Dear Asian filmmakers, the Visions du Réel International Film Festival Nyon (Switzerland) is accepting documentary films until December 20, 2023.

About the festival:
The aim of Visions du Réel, International Film Festival Nyon, is to present films that, through their formal and aesthetic choices, provide personal and singular expressions and descriptions of past, present or future realities, freely interpreting the very definition of non-fiction filmmaking and its implementation. As a general rule, the Festival also aspires to discover new films and new filmmakers and artists.

Note: This article will only cover competitions or sections where international films can apply. For National competitions or sections please visit the festival’s website.

Eligibility (for International Films):
– The festival accepts Feature Documentaries (over 60 minutes), Medium length documentaries (between 31 – 60 minutes), and Short Documentaries (under 30 minutes).
– Films must have been finished in the 12 months preceding their screening at the festival.
– The festival gives priority to World Premieres and, secondarily, to International and European Premieres. Swiss Premiere are only eligible for feature films in the Grand Angle, Highlights and Special Screenings Sections.
– Films sent for preselection must be in the original language with English subtitles (and French if they exist).
– Submission Fee: CHF 30 ($ 33,61 USD approx.)
– Deadlines:
* For Films finished before October 2023 – November 6, 2023
* For Films finished after October 2023 – December 20, 2023
– Notification Date: March 2024

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://www.visionsdureel.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VdR24_Regulations_EN.pdf

To submit to the festival please visit: https://vp.eventival.com/vdr/2024

We remind readers that the 55th Visions du Réel International Film Festival Nyon will take place from April 12 – 21, 2024 in Nyon, Switzerland.

To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.