DOK Short n’ Sweet
DOK Short n’ Sweet spotlights eight new exciting short film projects in diverse stages of production. A panel of international buyers, distributors and programmers share feedback and ask questions to increase the projects’ potential, unlock financing opportunities and creative collaborations.
Projects pitched at DOK Short n’ Sweet have been nominated for prestigious awards such as the European Film Award and premiered at A-List festivals including Festival de Cannes, Berlinale, Locarno Film Festival, IDFA and DOK Leipzig.
Language
English
Access
Accredited guests welcome
When & Where
DOK Short n’ Sweet Project Selection
Elizabeth Klinck is an archive producer and music clearance specialist on international documentaries and fiction films that have garnered Emmy, BAFTA, CSA, Peabody, and Oscar awards. She also leads workshops and produces industry sessions at international markets and film festivals.
Filmography:
Into The Weeds by Jennifer Baichwal, 2023, Archive Producer
Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer by Thomas von Steinaecker, 2022, Archive Producer
Stories We Tell by Sarah Polley, 2012, Archive Producer
Awards presented at the 2025 edition are:
Square Eyes Festival Consultation Award
along with a tailor-made consultation on festival strategy by Square Eyes.
Cut Through the NOISE Award
With the Cut Through the NOISE Award, NOISE Film & TV supports filmmakers in presenting their short film in the best possible way. The team behind the winning film will receive a mentoring session (including individual feedback and a material checklist) that offers practical guidance on how to effectively prepare a film for festivals, premieres, and press.
DAE Talent Encouragement Award
the award includes a tailor-made mentoring session with a Senior Consultant of DAE (Documentary Association of Europe).
Ohrfilm Award
provides comprehensive music support services for short documentary films. This includes joint analysis of music requirements and possible applications in the film, as well as the conception and adaptation of music for individual scenes or underlying narratives. It supports the mediation and briefing of composers, offers supervision for creative and legal approvals, and also advises on cross-marketing opportunities.
Anne Rethfeldt (she/her)
DOK Short n’ Sweet Coordinator
rethfeldt [at] dok-leipzig [dot] de (rethfeldt[at]dok-leipzig[dot]de)



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