The submission for the 38th DOK.fest München (3 to 14 May 2023 @cinemas, 8 to 21 May @home) is open! They are looking for stirring, moving, curious, impressive and relevant documentary films. From now on, filmmakers, producers, distributors and composers are invited to submit their latest films for the various programme sections of DOK.fest München.

DOK.fest film programme
For the 38th DOK.fest München we are looking for outstanding national and international documentaries with a minimum length of 52 minutes which were completed after 1 January 2022 and have neither been shown regularly in cinemas in Germany, nor broadcast on German television, nor made freely available on any online platform (online presentation of festivals excepted). Preference will be given to premieres.
Submission deadline: 16 December 2022
Regulations and film submission

DOK.education school programme
For the school programme of our film literacy section DOK.education we are looking for professional documentaries or films by professional filmmakers (10–30 minutes) that tell strong stories for and about children and young people (aged 6 to 19) in an artistic and creative way. The films may already have been broadcast and shown on other platforms. Submission for DOK.education is free of charge.
Submission deadline: 20 December 2022 
Regulations and further information