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 6 to 9 April, 2025.
Discover the 2025 Projects
Take a look at the projects selected for the VdR–Industry. A total of 29 projects have been 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
The VdR–Industry Awards are designed to reaffirm our determination to support independent documentary filmmaking in all its diversity.
VdR–Industry Talks
In 2025, we invite you to expand your mind with a series of talks and masterclasses for filmmakers, producers and cinephiles alike.
Accreditations
Accreditation for Visions du Réel 2025 are now open! Find all the information you need to apply for accreditation and attend the Festival.
Delegations
Are you a producer or filmmaker seeking new international co-production opportunities?
Visions du Réel is announcing the participation of six delegations as part of VdR–Industry!
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
Meet the buyers, broadcasters, funders and commissioners who will attend this year Festival. VdR–Industry days will happen from April 6 – 9, 2025.
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.
