DOK Short n’ Sweet

DOK Short n’ Sweet

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DOK Short n’ Sweet is a short film pitch focusing on the financing and distribution of short documentary, animated documentary and animated films as well as series.
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About

DOK Short n’ Sweet spotlights eight new exciting short film projects in diverse stages of production. A panel of international buyers, distributors and programmers share feedback and ask questions to increase the projects’ potential and unlock financing opportunities. 

Projects pitched at DOK Short n’ Sweet have been nominated for prestigious awards such as the European Film Award and premiered at A-List festivals including Festival de Cannes, Berlin International Film Festival, Locarno and DOK Leipzig.

Moderator 2024
Elizabeth Klinck
E Klinck Research
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Panellists 2024
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Anne Isensee
Interfilm Berlin
Festival distribution
Anne Gaschütz
Filmfest Dresden / International Short Film Festival
Dilan Yildirim
Hessen Film Fund
Kate Cox
Deutsche Welle
Maria Santos
The International Documentary Association / IDA
Matija Šturm
CEE Animation
Sarah Schlüssel
Berlinale Shorts & Berlinale Talents
Sofia Tocar
Square Eyes / Distribution & Sales

Project Selection 2024

Filmstill The Eavesdropping Centre

The Eavesdropping Centre

Charlie Scrimgeour
UK
Filmstill The Fall

The Fall

Giulia Falciani, Emilia Zieser Studio Fazi
Germany
Filmstill Goats!

Goats!

Tonći Gaćina Kompot
Croatia
Filmstill Hypnagogy

Hypnagogy

Paula Ábalos Santibáñez Mesa Grande Producciones
Chile
Filmstill Not Your Sister

Not Your Sister

Jana Rothe Pinkmovies GmbH
Germany
Filmstill Stone of Destiny

Stone of Destiny

Julie Černá Pure Shore
Czech Republic
Filmstill Watermelon

Watermelon

Sara Szymańska Animoon, Avec ou sans Vous
Poland,
France
Filmstill When the Chair Fell Into the Void

When the Chair Fell Into the Void

Julia Kushnarenko DocNomads, Dérives
Belgium,
Hungary,
Portugal

Short n’ Sweet 2024 at a glance

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Who?

Eight selected project teams working on a short documentary or animated film, a single short film or a series, are invited to pitch in front of a group of short film experts and an engaged audience of producers and peers. Come watch: the event is open to all of DOK Leipzig’s accredited guests.

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What?

Each presentation lasts 7 minutes: 3 minutes to pitch the idea and 4 minutes to answer questions by the panellists. Following the pitch, project teams meet with the panellists in short one-on-ones to discuss the projects and network. In an online workshop prior to the festival, project holders are guided to hone their pitch and connect with fellow Short n’ Sweet peers.

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When and Where?

The 8th DOK Short n’ Sweet took place on 30 October as part of the 67th DOK Leipzig Film Festival. The venue was located in Leipzig’s city centre with festival cinemas and the festival centre within walking distance.

Award

The 2024 Square Eyes Festival Consultation Award (along with a tailor-made consultation on festival strategy by Square Eyes) went to “Hypnagogy” by Paula Ábalos Santibáñez (Chile). The award comes with a tailor-made consultation on festival strategy by Square Eyes. 

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DOK Industry is realised with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union, the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media upon a Decision of the German Bundestag.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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