Archipel Festival presents a selection of independent cinema that foregrounds experimental narratives, emerging voices and boundary-pushing forms. Over a curated programme, filmmakers explore intimacy, migration, memory and the politics of image through bold cinematography and attentive sound design. The festival prioritises debut works and daring auteurs, offering concentrated encounters with contemporary film practices. Programming balances short and feature-length films, panel conversations and artist-led sessions that frame the films within wider cultural and aesthetic debates.
FURTHER AFIELD
Visions du Réel, founded in 1969, showcases bold and singular works rooted in past, present, and future realities. For ten days, the festival transforms Nyon into a hub where generations of filmmakers and artists from around the world connect with an engaged audience. Recognized as one of the leading international festivals dedicated to documentary and “cinéma du réel,” it premieres many films globally and serves as a key platform for professional exchange and creative collaboration.
C’est déjà demain.14 is a festival that presents emerging creators from the Romande scene. The fourteenth edition gathers prototypes, first works, Bachelor and Master performances and short extracts in compact, experimental formats. Artists explore form and language, blending theatre and performance in hybrid approaches that favour risk, raw material and close encounters with audiences. The programme offers a concentrated view of new dramaturgies and staging practices, and highlights projects in development.
In French.
Discover short films from Latin America in a colourful monthly film series for young audiences. Each session offers a different theme — ancestral tales told without words, environmental stories that spark curiosity, animated shorts about grandparents and family ties, and gentle films about growing up and nature. Children will watch rich visuals, vibrant rhythms and playful characters, explore stories through sound and movement, and share reactions in a calm group setting.
Kids ages 4 and up.
Explore a lively citywide festival built for families and curious kids. Children and adults share stories, play and create through object theatre, illustrated concerts, parent–child yoga sessions, outdoor art walks, intergenerational game nights, photo displays, film screenings, museum and bookstore activities, library sessions and hands-on workshops. Bright visuals, movement and sound invite imagination and collaboration, with projects to make, watch and discuss.
Kids of all ages.
An inauguration event combining hands-on workshops, a convivial apéro and a presentation of the festival programme. Participants can take part in practical sessions such as gardening and cooking, explore simple techniques and exchange tips with facilitators and other attendees. The session focuses on skill-sharing, creative practice and community building, offering actionable insights and inspiration for personal projects. Suitable for curious adults and beginners interested in practical arts and sustainable practices.
In French.
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