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.
Discover the 2025 Projects
Take a look at the projects selected for the VdR–Industry. A total of 28 projects were selected to participate.
Academy-Award® winning director Asif Kapadia to open VdR–Industry Programme
The multi award-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia will be the opening speaker of the 23rd edition of VdR–Industry!
VdR–Industry Award 2025
Discover all the Awards of the 2025 VdR–Industry programme!
VdR–Industry Talks
Go back to the VdR–Industry Talks and masterclasses for filmmakers, producers and cinephiles alike who inspired us in 2025.
Accreditations
Accreditations can be claimed from Thursday 3 April! Find all the information you need to apply for accreditation and attend the Festival.
Delegations
Visions du Réel welcomed the participation of six delegations as part of VdR–Industry, the festival’s four-day programme of activities for film professionals seeking to launch new projects into the market.
Selection Committees
Visions du Réel is excited to announce the three committees who will select and shape the 2025 edition.
VdR–Industry Jury 2025
Discover the VdR-Industry Jury!
Decision Makers
Here’s the list of buyers, broadcasters, funders and commissioners who attended the 2025 edition of Visions du Réel!
Speakers
Discover the speakers who took the stage at the 2025 VdR–Industry Talks!
Projects presentations
SWISS FILMS Previews
A presentation of high-end Swiss documentary films at a production stage ready to be launched on the festival circuit and the international market.
Norwegian Previews
This program highlights exceptional Norwegian documentaries, showcasing a selection of works-in-progress during VdR–Industry days. Applications are now closed.
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.
