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25th edition
DokuFest – International Documentary and Short Film Festival
Prizren, Kosovo
August 7 – 15, 2026
9 days
About DokuFest – International Documentary and Short Film Festival
DokuFest is an international documentary and short film festival held annually in the historic city of Prizren, Kosovo. Founded in 2002, it has grown into one of the Balkans' most important film events, presenting documentary, short fiction, animation and experimental work across open-air and indoor venues throughout the city. Its mission centres on championing independent cinema, freedom of expression and engagement with social and political issues.
Festival details
Location
Marin Barleti Street, 20000 Prizren, Kosova · Prizren, Kosovo
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Short · Animation · Experimental
Duration
9 days
Founded
2002
Awards
Best International Feature Documentary
Top competition award for feature-length documentary.
Best Balkan Documentary
Best documentary from the Balkan region.
Best International Short Film
Best short in competition.
Human Rights Award
Film that best embodies human rights and social justice.
Green Dox Award
Most impactful environmental documentary.
Special programs
International Dox
Feature-length documentaries from around the world.
Balkan Dox
Documentary work from the Balkans.
Green Dox
Environmental and ecological documentary films.
Human Rights Dox
Films on human rights issues and social justice.
DokuNights / DokuKino
Evening and year-round screening programmes in Prizren.
For filmmakers
Eligible production years
2025–2026
Screening eligibility
All entries via FilmFreeway.
Accepted formats
Short documentary, Feature documentary, Short fiction, Animation, Experimental short
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