DOK Preview Germany
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.
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 €.
When & Where
Project Selection 2024
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.
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
Which project team member should apply?
We encourage either the director or the producer to apply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DOK Preview Germany is a joint production of German Films and DOK Leipzig, with the support of AG DOK.
