DCampus Exchange Munich in cooperation with DOK.forum @ DOK.fest Munich 2026
Hinweis: Der DCampus Exchange findet auf Englisch statt.
8-9 May, 2026 at HFF Munich
Where factual storytelling meets digital transformation
DCampus is a unique new European initiative by Documentary Campus, a leading European provider of training for documentary and factual filmmakers. The D in DCampus stands for both Documentary and Digital, bringing together the traditional broadcast-led industry and the digital industry through a high-level training and events programme. We offer a rich mix of carefully curated content to help media professionals and emerging filmmaking talent get to grips with the digital shift.
DCampus Exchange will take place on 8-9 May 2026 at DOK.forum, the industry platform @DOK.fest Munich, which is the largest documentary film festival in Germany. It will focus on digital transformation in factual storytelling to highlight the emerging trends on the European audiovisual landscape, enabling traditional and digital factual producers, creative storytellers and brands to work effectively together.
The Exchange will include expertly curated panel sessions and case studies designed to deliver clearly and concisely the latest insights and opinions on various key aspects of the digital shift in the screen-based sectors. Everything vital to understand now for working in the digital non-fiction space will be covered, ranging from formats to monetisation, from IP to outreach, from alternative funding to distribution strategies. We bring together leading experts to exchange perspectives on emerging trends, latest research and best practice.
Session Descriptions
The sessions are divided thematically into three groups: Funding, Production and Distribution.
DCampus Exchange – Day 1: Friday, 8 May
Welcome to DCampus Exchange Munich
- 13.30–13.45 | HFF Audimax
Demystifying the Digital Content Ecosystem
- 13.45–14.30 | HFF Audimax
YouTube for Documentary: Reach, Formats, Visibility
- 14.30–15.30 | HFF Audimax
Coffee break
- 15.30–15.45 | HFF Audimax
Grab a coffee and a pretzel!
Broadcasters, Brands and the New Editorial Landscape
- 15.45–16.15 | HFF Audimax
Inside Digital-First Production and Commissioning
- 16.20–17.00 | HFF Audimax
DCampus Exchange – Day 2: Saturday, 9 May
- 9.00–10.00 | HFF Audimax
Funding Without Compromise? New Paths for Documentary Film
- 10.00–10.45 | HFF Audimax
Coffe break
- 10.45–11.00 | HFF Audimax
Grab a coffee and a pretzel!
- 11.00–11.30 | HFF Audimax
Win-Win: Documentary Filmmakers & Brands
Workshop
- 11.45–13.00 | HFF Filmstudio 1
Lunch by Documentary Campus
- 13.00–14.00 | HFF Audimax
Enjoy your lunch
TikTok, YouTube and algorithms: how to reach Gen Z
- 14.00–14.30 | HFF Audimax
Digital production and audience case studies
- 14.30–15.15 | HFF Audimax
Beyond Linear: Connecting with Today`s Audiences
- 15.15–16.30 | HFF Audimax
Wrap-up
- 16.30–16.45 | HFF Audimax
A wrap-up of the two days




