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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.

A year after its launch, MASO has come to represent innovation in Europe’s short-film scene. Why? The professional programme accompanies young filmmakers from their first idea to final production, creating valuable connections to distributors and festival representatives. A look back at the MASO Industry Day held during BFFB 2025.

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.

The IDM Film Fund is now the IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol: the South Tyrol Music Fund launches in August 2025, strengthening South Tyrol/Südtirol as a music location.

Merano welcomes the international film industry: the fourth edition of the Audio-Visual Producers Summit, held from 21 to 23 July at the Kurhaus venue, explored structural changes, funding models, artificial intelligence, and international co-productions.

Ten projects have been selected to receive funding from the IDM Film Fund & Commission as part of the second call of 2025: short films are well represented in this round, with a total of five projects receiving support. For the first time ever, two animation projects are among the selected productions. In addition, funding has been awarded for the production of two theatrical features and one documentary. Two feature film projects have secured funding for pre-production.

From 15 to 21 May 2025, the IDM Film Commission once again attended the Marché du Film on the Croisette in Cannes for a week of networking, panels, and industry events. Among others, a delegation from South Tyrol/Südtirol joined the ImpAct Lab.

In the summer of 2017, Renate Ranzi and Birgit Oberkofler assumed joint leadership of IDM Film Fund & Commission. Following a restructuring of IDM Film Commission Südtirol/Alto Adige in 2019, Birgit Oberkofler continued to lead the commission on her own. In May 2025, Renate Ranzi will take over as Head of the IDM Film Commission Südtirol.