DOK Preview Germany

DOK Preview Germany

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DOK Preview Germany is a launch pad for works-in-progress projects and freshly completed German documentary films seeking world premiere and international distribution opportunities.
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Discover new German film projects poised for an international audience: DOK Preview Germany offers you a first glimpse of what is to come. The hand-picked selection of films comprises a mix of works-in-progress and freshly completed films ready for their premiere with international distribution in mind.

About

DOK Preview Germany is an exclusive showcase featuring German feature-length documentaries in the final stages of production. The teams present their projects to international buyers, editors, world sales, festival curators and distributors.

Meet inspiring creatives and dive into diverse topics and unique filmmaking styles presented by experienced moderators Zeynep Güzel and Tanja Georgieva-Waldhauer. The film teams will give you a sneak peek into their new works to enrich your slates, slots and festivals.

With the project presentation and subsequent opportunity for networking and exchange, we want to support the selected projects on their journey to international distribution and create new working ties.


Language
English

Access
Invitation only
Livestream accessible for all accredited guests.

Award
Our partner D-Facto Motion will award the D-Facto Motion Works-in-Progress Prize to one of the projects presented at DOK Preview Germany, providing post-production services valued at 10,000 €.

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Project Selection 2024

Moderators 2024
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Tanja Georgieva-Waldhauer
Elemag Pictures
Producer
Gera (Germany)

Tanja Georgieva-Waldhauer has been producing feature-length fiction and non-fiction films, such as the award-winning “The Graveyard of the Illegals”, since 2009.

She is an EAVE producers workshop-alumna, has represented Germany as a European Producer on the Move in 2020 and is a member of EWA, DAE, Produzentenverband, AG DOK, the German and European Film Academy.

Photo: Locarno IFF
Photo of Zeynep Güzel
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Zeynep Güzel
Berlin (Germany)
Director, Producer and Consultant

Zeynep Güzel is a filmmaker, consultant, and the head of Doc Station at the Berlinale Talents. As former head of the Yeni Film Fund in Turkey and senior consultant to the Documentary Association of Europe, Zeynep has many years of experience working with emerging and established creatives.

Filmography:
“Come Rain or Shine”, 2019, Writer, Director, Producer

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Who?

The event brings together an audience of approximately 80 international buyers, distributors and festival curators with the directors and producers of the selected projects.

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What?

Live project presentation followed by a networking cocktail where guests and project representatives get the opportunity to meet, talk and network in a relaxed atmosphere.

An online workshop for the selected project teams will precede the event as a warm-up and preparation for their participation.

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When and Where?

DOK Preview Germany takes place on Monday, 28 October 2024 as part of DOK Industry. The venue is located in Leipzig’s city centre with festival cinemas and the festival centre within walking distance. 

The presentation will also be streamed live for additional experts who are not present.

Which project team member should apply?

We encourage either the director or the producer to apply.

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Where can I find the entry form?

Once you have completed the registration for myDOK and logged in, you will see the application options. Please choose “Apply for Preview Germany”.

If you choose the incorrect form, return to the menu and complete a new application.

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I have submitted my application incompletely or would like to change a note. What should I do?

Once you have clicked the submit button, you cannot change the form anymore. You can either start a new application or, if you would like to change a submitted application, please do so by emailing the DOK Preview Germany Coordinator (preview [at] dok-leipzig [dot] de (preview[at]dok-leipzig[dot]de)).

Please respect our capacity for answering emails.

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I am not sure if I can make the deadline. Can I get an extension?

The deadline is 5 September 2024, midnight CEST (UTC +2).

Do not wait until the final moment to apply. The server might be overwhelmed.

Even more noteworthy, please do not send us panicked emails. We are reasonable and can give you a possible extension if you contact us early on.

 

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How many team members can participate at DOK Preview Germany?

We have limited capacity and can only welcome two team members per project, either a producer, two producers or a producer and a director. 

We keep our events small and exclusive, focusing on opportunities to meet decision makers. We are only able to do so by restricting the number of participants.

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Is there a participation fee?

Participation in the presentation and the networking event afterwards is free of charge. Please note your participation does not give you automatic access to our DOK Leipzig Festival and DOK Industry Programme.

If you want access to the entire programme, we offer a discount on the accreditation fee.

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Alumni Projects

that have recently celebrated their world premieres
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Tell Them About Us
Preview Germany 2022

by Rand Beiruty
produced by: Shaghab Films, Tondowski Films
DE, JO

World Premiere at CPH:DOX and at Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival

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Johatsu - Into Thin Air
Preview Germany 2023

by Andreas Hartmann and Arata Mori
produced by: Ossa Film
DE, JP

Combined World Premiere at CPH:DOX and Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 

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Night of the Coyotes
Preview Germany 2023

by Clara Trischler
produced by: HORSE & FRUITS Filmproduktion
DE, AT

World Premiere at CPH:DOX (F:act Award Competition)

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More to Discover

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Project Archive

Want to browse last year’s Preview Germany selections?

Go to our Project Archive

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Acclaim for DOK Industry Alumni

We are happy to see the film projects from previous DOK Industry editions evolving into successful films. 

Follow their stories

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DOK Preview Germany is a joint production of German Films and DOK Leipzig, with the support of AG DOK.

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