YouTube for Documentary: Reach, Formats, Visibility

Hinweis: Diese Veranstaltung findet auf Englisch statt.

YouTube has become impossible to ignore—but how important is it really for producers, distributors and documentary filmmakers? This session explores what kinds of factual formats thrive on the platform, and how visibility and discoverability can make or break a project. Filmmakers will gain insights into what works in terms of channel strategy, audience engagement and content optimisation, while also learning about the challenges of building and sustaining factual channels in a crowded digital space. By bringing together creatives, platforms and broadcasters, the discussion offers practical guidance on navigating YouTube’s ecosystem and turning online presence into real impact for documentaries.

Speakers: Nils Franck (Little Dot Studios), Maximilian von Perfall (YouTube), Tim Klimeš (Deutsche Welle), Lennard Obermeyer-Herdt (Quintus Studios)

Event information and tickets

• The event will end at approx. 15.30pm.
• The event will be held in English.
• The event will be held on site.
• The event is open to the public (with ticket purchase, valid for all events within DCampus Exchange).
• The event is 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).

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