Thanks to the support of Swiss Films, we welcome Michael Frei, Swiss animation director and video game designer. His projects “Plug & Play” (2015), “Kids” (2019), and “Time Flies” (2025) have been recognized both in film format at festivals and as online video games. Exhibitions, awards, conferences, and jury participation at events such as the Berlinale, Ars Electronica, GLAS, and the Independent Games Festival have taken Michael from Japan to the United States and throughout Europe.

Key Dates:

October 28: In the Leonardo Favio Room at the Gaumont Cinema, we will screen one of his works as part of the international and national short film block, followed by a Q&A.

October 31: In the Da Vinci School Auditorium, Michael will give a talk focusing on the creation of his new video game, Time Flies, his creative process, and artistic journey, accompanied by a retrospective of his work. We will also have stations to play his video games.