After ten years of successful development under the umbrella of AG für die Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), the cultural festival Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), which was held for the first time in 2005, has been taken over by a group of owners led by Festival Director Dr. Christian Jungen. The sale completed in July 2025 as part of a management buyout. In addition to Jungen, the new group of owners also includes Deputy Director Reta Guetg, entrepreneur Max Loong, former ZFF President Felix E. Müller and financial expert Marek Skreta.

The consortium of owners brings expertise in the areas of festival operations, media, events and financing. The combination of many years of festival experience and new impulses creates the ideal conditions for the next stage of growth – with the aim of positioning the ZFF as a leading European film event.

KINOKONI takes over operation of the ZFF cinema Frame

Cinema Frame AG, which is part of the festival brand, will be taken over and operated by KINOKONI AG under the management of Konrad Schibli as of July. The concept combines curated film offerings with gastronomy and an enhanced visitor experience. The cooperation with the ZFF will continue – the Frame will remain an integral part of the festival infrastructure. KINOKONI already operates two successful cinemas in Olten and Basel.