International Feature Film Competition
Burning Lights Competition
Jury Prize in the Burning Lights Competition offered by the Canton de Vaud
CHF 10 000
Special Jury Award offered by la Société des Hôteliers de la Côte
CHF 5 000
National Competition
Jury Prize in the National Competition offered by SRG SSR
CHF 15 000*
Special Jury Award in the National Competition offered by SSA/Suissimage
CHF 10 000
International Medium Length & Short Film Competition
Jury Prize for the Best Medium Length Film offered by Clinique de Genolier
CHF 6 000
Special Youth Jury Award for a Medium Length Film offered by École Moser
CHF 4 000
Special Youth Jury Award for the best Short Film offered by Visions du Réel
CHF 2 000
Wide Angle
Audience Award in the Wide Angle Competition offered by la Ville de Nyon
CHF 10 000
Opening Scenes
FIPRESCI Award
First feature film presented in the International Feature Film Competition or the Burning Lights Competition.
Interreligious Award
Feature film of the International Competition that highlights questions of meaning and human solidarity.
Perception Change Award
Prize awarded to a film that sheds light on the current issues that will define the world of tomorrow. Presented by the Director General of the Geneva UN with the support of the Diplomatic Club.
VdR–Industry Award 2026
