Call for films & projects

The call for non-fiction films and projects for Visions du Réel’s 2026 edition opens on Friday 8 August 2025.


Call for films

We are looking for films for the Official Selection.

International Feature Film Competition
Burning Lights Competition
National Competition
International Medium Length and Short Film Competition
Wide Angle
Opening Scenes

The films in competition are screened in world, international or European premiere. The International Feature Film Competition and the International Medium Length and Short Film Competition are both Academy Award®-Qualifying.

Read Visions du Réel regulations here.
Contact: programme@visionsdureel.ch


Call for projects

We are looking for projects for VdR–Industry activities. Projects are presented in VdR–Industry for the first time at their current stage.

VdR–Development Lab
VdR–Pitching
VdR–Work in Progress
VdR–Rough Cut Lab
Prix RTS de soutien à la création documentaire

The specific regulations for each activity are available directly on their respective pages.
Contact: industry@visionsdureel.ch


Deadlines

Early deadline: 17 October 2025 (CHF 30 fee)
Final deadline: 15 December 2025 (CHF 40 fee)
Deadline VdR–Development Lab: 6 November 2025