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GIFF 2025
FIRST PREVIEWS – 31ST GIFF: A NEW DECADE BEGINS
The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF – October 31 to November 9) unveils a first selection of highlights from its upcoming edition! With its singular approach, the Festival has established itself as a major European event. A pioneering and inventive spirit already runs through these first announcements, promising a cascade of discoveries.
ACCREDITATIONS
Applications for accreditation to the 31st edition of GIFF are now open!
Are you a filmmaker, creator, industry professional from cinema or digital media, journalist, influencer, media expert, or a student in film and audiovisual studies?
You can now apply for your 2025 accreditation!
You can now apply for your 2025 accreditation!
GIFF UNLIMITED
@ FIFAN
The GIFF joins forces with the Festival International du Film d’Archéologie de Nyon (FIFAN) to present, from 2 to 7 September 2025, an unprecedented immersive selection in Switzerland. This exhibition plunges audiences into innovative narrative forms, exploring the connections between storytelling, historical memory, and image technologies. Like a machine that plays with time, it opens up a new dimension of immersion. Bookings will open on 15 August 2025.
GIFF 2025
THE GIFF UNVEILS A FIRST CREATION FOR ITS 31ST EDITION!
For its 31st edition, taking place from October 31 to November 9, 2025, the GIFF joins forces with Ensemble Contrechamps to take over the Temple de Plainpalais with LOCUS SOLUS, a series of immersive concerts blending live music and virtual reality.
SWISS SERIES STORYTELLING AWARD
GIFF CELEBRATES SWISS SERIES
Following the success of its first edition, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) continues to support Swiss audiovisual creation with the second edition of the Swiss Series Storytelling Award.
GIFF 2024
AVA DUVERNAY’S CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) had the honor of welcoming Ava DuVernay, recipient of the Film & Beyond Award, for an exceptional conference during its 30th edition.
EARLY BIRD
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD PASS !
The Early Bird Pass at a preferential rate is now available to fully enjoy this 31st edition!
LAST CALL GDM
SWISS INTERACTIVE SESSIONS · XR COPRODUCTION SESSIONS
The Geneva Digital Market, Switzerland’s leading event dedicated to audiovisual innovation, returns for its 13th edition!Creators, producers, and enthusiasts of cinema, new technologies, and digital storytelling — submit your projects.
GIFF UNLIMITED
@ LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL
Throughout the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival (6–16 August 2025), the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) presents a dual selection of immersive experiences in the Cabina—the former projection booth of the Piazza Grande—at the crossroads of art, technology, and storytelling.
GIFF 2025
THE PROGRAMMING TEAM
GIFF is proud to unveil the faces behind the selection for its 31st edition, to be held from October 31 to November 9, 2025.
GIFF CALL FOR ENTRIES…
IS BACK!
Submit your work for the 31st edition of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF), taking place from October 31 to November 9, 2025.
GIFF 2024
LEOS CARAX AT GIFF
The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) had the honor of welcoming Leos Carax, a major French filmmaker, for the presentation of his film C’EST PAS MOI.
GIFF 2025
FIRST PREVIEWS – 31ST GIFF: A NEW DECADE BEGINS
The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF – October 31 to November 9) unveils a first selection of highlights from its upcoming edition! With its singular approach, the Festival has established itself as a major European event. A pioneering and inventive spirit already runs through these first announcements, promising a cascade of discoveries.
EARLY BIRD
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD PASS !
The Early Bird Pass at a preferential rate is now available to fully enjoy this 31st edition!
ACCREDITATIONS
Applications for accreditation to the 31st edition of GIFF are now open!
Are you a filmmaker, creator, industry professional from cinema or digital media, journalist, influencer, media expert, or a student in film and audiovisual studies?
You can now apply for your 2025 accreditation!
You can now apply for your 2025 accreditation!
LAST CALL GDM
SWISS INTERACTIVE SESSIONS · XR COPRODUCTION SESSIONS
The Geneva Digital Market, Switzerland’s leading event dedicated to audiovisual innovation, returns for its 13th edition!Creators, producers, and enthusiasts of cinema, new technologies, and digital storytelling — submit your projects.
GIFF UNLIMITED
@ FIFAN
The GIFF joins forces with the Festival International du Film d’Archéologie de Nyon (FIFAN) to present, from 2 to 7 September 2025, an unprecedented immersive selection in Switzerland. This exhibition plunges audiences into innovative narrative forms, exploring the connections between storytelling, historical memory, and image technologies. Like a machine that plays with time, it opens up a new dimension of immersion. Bookings will open on 15 August 2025.
GIFF UNLIMITED
@ LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL
Throughout the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival (6–16 August 2025), the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) presents a dual selection of immersive experiences in the Cabina—the former projection booth of the Piazza Grande—at the crossroads of art, technology, and storytelling.
GIFF 2025
THE GIFF UNVEILS A FIRST CREATION FOR ITS 31ST EDITION!
For its 31st edition, taking place from October 31 to November 9, 2025, the GIFF joins forces with Ensemble Contrechamps to take over the Temple de Plainpalais with LOCUS SOLUS, a series of immersive concerts blending live music and virtual reality.
GIFF 2025
THE PROGRAMMING TEAM
GIFF is proud to unveil the faces behind the selection for its 31st edition, to be held from October 31 to November 9, 2025.
SWISS SERIES STORYTELLING AWARD
GIFF CELEBRATES SWISS SERIES
Following the success of its first edition, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) continues to support Swiss audiovisual creation with the second edition of the Swiss Series Storytelling Award.
GIFF CALL FOR ENTRIES…
IS BACK!
Submit your work for the 31st edition of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF), taking place from October 31 to November 9, 2025.
GIFF 2024
AVA DUVERNAY’S CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) had the honor of welcoming Ava DuVernay, recipient of the Film & Beyond Award, for an exceptional conference during its 30th edition.
GIFF 2024
LEOS CARAX AT GIFF
The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) had the honor of welcoming Leos Carax, a major French filmmaker, for the presentation of his film C’EST PAS MOI.
ACCREDITATIONS
Accreditation requests are now open!
Are you a filmmaker, creator, film and digital industry representative, journalist, influencer, media professional, or a student in film and audiovisual studies?
Geneva Digital Market
At the heart of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF), the Geneva Digital Market (GDM) is the only event in Switzerland dedicated to audiovisual innovation.
Held over four days, it brings together over 800 Swiss and European professionals each year to explore key issues in the audiovisual sector and creative industries.
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