Initiated by Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), this exciting pitching competition aims at promoting creative documentary filmmaking in French-speaking Switzerland, where eight new documentaries in early development will be presented.
Taking place during the VdR–Industry days (6-9 April 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, the RTS pitching, initiated by Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), promotes innovative documentary filmmaking in French-speaking Switzerland. This unique forum will showcase eight new documentary projects in early development, offering participants a chance to present their ideas to industry professionals. The best feature film project will be awarded CHF 10,000 in development funds, supporting the creation of projects with strong creative vision. This competition fosters a collaborative environment to advance original Swiss documentary projects aimed at reaching a wide audience.
Please note, applications for this activity have now closed for the 2025 edition.
- Final Selection of projects: Early February 2025
- Prix RTS pitching showcase in Nyon: Sunday 6 April 2025
- RTS Award ceremony in Nyon: Thursday 10 April 2025
- Each project by a Swiss filmmaker or a filmmaker based in Switzerland must be submitted by a production company headquartered in French-speaking Switzerland, which has produced more than 2 different works in the last 3 years.
- Producers may submit one or more projects. If they submit multiple projects, each project must come from a different author.
- The submitted project must require a particularly significant development phase for the documentary’s completion.
To read more about the eligibility criteria, see the complete guide on rules and regulations here.
Please note, applications for this activity have now closed for the 2025 edition.
To learn more about the rules and regulations for submitting to the Prix RTS showcase, click here.
Registrations are now closed.
