VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival
Festival de films comiques, 12e édition du 21 au 25 octobre 2026, Vevey, Suisse
Feature-length or short, we look forward to receiving your comedy films for the tenth edition of the VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival, to be held from October 21 to 25, 2026.
Registration deadline: 10th of August 2026
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Continue reading "VIFFF 2026 : call for entries"The Jury, composed of Noé Maggetti, Meli Boss, and Fisnik Maxville, awarded the VIFFF d’Or for Best Feature Film (CHF 2,000) to Vitrival by Noëlle Bastin & Baptiste Bogaert.
The Jury’s statement:
“We chose to reward a film that surprises with its ability to expand the horizons of comedy. A film that invites us to laugh through a singular rhythm, the constant creation and subversion of expectations, and a story that transcends genres with flair and subtlety.
A film in which everyone plays themselves, staged with tenderness in an everyday life where even dogs are acknowledged in their full presence. A film that questions what the police are for — and, above all, what they are not for.
A film that appears simple and stripped-down, yet demonstrates cinema’s greatest strength: to capture, record, and encapsulate a moment, a situation, a challenge. By placing at its center a group of characters facing many demons and obstacles, the work weaves together an anthropology of a place.
To modestly replenish the vacation funds of its residents, we are delighted to award the VIFFF d’Or to Vitrival by Noëlle Bastin & Baptiste Bogaert.”
The five members of the Youth Jury – Anubhuti Lal, Margaux Clerget, Abdi Hagi Mumin, Julia Ojeda, and Myriam Mühlebach – awarded Lesbian Space Princess by Emma Hough Hobbs & Leela Varghese.
The Youth Jury’s statement:
“By creating an original universe where systems of oppression are reversed, the film follows a protagonist on her journey toward self-acceptance. This coming-of-age story, which amplifies humor through caricature, repetition, and careful staging, won us over with its bold, uninhibited approach.
The unique animation format and the diversity of its representations stood out strongly among the competition. That is why we decided to award the Youth Jury Prize to Lesbian Space Princess.”
The prize of CHF 500 was offered by the Brentano Foundation.
The film Baise-en-ville by Martin Jauvat convinced audiences, who awarded it the Audience Award (CHF 500).
Martin Jauvat — director, co-writer, and actor of Baise-en-ville, who had already visited Vevey three years ago with his debut feature Grand Paris — once again met the Vevey audience and received his award at the closing ceremony.
In the short film section, the Audience Award went to Allez ma fille ! by Chloé Jouannet, a tender and humorous comedy exploring the relationship between an awkward father and his daughter, who is undeniably growing up faster than him.
This prize of CHF 500 was offered by Clap.ch.
The 2025 edition of the VIFFF brought together 9,500 spectators. The festival continues to grow after last year’s milestone anniversary edition, which attracted 9,100 film lovers (8,000 in 2023, 6,000 in 2022, and 5,000 in 2021). More than 1,000 children also took part in school screenings and workshops.
The organizers are delighted by the continued strong support from audiences and by the festival’s growing presence in the region’s cinematic landscape. The 10th anniversary in 2024 had strengthened VIFFF’s cultural offer with an additional day of programming, more screenings, and the launch of a writing residency and special programs. The 2025 edition followed the same format, and its highly satisfactory results bode well for the future.
The only downside was the unpredictable weather, which unfortunately forced the cancellation of seven of the eight free open-air screenings on the marketplace. Nonetheless, VIFFF will once again offer screenings under the stars (and blankets) next year.
This year’s guest of honor, Sophie Letourneur, presented seven of her films and gave an inspiring masterclass reflecting on her work and creative process. Her presence delighted both longtime admirers of her unique filmography and many curious new viewers.
This honorary award from VIFFF reflects the festival’s core mission: to celebrate the richness of comedic cinema and highlight the actors and filmmakers who bring it to audiences everywhere. At the closing ceremony, Sophie Letourneur received the VIFFF of Honor, designed by Swiss artist Nathalie Borgeaud — a prize saluting her entire career and her contribution to contemporary comedy.
The VIFFF unveils its jury and guests: for five days, the festival will bring together the faces and voices that embody contemporary comedy! Screenings, meetings, and discussions: so many opportunities to share laughter, ideas, and emotions around cinema.
Film details are available in French only. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@vifff.ch if you have any questions.
The 11th edition of VIFFF bares it all!
90 screenings, talks and performances, 46 feature films, 18 short films and 22 countries represented: from October 22 to 26, the very best of international comedy comes to the Riviera!
This year, VIFFF tackles the theme Sex & Comedy: how do desire, taboos, and gender relations fuel laughter in cinema? A common thread running through many films in this edition, it resonates particularly with our guest of honor, Sophie Letourneur, whose works and masterclass reveal a comedy of the real—intimate, free, and delightfully offbeat.
VIFFF remains true to its unifying mission: after a successful debut in 2024, the Autumn Open Air returns to Place du Marché with free screenings under the stars. Mini VIFFF invites children to discover comedy through screenings and workshops, while Swiss and international shorts pack all the energy and inventiveness of the genre into just a few minutes. The Nocturnes promise wild and transgressive experiences, VIFFF Explore opens up to forms at the edges of the genre, while CHCHCH shines a light on the unique creativity of Swiss cinema. In International Competition, an eclectic selection proves that comedy can take on any subject.
Thus, VIFFF reaffirms its conviction that humor offers a unique way of looking at our world. In a time marked by censorship and violence, laughing together is anything but trivial. Comedy can be a way to resist, to reassert our shared humanity, and to forge connections where others would seek to break them. We hope that all peoples—in Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, and elsewhere—may one day have the material and human conditions that make this sharing possible. Let us appreciate the privilege of living such moments.
Thank you, and enjoy the festival!
What if you could dub the lines from a cult comedy, a video game show, or your favorite manga? That’s exactly what this workshop offers: through the fun of improvised dubbing!
The idea: participants watch clips from unknown films or series on the big screen, then take on the challenge of re-dubbing them live to create entirely new scenes. The day begins with an introduction to the basics of theatrical improvisation, which are then applied to the art of dubbing.
This playful, one-of-a-kind workshop is open to anyone aged 12 and up, and is perfect for those who love inventing surprising dialogue, experimenting with their voice, and above all, sharing moments of laughter and creativity!
📅 Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (bring a picnic for lunch)
📍 Salle del Castillo (Salon Clara Haskil), Vevey
👥 Ages 12 and up, no experience required
💰 CHF 20 per child
🎭 With Eric Lecoultre, actor and improviser (Alliance Créative – improvised dubbing)
ℹ️ For any questions: info@vifff.ch
The VIFFF thanks Nestlé for its support in creating workshops for young people.
Children invent stories together through a collective game inspired by the cadavre exquis (exquisite corpse). Drawing on these stories, they then create short films out of cut paper on the theme of animals. A fun and creative experience to discover the magic of animation!
📅 Two-day workshop: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (bring a picnic for lunch)
📍 Salle del Castillo (Salon Clara Haskil), Vevey
👥 For children aged 6 and up, attending alone or with a parent (their choice)
💰 CHF 35 per child
🎭 With Aurore Muller Feuga, filmmaker, animator, and illustrator
ℹ️ For more information: info@vifff.ch
From the 13th to the 17th of October, take part in a filmmaking workshop led by Natasha de Grandi at LAFABRIK Cucheturelle! From scriptwriting to editing, including acting and shooting, participants will explore every stage of creating a comedy film. The short film produced during the workshop will be screened at the 11th edition of the VIFFF.
The VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival is delighted to welcome Sophie Letourneur as the Guest of Honor of its 11th edition!
Director, screenwriter, and actress, Sophie Letourneur has established herself since her beginnings as a singular voice in contemporary French comedy. She has a unique talent for capturing the trivial and awkward moments of everyday life and transforming them into humor that is both burlesque, tender, and offbeat. Her films, fueled by improvisation and self-mockery, turn the ordinary into moments of joyful comedy, revealing both its absurdity and its poetry. Additionally, her explorations of relationships and desire, centered on female characters far from stereotypes, also resonate naturally with this year’s festival focus: “Sex & Comedy.”
By placing laughter at the heart of her work, Sophie Letourneur has invented a unique, free-spirited, and daring way of filming reality.
On Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October, a selection of her films will be screened as part of the VIFFF. She will also give a masterclass, offering an opportunity to look back on her career and her distinctive approach to comedic cinema.
Born in 1978, Sophie Letourneur graduated from the École nationale supérieure des Arts décoratifs. After several acclaimed short and medium-length films, she directed her first feature, La Vie au ranch, in 2010. This was followed by Les Coquillettes (2012, shot during the Locarno Festival), Gaby Baby Doll (2014), and Énorme (2020, starring Marina Foïs and Jonathan Cohen). She then began an autofictional “Italian trilogy” with Voyages en Italie (2023) and L’Aventura (2025), in which she stars alongside Philippe Katerine.
Medium-length films
Manue bolonaise, France, 2005, 45mn
Le Marin masqué, France, 2011, 35mn
Feature films :
Les Coquillettes, France, 2012, 1h12
Gaby Baby Doll, France, 2014, 1h28
Énorme, France, 2020, 1h41
Voyages en Italie, France, 2023, 1h31
L’Aventura, France, 2025, 1h47
Directed by: Jason Borruso
Actor: Tran Gia-Tuong
Director of Photography & Colorist: Cédric Friedli
Sound Design: Darill Beats
Music: Lujon performed by Julien Beaudiment (flute) and Bruno Fontaine (piano)
Special Thanks: Les Bains Payes, Imajack, Fisnik Maxville
Alongside the poster for this 11th edition, a teaser paying tribute to our thematic focus: Sex & Comedy!
Do you scan tickets like no one else? Serve beers faster than your own shadow? Enjoy chopping vegetables as a team? Love explaining how to get from the Reflet to the Astor cinema? Dream of turning an empty hall into a party space? And above all… do you love cinema, laughter, and friendly people?
Join the wonderful team of VIFFF volunteers between October 20 and 27, 2025!
In exchange for your commitment (in shifts of 4 to 5 hours), you’ll receive cinema tickets, drink vouchers, meals, and our endless gratitude.
Contact : benevoles@vifff.ch
Are you between 16 and 20 years old? Do you love cinema? Are you available from October 23 to 26, 2025?
Join the Young Jury of the VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival! During the festival, you’ll watch the seven films in the International Competition and, together with fellow jury members, select your favorite. The winner will receive the Young Jury Prize: CHF 500, generously offered by the Brentano Foundation.
No previous experience is required. To apply, complete this form by September 4, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted thereafter.
From October 22 to 26, 2025, the 11th edition of the VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival will take place. Rooted in the city center, the festival will once again stay true to its convivial and inclusive spirit, inviting audiences to discover fresh gems from the world of international comedy cinema.
Free Open-Air Screenings Under the Stars
Launched with great success in 2024 for the festival’s 10th anniversary, the free Open-Air screenings are back! Each evening, two films will be shown outdoors, facing the lake in front of the Salle del Castillo. To ensure a warm and cozy atmosphere, blankets and hot soup will be available.
New This Year: VIFFF at the Salle del Castillo
For the first time, the festival will move into the Salle del Castillo, hosting late-night parties as well as film workshops designed for young audiences.
A Festive Market Square
The Place du Marché will remain the festival’s lively hub. Under the Grenette, a bar and food trucks will welcome festival-goers, while live concerts set the rhythm of the evenings. As in previous years, the ticket office and information desk will be based at Théâtre Le Reflet. Partner venues Cinérive (Rex 1-2-3 and Astor cinema) are just a short walk away, making the entire event a pedestrian-friendly experience.
Inclusive Ticketing Policy
Committed to accessibility for everyone, the VIFFF has for the past three years offered a flexible and supportive pricing system. For paid screenings, audiences can freely choose between three price levels: reduced (CHF 10), standard (CHF 15), or supporter (CHF 18). Day passes are available for CHF 30, and the full Festival Pass (five days) for CHF 70, with a “supporter” option at CHF 90. A “suspended ticket” scheme also allows attendees to gift or receive an entry. Ticket sales open in early October, alongside the announcement of the full program.
