Renate Ranzi, interview with the project coordinator of MASO

The MASO – Short Film Training Programme just presented its first Pitching Event and the Launch of the second edition of the programme, MASO #2, at the FILMCLUB Capitol in Bolzano, Italy, during the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen 2025. The MASO programme, launched in april 2024 by IDM Film Commission Südtirol, Bolzano Film Festival Bozen, and with the support of the Cultural Departments of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and several other local and international partners, is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers through training, mentorship, and financial support. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, MASO aims to empower filmmakers and promote stories from underrepresented communities and peripheral regions, helping them bring their unique voices to the screen. Renate Ranzi, Project coordinator of MASO and Coordinator film Location at the IDM Film Fund & Commission tells us about the experience with the first edition, MASO #1 which selected 8 projects out of 132 applications received from 45 countries worldwide. Ranzi then launches the MASO #2 Call for Entries. This second edition of the programme will offer ongoing support to emerging filmmakers, emphasizing cross-border collaborations and fostering industry recognition at prestigious festivals.