Visions du Réel: deadline and submission guide

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Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film

Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.

CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

EFA Short · Best European Short Film

Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).

Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

Must win the Jury Prize for Best Short Film.

Visions du Réel submission FAQ

How much does it cost to submit to Visions du Réel?

Submitting to Visions du Réel costs from CHF 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Visions du Réel require a premiere?

European. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.

Where is Visions du Réel held?

Visions du Réel takes place in Nyon, Switzerland.

Is Visions du Réel a scam, or is it legitimate?

Visions du Réel is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Visions du Réel through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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About Visions du Réel

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Visions du Réel submission FAQ

Is Visions du Réel right for your film?