“The Swissam program is a marvelous opportunity for both cinephiles and film professionals to learn about the many strong links between Swiss and American filmmaking and to discover opportunities to make those connections even stronger."
- Richard Peña, Program Director, Film Society of Lincoln Center
“…Thank you so much for including our film in the SwissAm festival…the film received so wholeheartedly - well, it was a thrilling event for me and for Max and both his sons. Switzerland was instrumental in Max Birnbach's good fortune during World War II, and it seems the good fortune and good relations between our nations is destined to continue. It is festivals such as this one and individuals like Mr. Loretan and yourself that nurture the growth of that special relationship… I'm honored to be a part of it…”
- Cheryl Blaylock, Director of In Vienna they put you jail: the Max Birnbach Story
“…thanks again for the festival...the quality of the work was so high…”
- Richard Sandler, Filmmaker
“…I had wonderful time at the festival and just wanted to let you know. I thought the program was really good,……the panel was great for me and I hooked up with some of the panelists”
- Andrea Staka, Filmmaker
“….The best work displayed an engagement with the world beyond the Alps, suggesting that the recent bid by the country to join the UN and forsake centuries of official neutrality might be a step in the right direction…”
- Robert Stepanek, New York Film & Video Monitor
“…Without your devotion and commitment, the festival would not have been what it is - a huge success….your involvement made it possible that New Yorkers had the unique opportunity during eight weeks to see, feel, hear and taste the best of contemporary Switzerland…”
- Ambassador Raymond Loretan
“…Merci encore une fois pour tout ce que tu as fait à New York. Le séminaire était une expérience très positive pour nous et nous avons pu établir plusieurs contacts précieux…”
- Cyril Jost, Film Location Switzerland
“…Congratulations on the success of your festival! We look forward to hearing from you in the fall…”
- Sonia Malfa, Director AIVF NYC
“…Sehr sehr herzlichen Dank für diese wichtige Auszeichnung…”
- Chritian Frei, Director of War Photographer
“….As a Swiss-American I was so pleased to discover the SwissAmerican Film Festival in ‘The Independent Film & Video Monthly.’ I’ve wanted something like this for a very long time…”
- Rudy Gertzki, Artist in L.A
“…Je voudrais tout d’abord préciser que je trouve courageux de mettre sur pied une telle manifestation culturelle, …L’invitation de réalisateurs, la mise sur pied de discussions, d’échanges sont des atouts importants dans ce sens et je suis persuadé qu’une plus grande participation de courts américains contribuera à une reconnaissance plus grande dans le futur. C’est avec plaisir que je vous assure d’ores et déjà du soutien de l’Agence suisse du court métrage pour les prochaines éditions de SwissAm et espère ainsi contribuer à la rencontre de nos deux cultures et à la renommée de notre cinématographie au-delà de l’Atlantique…”
- Philippe Clivaz, Swiss Short film Agency
“…ich wollte mich nocheinmal ganz herzlich für die Einladung nach New York
bedanken. Ich hatte eine wunderschöne Woche und habe mich sehr gefreut euch
und die anderen Regiesser Innen kennen zu lernen…”
- Anna Luif – filmmaker
“…Having attended many festivals, seminars, and panels, I have to say that SwissAm was extremely well-organized, and the quality of the panels very high. …Congratulations on a job beautifully done. Hope you can continue!”
- Judith Pearlman, American Producer
“…Greetings from DRED, Thanks for having Venus Boyz I and and the audience had a
wonderful time, and really enjoy this film”
- Dred, Night Artist in Venus Boyz
“…I work with Liquid Dano Productions and we would love to come to your next film festival!”
- Liquid Dano Productions
“…I found the SwissAm an eye opener I had no idea on the rage of filmmakers and programming, it was quite good, I will forward on my request to you about more information if needed…”
- Ahmet C. Sibdial Sau, foil magazine
“…thank you for a great event and for letting me be part of it…”
- Vinz Feller, filmmaker in NYC
“…Je voulais encore te remercier pour l'invation au festival Swissam le weekend passé. Je vous félicite toi et ton équipe d'avoir organiser cet événement qui je l'espère ce répétera dans le futur. C'était extrêment sympatique de rencontrer tous ces réalisateurs dans un décor aussi exceptionel que New York…”
- Pierre Monnard, filmmaker in Zurich
“…As a former member of the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service with postings to Turkey, Oman and Sweden, and a former television producer-writer, I very much enjoyed the April 25th panel with its opportunity to hear an international view of filmmaking and marketing. I also had fun at the reception which allowed meeting and talking with dynamic Counsul General, Ambassador Raymond Loretan. and with international attendees and saw the film VenuzBoys with the opportunity to meet and hear the co-producer and one of the stars, Dred King, with whom I am sharing contacts to help publicize its general release here in the US…
…My thanks to all concerned for this event which helps promote international mutual goodwill and commerce!”
- Alice La Brie, TV Producer in NYC
