Swiss Genre Film Alliance (SGFA)
Thriller, fantasy, horror, science fiction, comedy, action-adventure... for a diverse cinematic landscape in Switzerland.
The Swiss Genre Film Alliance (SGFA) was born from the shared will of filmmakers, directors, screenwriters, technicians, producers, and enthusiasts to defend a simple idea:
👉 Swiss cinema should be as rich and diverse as the people who create it.
We believe that genre cinema—be it fantasy, horror, comedy, science fiction, or thriller—has a rightful place in the Swiss cultural landscape. For too long marginalized by funding systems, it now deserves to be recognized, supported, and celebrated as a driving force of creativity and innovation.
Our members, hailing from across Switzerland, form a committed and united collective. Together, we work to:
give visibility to Swiss genre films
open the doors to public and private funding
build a strong professional network
raise awareness among the public and institutions about the richness of genre cinema
We are not an opposition to arthouse cinema, but a necessary complement:
a collective voice working toward greater diversity and balance in Swiss cinema.
Joining the SAGC means being part of a movement that aims to shake up old habits, open new perspectives, and write a bolder future for Swiss cinema.
