Dedicated to cinema professionals, VdR–Industry and its activities represent a springboard for future films to find support in every stage of their production. For its next edition, VdR–Industry will happen from 19 – 22 April, 2026.
Nestled in the heart of the festival lies the VdR–Industry programme, four jam-packed days comprising of numerous pitches, including our centrepiece co-production forum, project labs, talks and networking events, all culminating in the much anticipated and celebrated Industry Awards night.
VdR–Development Lab – Last weeks for project submission
The VdR–Development Lab is a nine-month long incubator for the development of creative documentaries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
The VdR–Development Lab will run online from March to November 2026, with a four-day intensive workshop and tailored mentoring sessions held during the VdR–Industry Days in April 2026, at the heart of the next Festival edition.
Deadline for submissions: 6 November 2025
