Industry Training Talks 2025
Hinweis: Die Industry Training Talks finden auf Englisch statt.
From 9 to 10 May we’ll bring back the Industry Training Talks, curated by Paul Rieth and presented in partnership with Documentary Campus, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) and Creative Europe Desk München. Under the theme "Beyond the frame: New possibilities in non-fiction formats, funding & distribution", the event will explore the latest challenges and innovations in documentary filmmaking.
With funding models under strain, new formats emerging, and audience engagement becoming increasingly complex, the documentary sector faces critical questions. The rise of digital distribution is reshaping traditional revenue streams, while social media and alternative channels offer new opportunities for storytelling and audience connection.
Through panels, lectures, case studies, and interactive sessions, the Industry Training Talks will dive into new strategies for financing, storytelling, distribution and audience building – bringing together leading experts to share insights and practical approaches.
Event information and tickets
- The Industry Training Talks will all be held in English.
- The Industry Training Talks will all be held on site.
- The Industry Training Talks are open to the public (with ticket purchase, valid for all Industry Training Talks).
- The Industry Training Talks are open to all accreditation types (DOK.fest professionals, DOK.forum Marketplace Observer (Plus) and Marketplace guests) for free (except DOK.forum accreditation, need to purchase ticket).
INDUSTRY TRAINING TALKS – DAY 1: Friday, 9 May
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Welcoming coffee | HFF - Foyer
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9.30 a.m.–10 a.m.
Opening keynote: The potential of documentaries in times of uncertainty | HFF - Kino 1
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1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Lunch by Documentary Campus | HFF - Foyer
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2 p.m.–3.15 p.m.
Reimagining documentary: Formats, markets & business | HFF - Audimax
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3.45 p.m.–4.45 p.m.
Case studies of new formats | HFF - Audimax
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5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Arte Reception | Amerikahaus
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8 p.m.–10 p.m.
Orange Hour with Doc Around Europe and music by Sonoton (DOK.fest München) | HFF - Foyer
INDUSTRY TRAINING TALKS – DAY 2: Saturday, 10 May
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Welcoming coffee | HFF - Foyer
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9 a.m.–10.15 a.m.
Funding outside the box | HFF - Audimax
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10.30 a.m.–11.30 a.m.
Documentaries and audiences: Finding your viewers | HFF - Audimax
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11.45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Design your audience strategy | HFF - Filmstudio 1
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1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Lunch | HFF - Foyer
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2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Distribution in times of change | HFF - Audimax
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3.15 p.m.–4 p.m.
Future-proofing your documentary | HFF - Filmstudio 1
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4.15 p.m.–4.45 p.m.
Closing session: The future of storytelling: Final reflections on collaboration | HFF - Audimax
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5.30 p.m.–6 p.m.
DOK.forum Award ceremony | HFF - Audimax
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5.30 p.m.–7.30 p.m.
Goethe-Institut Reception | HFF - Foyer
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8 p.m.–10 p.m.
all inclusive Award: Award ceremony with film screening of PATRICE: THE MOVIE and reception (DOK.fest München) | Münchner Kammerspiele
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from 8 p.m.
Anniversary celebration with concert (DOK.fest München) | Ampere/Muffatwerk
