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VdR–Rough Cut Lab

Visions du Réel

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Closes

December 15, 2026

Effort

About 6 hours

Cost to apply

CHF 30 (VAT included) if submitted by 2 November 2026, or CHF 40 (VAT included) if submitted 3 November to 15 December 2

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What it is

An intimate competitive workshop for four feature-length documentary projects seeking feedback and advice during the editing process from experienced editors and industry professionals, held during VdR–Industry Days in Nyon, Switzerland.

Who it is for

Filmmakers with a feature-length documentary project in rough cut stage, who have completed at least one short film and have not previously participated in another rough cut lab.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

open to all

Where

Nyon, Switzerland

When

December 15, 2026

Runs April 11, 2027 to April 14, 2027

What you get

Four days of intensive workshop feedback from experienced editors and industry professionals, two industry accreditations for director and editor, access to curated meetings with buyers, delegate bag, industry catalogue, and online VdR–Industry services.

What you need to apply

  • Online submission form
  • Rough cut of the project with English subtitles if in another language
  • Director's note
  • Producer's note
  • Budget summary
  • Financing plan

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

CHF 30 (VAT included) if submitted by 2 November 2026, or CHF 40 (VAT included) if submitted 3 November to 15 December 2

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Go to the application

https://www.visionsdureel.ch/vdr-industry/vdr-rough-cut-lab/