Competition and prizes
The Festival International du Film d'Archéologie de Nyon (FIFAN) supports and promotes audiovisual productions that enable people to discover archaeology in a different way. Each film is selected on the basis of a careful assessment of its scientific quality, the rigor of its sources, the clarity of its content and its ability to convey archaeological knowledge in an accessible and structured way.
The official competition rewards the most outstanding works, from large-scale productions to low-budget films. It is run by a jury of experts: archaeologists, filmmakers, producers, journalists and cultural professionals. This diversity guarantees a balanced assessment of scientific requirements, production quality and the relevance of the subjects tackled. Each edition brings together committed personalities capable of taking a sensitive, critical look at the productions in competition.
L’édition 2025 du FIFAN a inauguré un nouveau prix dédié aux expériences immersives. À travers des œuvres en réalité virtuelle ou étendue, le public a pu explorer autrement les sites, objets et récits du passé. Il a décerné le Prix du public de la meilleure expérience immersive.
Prizes awarded
- Prize for best archaeology film
- Award for best low-budget archaeology film
- Special Jury Prize
- The Audience Award
- People's Choice Award for Best Immersive Experience
Mentions may also be awarded by the jury in recognition of particularly outstanding works.
The prizes are symbolized by small menhirs, fashioned using prehistoric techniques.
