The call for non-fiction films and projects for Visions du Réel’s 2026 edition is open.
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. Submissions of films only available for Swiss premiere will not be considered.
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–Pitching
VdR–Work in Progress
VdR–Rough Cut Lab
VdR–Development Lab
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 (No fee to apply)