« Since 2017 I have been following the activities of the Cultural Observatory of the Canton of Ticino with great interest: thanks to this experience I have understood the enormous and underestimated added value generated by relationships and spaces for interaction.

«Culture is the extraordinary and necessary engine that builds bridges and never ceases to amaze us. I am grateful that I can contribute my experience and my joy in developing innovative solutions to this project!» *

Raphaël Brunschwig is the operational director of the Locarno Film Festival. Together with the Artistic Director, he is responsible for the strategic development of the Festival, with a particular focus on digital innovation and the younger generations of the audience. By virtue of his office, he is a member of various committees, e.g. the Executive Committee of Swiss Top Events, the interest group of the eight most important Swiss sporting and cultural events.

* translated from German
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