Calls for Entries

Calls for Entries

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The calls for films, for DOK Neuland and for projects for DOK Industry are closed. We are looking forward to celebrating the festival with you!
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What Are We Looking for?

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Films

10 February – 1 July 2026

  • Creative documentaries and animated films, short (up to 40 min) and feature length
  • World and international premieres preferred, German premieres required
  • Films from 2025 and 2026 (premiered after 1 October 2025)

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XR Works (DOK Neuland)

10 March – 1 July 2026

  • Virtual or augmented reality experiences, 360°, participatory or looped films, narrative driven sound installations, performances, projection mapping, games and media art in new forms

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Projects for Exchange XR

10 March – 1 Juli 2026

  • XR projects in development and prototypes
  • exploring the artistic possibilities of immersive media, interactive technologies and augmented creativity (AI+Human)

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Projects for Co-Pro Market

5 May – 1 July 2026

  • Ambitious, creative documentary and animation projects in development or early stages of production
  • Feature-length projects (duration over 60’) as well as series (duration over 45’ per episode)
  • Projects with an international audience in mind

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Participation in Animation Lab

5 May – 1 July 2026

(in partnership with CEE Animation)

  • Filmmakers/producers developing their first animated documentary short, feature or series

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Projects for Short n’ Sweet

16 June – 12 August 2026

  • Short film projects (up to 30 min) in all stages from development to post-production
  • All forms of documentary, animated documentary and animated film as well as series

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Projects for Preview Germany

16 June – 3 September 2026

  • Feature-length documentaries with international potential, especially for theatrical release and festival exploitation
  • Productions with majority German participation (BAFA proof required for international co-productions)
  • Works-in-progress or newly completed films, planned release in autumn/winter 2026/2027

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https://www.dok-leipzig.de/en/dok-preview-germany
I have submitted a film. What’s next?

Thank you for your film entry. Our selection committee will watch all film entries and we’ll get back to you at the latest in August with our feedback whether your film has been selected for DOK Leipzig 2026 or not. 

Any questions in the meantime? Please contact our programm [at] dok-leipzig [dot] de (programme team).

I have submitted an XR work to DOK Neuland. What’s next?

We will watch all entries and get back to you as soon as possible. This can take a few weeks, but don’t worry, we will definitely give you a feedback on your XR application.

Good to Know

The winning films of the Golden Doves in the International Competition Documentary Film qualify for nomination at the ACADEMY AWARDS®, provided that the films otherwise comply with the Academy’s rules.

The winning film of the Golden Dove Short Film in the International Competition Animated Film also qualifies for nomination at the ACADEMY AWARDS®, provided that the film otherwise complies with the Academy’s rules.

Feature-length documentaries by European filmmakers that are shown in our competitions are eligible for the European Film Award in the category of “European Documentary”. DOK Leipzig recommends selected documentary films which have premiered with us to the Academy, provided that they otherwise comply with the Academy’s criteria.

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Calls and Deadlines
Mark your calendars!
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Call for Films
/en/calls-entries
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Call for XR Works (DOK Neuland)
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Call for XR Works (DOK Exchange XR)
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Call Projects: DOK Co-Pro Market
/en/co-pro-market
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Call for Short n’ Sweet
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Call for Projects: Preview Germany
/en/dok-preview-germany
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