreas Pichler (Production: Beetz Brothers), supported by IDM Film & Music Commission.

With an annual funding budget of 275,000 Euros, the IDM Film & Music Commission supports ambitious music projects across the entire realization process– from initial development and recording until the marketing phase. The goal is, to combine artistic quality with sustainable effects for the region.

IDM Film & Music Commission is supporting twelve projects in the first funding call of the year. Seven of the nine Italian projects come from South Tyrol, two projects from Germany, and one from Austria. 74 shooting days are scheduled in South Tyrol for the realization of the supported productions.

At the Bayerischer Filmpreis ceremony on Friday, 23 January 2026 in Munich, Michael Kofler was awarded in the category „Newcomer-Regiepreis“ (Best Emerging Director) for his feature debut Zweitland.

The IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol has put out the first call for music projects after broadening its scope of responsibilities to include music funding as well, supporting a total of 10 music projects: six from Italy (all from South Tyrol/Südtirol), one from Germany, two from Austria, and one from Switzerland. These projects represent the broad musical range covered, from indie rock, folk, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and soul to experimental crossovers and even a new rock opera.

15 projects have been approved for funding from the IDM Film & Music Commission in the third and last call of 2025. This call focuses on projects in the preparation phase of production – seven in total. 13 film projects from Italy, eight of which from South Tyrol/Südtirol, and two from Germany have been selected for funding. 52 days of shooting are scheduled in South Tyrol.

After its successful launch in 2024/25, MASO, the short film training programme, returns for its second edition – featuring a global perspective, an inclusive approach, and strong participation from Südtirol/South Tyrol.

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival is over, and the IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol was there – this time with a very special highlight: the premiere of Elisa by Leonardo Di Costanzo.