Geneva International Film Festival

Geneva International Film Festival
LocationGeneva, Switzerland
Founded1995; 29 years ago (1995)
Most recent2024
AwardsGolden Reflection
DirectorsAudrey Olivier Muralt
Hosted byThe GIFF Foundation
Artistic directorAnaïs Emery
Festival dateOpening: 1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)
Closing: 10 November 2024 (2024-11-10)
Website2024.giff.ch
Current: 30th
31st
29th

The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) [1] (French: Festival international du film de Genève) is an annual film festival founded in 1995. Previously called the Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans, it was renamed in July 2017 to the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF). Every year for over ten days, the festival offers a series of experiences focused on image, sound, and new forms of narration. Offerings include screenings, interactive installations, VR workshops, conferences, and live performances.[1] The GIFF includes four award competitions, one honor award and four convergent sections.

The festival also co-hosts the ‘Beyond Cinema: Swiss Digital Showcase’ event at the Cannes Film Festival as well as the Swiss Party at Austin's South by Southwest festival.[2]

Emmanuel Cuénod was the Executive and Artistic Director of the Festival from 2013 until 2020;[3] Anaïs Emery took over in January 2021.[4] The 30th anniversary edition will take place from 1 to 10 November 2024.[5]

  1. ^ a b "GIFF // Geneva International Film Festival". Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ^ "SXSW Conference & Festivals". SXSW. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Emmanuel Cuénod". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Anaïs Emery". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  5. ^ Del Don, Muriel (17 October 2024). "The GIFF unveils its anniversary edition programme". Cineuropa. Retrieved 18 October 2024.