Awards 2025
VIFFF d'Or
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.”
Youth Jury Prize
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.
Audience Award
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.
Audience Award for Best International Short Film
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.
Audience 2025
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.
Sophie Letourneur: VIFFF of Honor
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.
