Market or pitchChecked 15 Oct 2026 · rechecked 17 Oct 2026
Visions du Réel — VdR–Pitching
Closes 15 Dec 2026
Tuesday 15 December 2026, 17:00 Zurich time
Rechecked on the official page, 17 Oct 2026. Deadlines confirmed on the Visions du Réel page and terms: early 2 November and final 15 December, both 17:00 CET.
Official page: https://www.visionsdureel.ch/en/vdr-industry/vdr-pitching/
- Who can apply
- Teams anywhere with a nonfiction or hybrid feature over 60 min; no TV series
- You get
- Pitch to industry in Nyon with roundtables and one-to-one meetings; may qualify for €20,000 award
- Entry fee
- CHF 30–40
- Making
- Documentary
- Stage
- Development
- Type
- Market or pitch
Dates
- Opens Submissions open
- Earlier deadline Early deadline (CHF 30), 17:00 CET · 17:00 Zurich time
- Closes Final deadline (CHF 40), 17:00 CET · 17:00 Zurich time
- Payment due Participation fee if selected (CHF 360); terms also say 'prior to' 11 March, so pay by 10 March to be safe
- Event Mandatory on-site pitch training in Nyon; showcase 12–14 April 2027
Who can apply
Teams anywhere with a nonfiction or hybrid feature over 60 min; no TV series
Open to applicants anywhere.
What you get
Pitch to industry in Nyon with roundtables and one-to-one meetings; may qualify for €20,000 award
| Details | Pitch preparation and tailored meetings |
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Amounts stay in the currency the organiser uses. Caps, totals and alternatives are listed as published; don’t add them up.
What it costs
To apply
| Early deadline fee | CHF 30 | On or before 2 November 2026, VAT included |
|---|---|---|
| Final deadline fee | CHF 40 | 3 November to 15 December 2026, VAT included |
If you’re selected, or later
| Participation fee if selected | CHF 360 | Covers pitch training and two industry accreditations |
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From the official page, 17 Oct 2026.
What to bring
- Portal fields: logline 400 characters; synopsis 1,500; director statement 3,000; producer statement 1,500; connection/point of view 1,500; goals 250; bios/filmographies; EUR budget and financing; timeline; teaser/trailer; previous work and stills. Treatment/deck optional but recommended.
Terms to read first
| Market debut | First public presentation at this development stage. |
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Our notes, not legal advice. Read the contract before you accept a place or grant any rights.
Where this comes from
- Visions du Réel — VdR–Pitching — call Checked 15 Oct 2026. Old -1.pdf URL failed. Followed the organizer’s current regulations link to VdR27_Industry_TC_VdR–Pitching.pdf; checked format, participation, fees and attendance.
- VdR–Pitching 2027 — overview Checked 15 Oct 2026. Reopened organizer source and checked the deadline/status, fee and relevant programme conditions in its stated scope.
- VdR–Pitching 2027 — checklist Checked 15 Oct 2026. Repaired access through organizer link. Field-level checklist checked; treatment/deck optional but recommended.
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