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🏓 You’re right in the middle of your next extended reality project? Present it at DOK Exchange XR!

This 2-day industry programme lets you connect with cutting-edge experts and get in touch with the international XR community. 🫶 Choose what suits you best:

🎡 The XR Showcase is your space to present your work-in-progress to an international group of XR experts and gather feedback based on collective brainstorming and moderated exchange

🪅 The Prototyping Zone enables on-site testing of XR projects and direct exchange with audiences and professionals: for XR projects with a working prototype to be presented, tested, and refined.

Apply now until 1 July! 👉 Find all you need in the link in bio

🏓 You’re right in the middle of your next extended reality project? Present it at DOK Exchange XR!

This 2-day industry programme lets you connect with cutting-edge experts and get in touch with the international XR community. 🫶 Choose what suits you best:

🎡 The XR Showcase is your space to present your work-in-progress to an international group of XR experts and gather feedback based on collective brainstorming and moderated exchange

🪅 The Prototyping Zone enables on-site testing of XR projects and direct exchange with audiences and professionals: for XR projects with a working prototype to be presented, tested, and refined.

Apply now until 1 July! 👉 Find all you need in the link in bio

🏓 You’re right in the middle of your next extended reality project? Present it at DOK Exchange XR!

This 2-day industry programme lets you connect with cutting-edge experts and get in touch with the international XR community. 🫶 Choose what suits you best:

🎡 The XR Showcase is your space to present your work-in-progress to an international group of XR experts and gather feedback based on collective brainstorming and moderated exchange

🪅 The Prototyping Zone enables on-site testing of XR projects and direct exchange with audiences and professionals: for XR projects with a working prototype to be presented, tested, and refined.

Apply now until 1 July! 👉 Find all you need in the link in bio

FILMMAKERS, LET'S GO! Send us your newest films for DOK Leipzig 2026.

We’re looking for:
💥 documentary and animated films
💥 of any length
💥 produced in 2025 or 2026
💥 that have not been shown publicly before 1 October 2025

🫵 Your deadline: 1 July

For everyone needing guidelines, questions answered, or the FASTEST WAY to the entry form, please
👉 HEAD TO THE LINK IN BIO 👈and we will see you SOON.

We can't wait to see what you've been working on! 🥰

#DokLeipzig Dokumentarfilm Animationsfilm Filmfestival Call for Films

FILMMAKERS, LET'S GO! Send us your newest films for DOK Leipzig 2026.

We’re looking for:
💥 documentary and animated films
💥 of any length
💥 produced in 2025 or 2026
💥 that have not been shown publicly before 1 October 2025

🫵 Your deadline: 1 July

For everyone needing guidelines, questions answered, or the FASTEST WAY to the entry form, please
👉 HEAD TO THE LINK IN BIO 👈and we will see you SOON.

We can't wait to see what you've been working on! 🥰

#DokLeipzig Dokumentarfilm Animationsfilm Filmfestival Call for Films

📣 Calling for XR! Expanded Filmmaking! New forms of storytelling! Become a part of DOK Neuland: Send us your virtual reality experiences, 360° or participatory films, performances, games and so much more ... even new formats to surprise us with.

DOK Neuland takes place during the festival week and invites audiences to discover XR projects that question conventional narrative forms and employ new audio-visual techniques. 🙌

🎪 So join our playground for new modes of filmmaking and breaking the frame: Your application deadline is 1 July. We can’t wait to discover your works. 👉 Find all you need in our link in bio.

📣 Calling for XR! Expanded Filmmaking! New forms of storytelling! Become a part of DOK Neuland: Send us your virtual reality experiences, 360° or participatory films, performances, games and so much more ... even new formats to surprise us with.

DOK Neuland takes place during the festival week and invites audiences to discover XR projects that question conventional narrative forms and employ new audio-visual techniques. 🙌

🎪 So join our playground for new modes of filmmaking and breaking the frame: Your application deadline is 1 July. We can’t wait to discover your works. 👉 Find all you need in our link in bio.

Auf der Suche nach was Langfristigem? Join the DOK Team!

Du hast Lust, andere mit deiner Leidenschaft für DOK Leipzig anzustecken und ein Händchen für Kooperationen? Im Sales/Marketing kreierst du mit Partner*innen neue Ideen für das Festival und bringst letzten Endes vielleicht das Fest ins Festival. 💃

Wir suchen dich zunächst bis Ende des Jahres – damit du danach idealerweise weiterhin bleibst 👏

🤝 Klingt nach dir oder jemandem, den du kennst? Link in Bio!
💌 Schreib uns bis zum 26. Mai (Bewerbungsfrist verlängert). Wir freuen uns auf dich!

#DokLeipzig #Job #JoinTheTeam #Kulturjob
📸 @lukas.c.diller

Auf der Suche nach was Langfristigem? Join the DOK Team!

Du hast Lust, andere mit deiner Leidenschaft für DOK Leipzig anzustecken und ein Händchen für Kooperationen? Im Sales/Marketing kreierst du mit Partner*innen neue Ideen für das Festival und bringst letzten Endes vielleicht das Fest ins Festival. 💃

Wir suchen dich zunächst bis Ende des Jahres – damit du danach idealerweise weiterhin bleibst 👏

🤝 Klingt nach dir oder jemandem, den du kennst? Link in Bio!
💌 Schreib uns bis zum 26. Mai (Bewerbungsfrist verlängert). Wir freuen uns auf dich!

#DokLeipzig #Job #JoinTheTeam #Kulturjob
📸 @lukas.c.diller

🎂 DEFA-Filmgeschichte auf der großen Leinwand erleben! Zum 80. Geburtstag der DEFA gibt es ab morgen bis Sonntag ganz besondere Filmtipps im Programm der @schaubuehne_lindenfels_leipzig und dem @lurukino:

Auf euch warten DEFA-Filme von großen Dokumentarfilmschaffenden wie Helke Misselwitz und Gerd Kroske oder satirische Stoffen voller Ironie und feinem Spott über die gesellschaftlichen Verhältnisse, die überraschend aktuellen Blick auf den Alltag in der DDR eröffnen. Dank umfangreicher Restaurierungs- und Digitalisierungsmaßnahmen sind viele DEFA-Werke heute wieder in zeitgemäßer Qualität verfügbar. 💕

Alle Filme und Termine findet ihr auf den Websites der Kinos. Viel Spaß an euch und happy Birthday an @defastiftung!

📸 by @susann_bargas_gomez & @sophiemahler____photography

#DokLeipzig

🎂 DEFA-Filmgeschichte auf der großen Leinwand erleben! Zum 80. Geburtstag der DEFA gibt es ab morgen bis Sonntag ganz besondere Filmtipps im Programm der @schaubuehne_lindenfels_leipzig und dem @lurukino:

Auf euch warten DEFA-Filme von großen Dokumentarfilmschaffenden wie Helke Misselwitz und Gerd Kroske oder satirische Stoffen voller Ironie und feinem Spott über die gesellschaftlichen Verhältnisse, die überraschend aktuellen Blick auf den Alltag in der DDR eröffnen. Dank umfangreicher Restaurierungs- und Digitalisierungsmaßnahmen sind viele DEFA-Werke heute wieder in zeitgemäßer Qualität verfügbar. 💕

Alle Filme und Termine findet ihr auf den Websites der Kinos. Viel Spaß an euch und happy Birthday an @defastiftung!

📸 by @susann_bargas_gomez & @sophiemahler____photography

#DokLeipzig

🎂 DEFA-Filmgeschichte auf der großen Leinwand erleben! Zum 80. Geburtstag der DEFA gibt es ab morgen bis Sonntag ganz besondere Filmtipps im Programm der @schaubuehne_lindenfels_leipzig und dem @lurukino:

Auf euch warten DEFA-Filme von großen Dokumentarfilmschaffenden wie Helke Misselwitz und Gerd Kroske oder satirische Stoffen voller Ironie und feinem Spott über die gesellschaftlichen Verhältnisse, die überraschend aktuellen Blick auf den Alltag in der DDR eröffnen. Dank umfangreicher Restaurierungs- und Digitalisierungsmaßnahmen sind viele DEFA-Werke heute wieder in zeitgemäßer Qualität verfügbar. 💕

Alle Filme und Termine findet ihr auf den Websites der Kinos. Viel Spaß an euch und happy Birthday an @defastiftung!

📸 by @susann_bargas_gomez & @sophiemahler____photography

#DokLeipzig

🎬🇪🇺 Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. We're almost at 5,000 signatures! What's going on? 👇👇

For more than 35 years, MEDIA has helped European stories travel across borders supporting independent production, theatrical distribution, festivals, training, and a thriving audiovisual ecosystem across the continent.

Today, that success story is under threat. As part of negotiations on the EU budget for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes to integrate MEDIA into the new AgoraEU programme. While the overall budget may increase, the current proposal offers no guaranteed, dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The text remains vague with no assurance that the key actions that made MEDIA successful will continue.

The open letter celebrates MEDIA's role in promoting cultural diversity, artistic freedom, jobs, innovation and European soft power, and calls for the programme's future to be secured and its resources reinforced.

➡️ The petition is still open, link in our story. Add your name now.

🎬🇪🇺 Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. We're almost at 5,000 signatures! What's going on? 👇👇

For more than 35 years, MEDIA has helped European stories travel across borders supporting independent production, theatrical distribution, festivals, training, and a thriving audiovisual ecosystem across the continent.

Today, that success story is under threat. As part of negotiations on the EU budget for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes to integrate MEDIA into the new AgoraEU programme. While the overall budget may increase, the current proposal offers no guaranteed, dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The text remains vague with no assurance that the key actions that made MEDIA successful will continue.

The open letter celebrates MEDIA's role in promoting cultural diversity, artistic freedom, jobs, innovation and European soft power, and calls for the programme's future to be secured and its resources reinforced.

➡️ The petition is still open, link in our story. Add your name now.

🎬🇪🇺 Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. We're almost at 5,000 signatures! What's going on? 👇👇

For more than 35 years, MEDIA has helped European stories travel across borders supporting independent production, theatrical distribution, festivals, training, and a thriving audiovisual ecosystem across the continent.

Today, that success story is under threat. As part of negotiations on the EU budget for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes to integrate MEDIA into the new AgoraEU programme. While the overall budget may increase, the current proposal offers no guaranteed, dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The text remains vague with no assurance that the key actions that made MEDIA successful will continue.

The open letter celebrates MEDIA's role in promoting cultural diversity, artistic freedom, jobs, innovation and European soft power, and calls for the programme's future to be secured and its resources reinforced.

➡️ The petition is still open, link in our story. Add your name now.

🎬🇪🇺 Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. We're almost at 5,000 signatures! What's going on? 👇👇

For more than 35 years, MEDIA has helped European stories travel across borders supporting independent production, theatrical distribution, festivals, training, and a thriving audiovisual ecosystem across the continent.

Today, that success story is under threat. As part of negotiations on the EU budget for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes to integrate MEDIA into the new AgoraEU programme. While the overall budget may increase, the current proposal offers no guaranteed, dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The text remains vague with no assurance that the key actions that made MEDIA successful will continue.

The open letter celebrates MEDIA's role in promoting cultural diversity, artistic freedom, jobs, innovation and European soft power, and calls for the programme's future to be secured and its resources reinforced.

➡️ The petition is still open, link in our story. Add your name now.

🎬🇪🇺 Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. We're almost at 5,000 signatures! What's going on? 👇👇

For more than 35 years, MEDIA has helped European stories travel across borders supporting independent production, theatrical distribution, festivals, training, and a thriving audiovisual ecosystem across the continent.

Today, that success story is under threat. As part of negotiations on the EU budget for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes to integrate MEDIA into the new AgoraEU programme. While the overall budget may increase, the current proposal offers no guaranteed, dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The text remains vague with no assurance that the key actions that made MEDIA successful will continue.

The open letter celebrates MEDIA's role in promoting cultural diversity, artistic freedom, jobs, innovation and European soft power, and calls for the programme's future to be secured and its resources reinforced.

➡️ The petition is still open, link in our story. Add your name now.

💕“Im Prinzip Familie” wieder auf großer Leinwand in Berlin – zum perfekten Zeitpunkt, denn Daniel Abmas berührender Einblick in den Alltag der Jugendhilfe ist für den Deutschen @filmpreis nominiert!🥳

Der Film begleitet fünf Jungs in einer Wohngruppe im ländlichen Raum, die sich nach einem Zuhause sehnen, und die Menschen, die versuchen ihnen genau das zu geben.

Nach der Vorführung ist Regisseur Daniel Abma für ein Filmgespräch mit im Kino! Wir freuen uns auf ein tolles Gespräch und drücken schon jetzt die Daumen für eine Goldene Lola 🫶

📅 Wo: KinoKrokodil in Berlin
⏰ Wann: Mittwoch, 13. Mai, 20:00 Uhr
📍 Tickets: 8,50, ermäßigt 6,50 Euro – reservierbar auf der Website vom Kino Krokodil.

Karla ist verträumt, Karla ist charismatisch und Karla ist trans. 🏳️‍⚧️

🪢Acht Jahre lang begleitet der Regisseur Kani Lapuerta Karla beim Aufwachsen in der mexikanischen Kleinstadt Tepoztlán und bei ihrer Transition. Der Film zeigt Transition nicht als isolierten Moment, sondern als Teil eines längeren Prozesses, in dem Identität, Körper, Familie und Umgebung miteinander verwoben sind.🫂

📆Vom 8. – 16. Mai ist Kani Lapuerta auf Kinotour durch Deutschland unterwegs – und stoppt auch bei uns in Leipzig und Halle.🍿

“Niñxs – Das Leben glitzert" 🪩✨ ist ein berührender, Mut machender Film über Kindheit, Kreativität und Selbstermächtigung.

Wir finden: Ein wirklich starkes Plädoyer für eine Welt mit mehr Glitzer, in der alle einfach sie selbst sein dürfen. 🕊️ Große Empfehlung!

Viel Spaß beim Screening und dem Publikumsgespräch im Anschluss. 💞

Hard Facts:

📅 Sonntag, 10.05.2026
⏰ 20:15 Uhr
📍 @passagekinosleipzig

📅 Sonntag, 10.05.2026
⏰ 14:00 Uhr
📍@puschkino_halle

#DokLeipzig

Filmmakers and producers! 👋 Apply for this three-day workshop if:

🌒 you’re developing your first animated documentary
🌓 you're eager to explore the international landscape of the animation industry
🌕 you’re a professional producer

Let’s explore the landscape of the animation industry! Together, we‘ll tackle topics like project development, production and distribution. We‘re thrilled to continue the collaboration between @ceeanimationworkshop and @dokleipzig for the fourth Animation Lab!

The Lab takes place 26—28 October in Leipzig, alongside the festival programme. A full accreditation is part of the deal. Join us now! 🚀

Find all info in bio @dokleipzig
💘 Your deadline: 1 July

Filmmakers and producers! 👋 Apply for this three-day workshop if:

🌒 you’re developing your first animated documentary
🌓 you're eager to explore the international landscape of the animation industry
🌕 you’re a professional producer

Let’s explore the landscape of the animation industry! Together, we‘ll tackle topics like project development, production and distribution. We‘re thrilled to continue the collaboration between @ceeanimationworkshop and @dokleipzig for the fourth Animation Lab!

The Lab takes place 26—28 October in Leipzig, alongside the festival programme. A full accreditation is part of the deal. Join us now! 🚀

Find all info in bio @dokleipzig
💘 Your deadline: 1 July

Filmmakers and producers! 👋 Apply for this three-day workshop if:

🌒 you’re developing your first animated documentary
🌓 you're eager to explore the international landscape of the animation industry
🌕 you’re a professional producer

Let’s explore the landscape of the animation industry! Together, we‘ll tackle topics like project development, production and distribution. We‘re thrilled to continue the collaboration between @ceeanimationworkshop and @dokleipzig for the fourth Animation Lab!

The Lab takes place 26—28 October in Leipzig, alongside the festival programme. A full accreditation is part of the deal. Join us now! 🚀

Find all info in bio @dokleipzig
💘 Your deadline: 1 July

👏 HUGE NEWS this year: We're now also calling for feature animated projects for the DOK Co-Pro Market! 🙂‍↕

Send us your creative, author-driven projects in development or early stage of production. Get matched with potential partners for co-production, financing and distribution – and let's see how coming to Leipzig can help your project take off ✨

Everything we're looking for, as feature or series:
🥁 documentary projects
🥁 animated documentary projects
🥁 new: fully animated projects!

The 22nd DOK Co-Pro Market, taking place 26–27 October is ready for you to apply now. And we CANNOT wait to meet the next stars of animated film!

⏰ Your deadline: 1 July.
💌 Our link in bio: Taking you straight to the application and all information you might need.

#DokLeipzig

👏 HUGE NEWS this year: We're now also calling for feature animated projects for the DOK Co-Pro Market! 🙂‍↕

Send us your creative, author-driven projects in development or early stage of production. Get matched with potential partners for co-production, financing and distribution – and let's see how coming to Leipzig can help your project take off ✨

Everything we're looking for, as feature or series:
🥁 documentary projects
🥁 animated documentary projects
🥁 new: fully animated projects!

The 22nd DOK Co-Pro Market, taking place 26–27 October is ready for you to apply now. And we CANNOT wait to meet the next stars of animated film!

⏰ Your deadline: 1 July.
💌 Our link in bio: Taking you straight to the application and all information you might need.

#DokLeipzig

👏 HUGE NEWS this year: We're now also calling for feature animated projects for the DOK Co-Pro Market! 🙂‍↕

Send us your creative, author-driven projects in development or early stage of production. Get matched with potential partners for co-production, financing and distribution – and let's see how coming to Leipzig can help your project take off ✨

Everything we're looking for, as feature or series:
🥁 documentary projects
🥁 animated documentary projects
🥁 new: fully animated projects!

The 22nd DOK Co-Pro Market, taking place 26–27 October is ready for you to apply now. And we CANNOT wait to meet the next stars of animated film!

⏰ Your deadline: 1 July.
💌 Our link in bio: Taking you straight to the application and all information you might need.

#DokLeipzig

❗Oskar-nominierter Dokumentarfilm zurück in Leipzig! „Cutting Through Rocks“ hat 2025 auch unseren Publikumspreis gewonnen und ist damit eine doppelte Kinoempfehlung – von der Academy und von Leipzig selbst. 💕 Save the Date: 19. Mai

In einem iranischen Dorf, in dem patriarchale Strukturen das Leben bestimmen, setzt sich Sara Shahverdi mit Entschlossenheit für Veränderung ein. Die 37-Jährige, geschieden und kinderlos, ist leidenschaftliche Motorradfahrerin und wurde als erste Frau in den Gemeinderat gewählt. ✊

Der Film von Sara Khaki und Mohammadreza Eyni fängt die herrschenden Machtstrukturen ebenso präzise ein wie Gesten der Solidarität und Selbstbestimmung. Unbedingter Filmtipp zum Deutschen Diversity-Tag!

Wann: 19. Mai, 19:30 Uhr
Wo: @cinematheque.leipzig
Sprache: Aserbaidschanisch, Farsi mit englischen Untertiteln
Tickets: über die @cinematheque.leipzig

❗Oskar-nominierter Dokumentarfilm zurück in Leipzig! „Cutting Through Rocks“ hat 2025 auch unseren Publikumspreis gewonnen und ist damit eine doppelte Kinoempfehlung – von der Academy und von Leipzig selbst. 💕 Save the Date: 19. Mai

In einem iranischen Dorf, in dem patriarchale Strukturen das Leben bestimmen, setzt sich Sara Shahverdi mit Entschlossenheit für Veränderung ein. Die 37-Jährige, geschieden und kinderlos, ist leidenschaftliche Motorradfahrerin und wurde als erste Frau in den Gemeinderat gewählt. ✊

Der Film von Sara Khaki und Mohammadreza Eyni fängt die herrschenden Machtstrukturen ebenso präzise ein wie Gesten der Solidarität und Selbstbestimmung. Unbedingter Filmtipp zum Deutschen Diversity-Tag!

Wann: 19. Mai, 19:30 Uhr
Wo: @cinematheque.leipzig
Sprache: Aserbaidschanisch, Farsi mit englischen Untertiteln
Tickets: über die @cinematheque.leipzig

🥳 We already reached over 1000 films in our entries and love to see this number climbing steadily. To keep up, we’re already in the thick of the viewing marathon, with the help of our fantastic selection committee. But who exactly is sifting through your films, with a critical yet enthusiastic eye? 🥁

Alongside festival director Ola Staszel and programme coordinators Lina Dinkla, Jana Kraft and Vika Leshchenko, we're happy to welcome (back):

💐 André Eckardt, Borjana Gaković, Jan Künemund, James Lattimer, Anke Leweke, Seggen Mikael, Anca Păunescu, Franka Sachse, Carolin Weidner, Annina Wettstein and Luc-Carolin Ziemann!

🤝Get to know the fields they come from and the film or research interests that shape their work by heading to the link in bio.

... OR apply with your film RIGHT NOW and become the next committee favourite for a grand DOK Leipzig premiere! ✨ Deadline 1 July!

Photos: Alejandra Arevalo, Oliver Dietze, Priscillia Grubo, Susann Jehnichen, Nadja Klier, Adrien Michel