Statistics
Genre Cinema Statistics in Switzerland (2011–2024)
An unprecedented study by the SGFA.
In order to better understand the place given to different genres within publicly funded creative support, the SGFA conducted a detailed analysis of projects funded by institutions between 2011 and 2024.
This work, carried out manually on a project-by-project basis, highlights structural imbalances in the distribution of funding across cinematic genres.
The goal is twofold: to document the reality of genre film funding in Switzerland, and to open a constructive dialogue with institutions in order to foster greater diversity in creative production..
Résultats
(OFC 2014-2024)
Across all the fiction projects supported (both in writing and directing) during this period, drama remains by far the dominant genre, accounting for 78% of the funding granted.
Comedy comes in second place with 16.1%, yet it remains a minority compared to the dominance of drama.
Thrillers account for only 3.1% of the supported projects, while genre films in the strict sense remain very marginally represented.
Experimental cinema also accounts for only 0.3% of the support granted.
These figures confirm a strong concentration of support around drama, to the detriment of greater genre diversity. They highlight the persistent underrepresentation of genre cinema, despite its potential for formal innovation, the renewal of collective imaginaries, and significant audience appeal, both in Switzerland and internationally.
78%
Drama
3.1%
Thriller
0%
Action-Adventure
0.3%
Experimental
16.1%
Comedy
1.1%
Fantasy
1.1%
Science-Fiction
0.3%
Horror
Résultats
(Cinéforom 2011–2024)
Of all the fiction projects supported (development and production) during this period:
81% of the funding went to dramas (social, political, or psychological).
Thrillers and comedies trail far behind, receiving only 5% and 7.5% of the funding respectively.
Strict genre films—such as fantasy, horror, science fiction, or action-adventure—account for less than 5% of the total funding awarded.
When looking at production funding alone, this trend becomes even more pronounced: over 82% of the funds go to drama.
These figures reveal a clear underrepresentation of genre cinema, despite its creative vitality and strong audience potential.
Drama
82%
Experimental
2.5%
Thriller
5%
Comedy
7.5%
Fantasy
1.8%
Horror
0.4%
Science Fiction
0.8%
Action-Adventure
0%
Drama
82%
Drama
82%
Methodology
The statistics were compiled by the Swiss Genre Film Alliance (SGFA) based on publicly available data.
Each funded project was manually categorized according to its dominant genre, in order to provide an accurate and transparent overview of the funding landscape.
Towards Greater Diversity
By publishing these figures, the SGFA aims to encourage a collective reflection on the diversity of stories, formats, and imaginative worlds being supported in Switzerland.
Genre films are an integral part of the country’s cultural richness and deserve an equitable place within creative funding policies.
Work in Progress
The SGFA is currently continuing this analytical work:
The next step will involve integrating data from the Zürcher Filmstiftung in order to complete the analysis at a national level and to further refine the understanding of genre dynamics within Swiss film funding.
The results will be progressively integrated and updated on this page.
