Nicole Barras leaves the SSFV after twelve years
After twelve years as executive director of the Swiss Film and Video Syndicate (SSFV), Nicole Barras will step down at the end of July 2026. Following these intense years, she would like to reorient herself both personally and professionally and plans to take a break lasting several months.

Nicole Barras is leaving the Schweizer Syndikat Film und Video SSFV at the end of July 2026 after twelve years of dedicated management. The Executive Board would like to thank her most sincerely for her great commitment and for her consistently constructive and reliable collaboration.
With a great deal of expertise, foresight and personal commitment, she has represented the concerns of the members, provided important impetus and successfully developed and professionalized the association. The Board of Directors would like to express its sincere thanks and great appreciation to her.
Time out and reorientation
After these intensive and challenging years, Nicole Barras has decided to take a break of several months to pursue her personal and professional development and then reorient herself. The Board of Directors regrets this decision very much, but has great understanding for it.
The Board of Directors wishes Nicole Barras all the best, inspiring experiences and every success for her future path, the upcoming time-out and her professional reorientation.
The succession plan is currently being drawn up and will be communicated at a later date.
