Awards at DOK Industry
In 2025, 12 prizes were awarded at DOK Industry, recognised across three DOK Industry formats.
Seven awards were presented at the DOK Co-Pro Market, four prizes at the short film pitch DOK Short n’ Sweet, and one award went to a project at DOK Preview Germany.
Saxon Award for the Best Documentary Project by a Female Director
“nava mamă”
Ana Vijdea
Produced by Remora Films (Romania), in co-production with Saga Film (Romania) and Les Steppes Productions (France)
5,000 €
provided by the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK)
Jury
- Malin Hüber, Sweden
- Tijana Djukic, France
-
Vera Herchenbach, Australia
Sponsored by the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK)
Deutsche Welle Award
“Between Three Waters”
Olivia Yao
produced by FMEDIA (Benin) in Koproduktion mit STEPS (South Africa).
1,500 €
provided by Deutsche Welle for a project that addresses the major issues of our time.
IMAGO Archive Award
“The Chef Suffragette”
Magdalena Szymków
produced by Raban (Poland) in co-production with Kerekesfilm (Slovakia)
1,500 € and archive material from IMAGO worth 500 €
provided by IMAGO for the most innovative use of archival footage.
Jury
- Flore de Fontainieu, France
- Monika Preischl, Germany
- Nicole Woischwill, Germany
Jacob Burns Film Centre Residency Award
“Sense and Sensibility”
Hanna Nordenswan
produced by Zone2 Pictures (Finland)
A two- to four-week residency including a 500 $ weekly stipend, travel support, housing, and access to the JBFC arthouse cinema and Media Arts Lab
provided by the Jacob Burns Film Centre.
No Nation Films Fellowship Award
“My Aunties”
Hazal Hanquet
produced by Aslıhan Altuğ (Turkey) and istos film (Turkey) in co-production with Little Big Story (France)
A six-month fellowship
provided by No Nations Films for a project by documentary film teams from around the globe grappling with challenges and in vulnerable circumstances.
Unifrance Doc Award
“Akal”
Basma Rkioui
produced by Kasbah Films (Morocco) in co-production with Massala Production (France)
Subtitling services sponsored by TitraFilm and a Unifrance membership
provided by Unifrance.
Jury
- Malin Hüber, Sweden
- Tijana Djukic, France
-
Vera Herchenbach, Australia
Willow Avocats Consultations Award
“Speak Image, Speak”
Pary El-Qalqili
produced by SEERA Films (Germany)
Two tailored consultations on navigating international collaborations with a specialist in entertainment and film law
provided by Willow Avocats.
Jury
- Malin Hüber, Sweden
- Tijana Djukic, France
-
Vera Herchenbach, Australia
Square Eyes Festival Consultation Award
“LOVEBIRD”
Ferdinand Ehrhardt
for a tailor-made consultation on festival strategy provided by Square Eyes.
Cuts Through the NOISE Award
“Limits to Our Pain”
Kvet Nguyễn
for a mentoring session from NOISE Film & TV offering practical guidance on effectively preparing the short film for festivals, premieres, and press.
DAE Talent Encouragement Award
“Limits to Our Pain”
Kvet Nguyễn
for a tailor-made mentoring session with a senior consultant from Documentary Association of Europe (DAE).
Ohrfilm Award
“LOVEBIRD”
Ferdinand Ehrhardt
for comprehensive music support services for the short documentary film.
D-Facto Motion Works-in-Progress Prize
“Finding Connection”
Florian Karner
Post-production services worth 10,000 €
provided by D-Facto Motion.
