DOK.forum Perspectives – Event archive

From media policy, networking to technology innovation: Here you can find an overview of the events of DOK.forum Perspectives from previous years.

DOK.forum Perspectives – Events 2025

Industry Training Talks

Under the theme "Beyond the frame: New possibilities in non-fiction formats, funding & distribution", the Industry Training Talks will explore the latest challenges and innovations in documentary filmmaking. Curated by Paul Rieth and presented in partnership with Documentary Campus, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) and Creative Europe Desk München.

Perspectives Talks

In the series Perspectives Talks we explore how technology, working methods, ethics and storytelling come together in documentary filmmaking.

Workshop on film festivals as employers

In the two-day workshop organized by DOK.forum and AG Filmfestival, festival representatives and other experts give short pitches about their experiences with various career profiles and training measures for the film festival industry.

DOK.forum Perspectives – Events 2024

Industry Training Talks

What are the risks and opportunities of AI for the non-fiction industry? We find answers within a series of Industry Training Talks – together with Documentary Campus and BR.

Perspectives Talks

In the series Perspectives Talks we explore how technology, working methods, ethics and storytelling come together in documentary filmmaking.

Videos of the Talks

Here you can watch a selection of Perspectives Talks 2024.

DOK.forum Perspectives – Events 2023

It’s a Match! Connecting Formats to Audiences

Within an international conference from from 4 to 5 May, we will focus on audience behaviour and explore how to attract an audience and promote your documentary. Read more

Perspektive Kino! Konzepte für eine zukunftsfähige Praxis

Our conference "Perspektive Kino!" from 4 to 5 May explores possible synergies between regular cinema operations and film festivals with the aim of winning back audiences and generating new viewers. Read more

DOK.forum Perspectives – Events 2022

Please find here selected recordings of the DOK.forum events 2022.

New Media

New projects that use AR, VR and online formats to bring stories to life – with a focus on new narrative trends for documentary storytelling. Read more

Post-production in documentary film

Programme focus on post-production: editors share their experiences and learnings in the editing of serial formats and provide insights into their editing rooms. Read more

Workshops & Consultancies

International industry experts offer One-on-One-advice on festival strategies, European co-production or how to work on impact producing as a filmmaker. Read more

Media Policy

We offer a platform for current discussions of our changing work structures and invite experts to share their visions for the future of documentary film. Read more