Films in pre-production & financing
Monsters within
80 min
director: Luc Walpoth
MONSTERS WITHIN tells, in a unique and detailed manner, the dramatic events and extraordinary interpersonal dynamics that led to the creation of two of the most iconic monsters in literature and cinema-the creature of Frankenstein and the modern Vampire. Set on a dark and stormy night by the shores of Lake Geneva during the summer of 1816, this story unravels the genesis of these legendary figures.
Coproduction: UK
MA MÈRE
80 min
director: Géraldine Zosso
Loussine, a spirited 7-year-old girl, lives in a rural Armenian village with her grandparents. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is sent to Switzerland to live with her estranged mother, Maryam, a struggling fashion designer. As Loussine adjusts to her new environment, she clings to memories of her grandparents and the life she left behind. Maryam, burdened by her own challenges, struggles to connect with her daughter while trying to secure a future for them both. The story unfolds as Loussine befriends a neighbor boy, Pierre, and learns to navigate the cultural and emotional landscapes of her new home. Despite the hardships, Loussine’s resilience and imagination help her cope with the changes, while Maryam faces the realities of her undocumented status and the pressures of her career. As they both confront their fears and desires, they find strength in each other, culminating in a poignant journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Coproduction: Bilico (BE) & Blonde Productions (GR)
Shooting locations: Switzerland & Greece
FILMS IN DEVELOPMENT
CUORE MATTO
100 min
director: Tamer Ruggli
scriptwriters: Joanne Giger & Tamer Ruggli
Bienne, 1969. Matteo, 17, dreams of becoming an actor and escaping his father and a grey industrial town. Sent to Ticino for the harvest, he discovers a vibrant, sensual world with Lucio and Alba, awakening desire and identity. At home, his mother Giusi, trapped in an oppressive marriage, begins her own quiet emancipation. Carried by Italian songs, their parallel journeys intertwine in a queer and feminist coming-of-age musical about freedom, love and reinvention.
Coproduction: Italy
MON LION
90 min
director: Vincenzo Aiello
scriptwriters: Vincenzo Aiello & Julien Bouissioux
Clara, 22, dreams of becoming a writer. When she learns that her estranged father was once a legendary bodybuilder known as « Lion, » she sets out to write his story—hoping to understand her roots and find direction.
But Lion, now aging and forgotten, remains trapped in his obsession, sculpting his body as if letting go would erase his past. As Clara unravels his story, she sees a man who sacrificed everything for a dream—only to lose himself.
Is she destined to follow the same path? How far can one go to exist without self-destruction?
Coproduction: France
Menina
100 min
director: Marie-Camille Loutan
scriptwriters: Lucile Masson & Marie-Camille Loutan
In 1994, deep in the wilds of Brazil, MAC (45) and his brother MICHEL (43) toil under the brutal control of ALDO (50), a sadistic and ruthless trafficker of exotic animals. For over 20 years, the brothers have endured his tyranny. Their escape plan takes a dramatic turn when they stumble upon MENINA (7), a young girl who has unwittingly swallowed a priceless object that Aldo will stop at nothing to retrieve.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, their younger brother CHARLES (35), a man with dreams of starting a family, is drawn into their dangerous world. Manipulated by Mac, Charles leaves the safety of his life behind, embarking on a perilous journey to reunite with his brothers and face the perilous challenges ahead.
Coproduction: Brazil & France
My political cat
90 min
director: TBC
scriptwriters: Germano Zullo
A heartwarming, funny, and inspiring film – where a small cat proves that you can change the world, one paw at a time.
When Chloé, 13, discovers she can understand the language of cats, her outspoken feline Drop becomes an activist for animal rights. With her brother Mateo’s help, Chloé sneaks Drop into the UN, where Drop delivers a shocking speech (with Chloé translating) that forces the world to reconsider the rights of animals. A funny and touching story about courage, justice, and finding your voice.
