DOK.fest München 2027 — Call for Documentary Films (42nd Edition)
December 31, 2026 (87 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Munich, Germany
DOK.fest München is Germany's largest documentary film festival.
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Selection for the festival (5–17 May 2027 in cinemas, 10–23 May @home) and competition for the VIKTORIA DOK.international (€10,000), DOK.deutsch (€7,500) and DOK.horizonte (€5,000) awards, plus music, production and student prizes.
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National and international documentaries of 52+ minutes completed after 1 January 2026, not released in German cinemas, on German TV or on streaming. Premieres preferred. Separate free strands for students (DOK.spotlights), education (deadline 13 Dec) and the music prize (22 Jan 2027).
Dates & details
- Deadline
- main programme and competitions
- Programme dates
- 5–17 May 2027 (cinemas); 10–23 May 2027 (online)
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VIKTORIA awards €5,000–10,000
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See regulations (student and several award submissions are free)