FIFAN 2025 draws to a close in Nyon

The 14ᵉ edition of the Festival international du film d'archéologie de Nyon (FIFAN) came to a close on Sunday, September 7, 2025, after six days rich in screenings, experiences and encounters. With 32 films presented, 6 immersive experiences, 2 workshops, 4 conferences and over 4,000 visitors, the event confirmed its role as an essential platform for bringing together archaeologists, researchers, film-makers and the general public.

Unique immersive experiences

For the first time, FIFAN offered a dedicated competition to virtual reality creations. These experiences have enabled the public to travel to sites that have disappeared, explore inaccessible places and experiment with new forms of heritage mediation. A audience prize was created to reward the best of these proposals, underlining the festival's commitment to integrating technological and artistic innovations.

A wide range of scientific themes

The films selected dealt with subjects of great topicality for archaeological research. The bioanthropology gave us a better understanding of the life of ancient populations, while the theme of heritage in danger has highlighted the vulnerability of many sites around the world.
A highlight was also devoted to Swiss archaeologywith three films and a lecture on major discoveries, attracting great interest from the public.

Workshops and conferences: further reflection

Alongside the screenings, several conferences and two workshops enriched the program. The first focused on the contribution of immersive experiences to heritage research and enhancement; the second on the role of documentaries in scientific mediation. These moments of interdisciplinary exchange confirmed FIFAN's vocation as a forum for a place for dialogue and transmission.

A family day to close the event

The SuperFIFANorganized at Nyon's Roman Museum, brought the festival to a convivial close. Aimed at families, the event featured screenings adapted to the youngest visitors, as well as participatory activities promoting an intergenerational approach to archaeology.

2025 Awards

The jury, composed ofAnne Mayor (Chairwoman), Pierre Cattelain, Hélène Dessales, David Geoffroy and Marc Jampolskyawarded the following prizes:

• Jury prize for best archaeological film:

Tévièc, murder in the Mesolithic periodHubert Béasse

• Special Jury Prize :

In search of forgotten handwritingNégar Zoka and Thibaud Marchand

• Award for best low-budget archaeological film :

Papyrus with a bangPast and Curious

• Mention for the quality of the production:

Green Sahara, the enigma of a lost paradiseSaléha Gherdane

• Mention for the quality of the narration:

Artemis, the lost templeSébastien Reichenbach

• Audience award for best archaeology film :

Chauvet, a journey to the originsCaroline Broussaud and Alexis Monge

• Audience Award for Best Immersive Experience :

In the footsteps of PosidoniosDidier Théry

Thanks

FIFAN would like to extend its warmest thanks to partners and supportersas well as any the team and all volunteers whose commitment made this edition possible.

Many thanks also to all directors and designers who thrilled the festival with the richness of their works.

Finally, special thanks go to publicwhose loyalty and enthusiasm keep the festival going year after year. See you at the next edition!