Federal Councillor Alain Berset to open Nominations Night of the 2013 Swiss Film Award
Bern, 12.12.2012 - The Swiss Minister of Home Affairs, Alain Berset, is set to attend “Nominations Night” on 30 January 2013. It is at this ceremony, which takes place during the Solothurn Film Festival, that the Federal Office of Culture will officially announce the contenders for the 2013 Swiss Film Award. The actual prize-giving ceremony will be held on 23 March 2013 in the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, Geneva. The shortlist of nominees is compiled by a specially appointed jury from recommendations submitted by the 280 members of the Swiss Film Academy. This year a total of 123 films have been entered into competition.