Fondation Visions du Réel

About Fondation Visions du Réel

Fondation Visions du Réel supports documentary filmmaking through festival-linked development and post-production programs rather than traditional open grantmaking. Its funding is geared toward directors and production teams developing socially engaged documentary projects, with support offered through labs, mentoring, pitching opportunities, and prizes tied to the Visions du Réel industry platform. The foundation appears especially focused on projects at the development and rough-cut stages, helping filmmakers move from concept to finished work.