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Journée pédagogique 2026
Se raconter dans le langage documentaire : approche pédagogique du cinéma au prisme de l’identité.
Accommodation providers
Every year, we’re on the lookout for accommodation to welcome the Festival teams in Nyon. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a room available during this period to welcome our wonderful team!
Volunteers
On this page you’ll find all the information you need to (re)become a volunteer! Registration for 2026 are open.
Carte blanche VdR at the Plein(s) Écran(s) Film Festival
On the occasion of the Plein(s) Écran(s) Film Festival’s 10th edition, Visions du Réel imagined its Carte blanche category. On the 26th of January, (re)discover, online and for free, a selection of 4 short films from recent editions of Visions du Réel.
Selection Committees 2026
Visions du Réel is excited to announce the three committees who will select and shape the 2026 edition.
Prix RTS de soutien à la création documentaire
A pitching session aiming to promote projects from French-speaking Switzerland that are in their development stage. Applications are closed.
Kelly Reichardt
Guest of Honour 2026
Visions du Réel welcomes Kelly Reichardt as Guest of Honour of its 57th edition. The filmmaker will take part in the Festival through a Masterclass, a Retrospective, a Carte blanche and a preview screening.
Concours Reflex (12-26 ans)
REFLEX est un concours de films de 3 minutes, destiné aux jeunes de 12 à 26 ans!
Sur les docs – RTS
Want to (re)live the Festival from home? You can, thanks to our collaboration with RTS! Throughout the year, you can
A new graphic identity for the posters of the 57th edition of Visions du Réel
Visions du Réel unveils its new visual identity, designed by Geneva-based graphic design studio Neo Neo – a visual concept that marks the start of a new collaboration between Neo Neo and Visions du Réel.
Visions du Réel welcomes Sabine Fayoux Cantillo as Head of Industry
Visions du Réel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sabine Fayoux Cantillo as its new Head of Industry. Read more about Sabine here.
Philippe Bischof appointed Chairman of Visions du Réel, International Film Festival Nyon
On Tuesday 23 September, the members of the Foundation Board elected Philippe Bischof to succeed Raymond Loretan as Chairman of the Foundation Board of Visions du Réel. Philippe Bischof will assume his responsibilities immediately.