Swiss Films is the national promotion agency for Swiss cinema, focused on increasing the visibility, distribution, and international reach of Swiss films rather than supporting general philanthropy. It appears to fund or support film promotion activities, festival presence, market access, and audience development for Swiss and Switzerland-related audiovisual work. Nonprofits and cultural organizations are most likely to be relevant if they help Swiss films circulate, gain press, or connect with festivals, distributors, and international audiences.
Programmatic, film-sector support tied to promotional and distribution goals; likely selective and project-based rather than open-ended charitable grants.
Check Swiss Films’ current programs and eligibility rules carefully; support is likely tied to specific film promotion or distribution initiatives, with applications or participation typically routed through the organization’s own program guidelines rather than a general grants portal.
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Current and upcoming funding from Swiss Films that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applications must be submitted by the international distributor via the Swiss production company, and the release must be at least two months away at the time of submission. The application is reviewed by the committee 'distribution and diversity of offer'.
Deadline: January 5, 2026; March 9, 2026; June 8, 2026; September 7, 2026; November 30, 2026
Who can apply: Filmmakers who own the rights to the film or XR project and whose registered office or domicile is in Switzerland are eligible. The film/XR project must be invited or selected for an eligible festival section.
Deadline: At least 2 weeks before the start of the festival; eligible festivals/sections are listed in the practical guides.
Who can apply: Production companies and directors who own the rights to the film and whose registered office or domicile is in Switzerland are eligible. Minority co-productions may also qualify for participation support.
Deadline: See practical guide for eligible award events and application windows.
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