DOK.fest München (42nd, 2027)

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 13 December 2026 · Munich, Germany · Festival 5 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 · Documentary, Short

About

Call for entries for the 42nd DOK.fest München (cinema 5–17 May 2027; @home 10–23 May 2027). National & international documentaries ≥52 min completed after 1 Jan 2026; shorts and innovative/hybrid formats also accepted. Music prize and VFF production prizes close 22 Jan 2027.

Location

Munich, Germany

Festival dates

5 May 2027 – 17 May 2027

Deadlines

13 December 2026 · Deadline DOK.education (school programme)
31 December 2026 · Deadline Main call

Eligibility

Documentaries ≥52 min completed after 1 Jan 2026 (main competitions); DOK.education films 15–35 min for young audiences.

Categories

Documentary, Short

Region

Europe

Details checked on

7 October 2026

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