Videoex

Videoex is a Zurich-based Film festival for Experimental film and Video art. It is the only festival in Switzerland that is explicitly dedicated to the genre of experimental film. The festival exists since 1998 and takes place every year during the last two weeks of May.
The festival usually consists of a Swiss and an international competition, retrospectives of important artists, a special program dedicated to one or more filmmakers and a guest program. Besides its film program Videoex also hosts Expanded Cinema live acts, performances, discussions and workshops.
History.
Videoex took place for the first time in December 1998 as a one week experimental film screening at the cinema Xenix in Zurich. By now a manifold program has evolved that attracts an international audience. Since its formation in 1998 the number of submitted film and video works has increased every year. In 2008 more than 1800 works from over 50 countries were submitted. Although the target audience is small, Videoex has proven to be an important reference point for contemporary experimental film.
Partners and sponsors.
Videoex is organized by the non-profit association Videoex and supported by private and public funding agencies. Since 2012 the festival is considered a regional institution of the Canton of Zurich and has been incorporated into the cultural mission statement of the City of Zurich.