Industry Programme A–Z

Industry Programme A–Z

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Explore the 2022 DOK Industry Programme in alphabetical order and get to know all activities and networking opportunities for accredited guests.
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DOK Archive Market

We will shine a light on archives and archive research presenting the inaugural edition of DOK Archive Market on 20 October. Meet with international archives, join the panel programme, and benefit from one-on-one speed consultations with archive researchers and producers.

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DOK Co-Pro Market

DOK Co-Pro Market is a co-financing and networking event, connecting producers with colleagues to finance new creative documentary projects and granting exclusive access to the multifaceted German and international non-fiction markets.

/en/co-pro-market
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DOK Exchange XR Conference & Showcase

DOK Exchange is DOK Leipzig’s inspiring programme on interactive and immersive storytelling, which is an opportunity to connect with brilliant experts, consult XR works-in-progress and keep in touch with the international XR community.

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DOK Film Market

More than 200 outstanding new documentary and animated films of all lengths will be available to view in our online video library for accredited festival programmers and curators, buyers and commissioning editors, sales agents and distributors.

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DOK Neuland XR Exhibition

Welcome to our exhibition platform for the art of interactive and immersive works. DOK Neuland opens its doors during the festival week at the festival centre. Experience nine XR works under the title “THX 4 Nothing”.

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Director of Dok Industry Nadja Tennstedt on stage. She speaks into a microphone and smiles slightly.
DOK Preview Germany

DOK Preview Germany offers exclusive access to outstanding new German documentary productions. This showcase presents a mix of works-in-progress projects and newly completed films for international circulation.

/en/dok-preview-germany
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DOK Preview Training

A lively presentation of 7 new and promising documentary projects seeking gap financing opportunities, distribution partners and festival premiers.

/en/dok-preview-training
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DOK Short n’ Sweet

This is our short film pitch focusing on the financing and distribution of short documentary, animated documentary and animated films. We look forward to again bringing together short film experts and creative new ideas.

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Filmmaker Heinz Emigholz sits next to another man on a panel. He leans back in his chair and speaks into a handheld microphone while gesturing with his other hand.
DOK Talks

Our curated dialogue series invite for moderated round table discussions with filmmakers that address dominant subjects in the programmes of the current festival edition.

/en/talks-and-events#dok-talks
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Festival Film Programme

Discover 255 German and international documentary and animated films during the 2022 festival week in Leipzig. Browse the film programme here.

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First Timer Tour

Are you new to documentary film festivals or would you like to know more about navigating the international market? If so, sign up for the First Timer Tour, where the dos and don’ts will be discussed in small groups led by an industry expert.

/en/industry-services#dok-industry-first-timer-tour
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Focus on Animation

Two days within the DOK Industry Programme are dedicated to the art and industry of animated films. Get inspired at panels and a masterclass, discover a wide variety of animation in numerous film screenings and meet with colleagues at a Get Together.

/en/animation-dok-industry
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Industry Helpdesk

Daily advice by DOK Industry staff on making the most of your festival and market participation. Drop by the Helpdesk onsite located at the Guest Counter in DOK Leipzig’s Festival Centre or book a time slot for the online Helpdesk prior to the festival.

/en/industry-services#dok-industry-helpdesk
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Industry Podcasts

Tune in, gain insights and listen to fresh perspectives! Curated and moderated by members from the Programmers of Colour Collective and The What’s Up With Docs Podcast.

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Masterclass Špela Čadež

World-renowned animation filmmaker Špela Čadež gives insights into her distinctive style of eavesdropping on reality to lift stories and characters from it and create animated poetic spaces for them.

/en/masterclass#masterclass-špela-čadež
Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen nebeneinander auf einem Podium. Sie haben sich einander zugewandt und sprechen mit einander. Im Hintergrund ist ein Bildschirm mit dem Logo von DOK Leipzig.
Masterclass Mila Turajlić

Every year, we invite directors, as well as experts in filmmaking to offer a fascinating insight into their working process and career. This year, Mila Turajlić discusses strategies of artistic research in filmmaking and her fascination with archives.

/en/masterclass#masterclass-mila-turajlić
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Meet the Experts: Meetings

This format gives you plenty of chances for individual meetings with esteemed members of the documentary community and experts from the field. Expand your network, promote your upcoming projects and films, and get connected for future projects and collaborations. 

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Meet the Experts: Talks

Learn more about certain professions and work practices and expand your network and meet exciting DOK Industry guests. 

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One Day in Ukraine – A Case Study

With “One Day in Ukraine” by Volodymyr Tykhyy we are presenting a successful direct cooperation between the production collaborative Babylon 13 and BBC Storyville exemplifying possible future collaborations with Ukrainian (or any other local) filmmakers to bring their perspectives and voices to a wide audience.

/en/talk-one-day-in-ukraine
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Personal Storytelling from Underrepresented Communities

Jennifer Crystal Chien from Re-Present Media in discussion with European Industry professionals.

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Partner Events

Join the panel of AG DOK (German Documentary Association) and explore festival strategies in animation with AG Animationsfilm (German Animation Association). 

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Social Events

Let’s connect – friends and colleagues are fun! Join us and accredited guests for a drink at the onsite Get Togethers and the ARTE Party.

/en/social-events
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Spotlight on: Docudays UA

In solidarity with the Docudays UA team, we are offering a stage to present the national competition of the 19th edition of the festival and showcase Ukrainian talent in all the sections of the festival and our industry programmes.

/en/spotlight-docudays-ua

DOK Industry is realised with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union, the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media upon a Decision of the German Bundestag.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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