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69th edition
DOK Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
October 26 – November 1, 2026
7 days
About DOK Leipzig
DOK Leipzig is one of the world's leading festivals for documentary and animated film. Held annually in Leipzig, Germany, it brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences to celebrate bold storytelling from across the globe. With more than 65 years of history, DOK Leipzig is a pillar of the European documentary circuit and a launchpad for award-winning voices.
Festival details
Location
Katharinenstraße 17, 04109 Leipzig · Leipzig, Germany
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Animation · XR
Duration
7 days
Founded
1955
Awards
Golden Dove (Goldene Taube)
The festival's flagship prize, awarded across international, German and animated competition categories.
Doc Alliance Awards
Best Feature (€5,000) and Best Short (€3,000), in partnership with major European festivals.
Special programs
DOK Neuland
XR and expanded reality exhibition platform for immersive documentary work.
DOK Industry
Professional conference, pitch forum and networking hub for the documentary industry.
DOK Education
Outreach program for students, schools and young audiences.
Film Market
Professional marketplace for sales, distribution and co-productions.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-07-01
Eligible production years
2025–2026
Screening eligibility
No prior public screening before October 2025.
Accepted formats
Documentary, Animation, Shorts, Features, XR
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Award-Winning Documentaries
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