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Docaviv International Film Festival

Tel Aviv, Israel

About Docaviv International Film Festival

Docaviv, officially the Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival, is Israel's only film festival dedicated exclusively to documentary cinema. Founded in 1998, it is also the largest film festival in Tel Aviv, drawing around 40,000 attendees. The festival showcases Israeli and international nonfiction work through competitive sections and curated programs. It also operates a regional offshoot, Docaviv Galilee, in Ma'alot-Tarshiha.

Festival details

Location Tel Aviv, Israel
Scope International
Focus Documentary · Feature · Short
Founded 1998
Official website docaviv.co.il

Special programs

Israeli Competition
Competitive section for domestic Israeli documentaries.
International Competition
Competitive section for international documentary features.
Panorama
Curated non-competitive selection of documentary cinema.
Masters
Showcase by established documentary filmmakers.
Music
Music-themed documentaries.

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