Open Calls for Entries for 42nd DOK.fest München
Submission deadline: 13 December 2026
DOK.education Film Education Programme
For the school class programme of our film literacy section DOK.education we are looking for documentary films (15–35 min.) that tell strong stories for and about children and young people in an artistic and creative way. Read more
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026
DOK.fest Film Programme
For the 42nd DOK.fest München we are looking for outstanding national and international documentary films with a length of 52 minutes or more. Read more
DOK.spotlights megaherz Award
The students of our partner film universities are invited to submit their films for the DOK.spotlights megaherz Award. Read more
Submission deadline: 22 January 2027
VFF Documentary Film Production Award
The VFF Documentary Film Production Award recognises the role of production in the creation of contemporary cinema documentary projects. Read more
VFF Documentary Production Talent Award
The VFF Documentary Production Talent Award recognises the central role of production in the creation of current university documentary film projects. Read more
German Documentary Film Music Award
The German Documentary Film Music Award recognises film scores that blend particularly well with the documentary narrative. Read more
all inclusive Documentary Film Award
The award, which has been presented since 2025, recognises documentary film productions in which filmmakers with disabilities play a leading role. Read more
