Tier 2
Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival
Prizren, Kosovo
- Submission deadline
- 31 March 2027
- Entry fee
- from EUR 9
- Premiere
- National premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 1 October 2026
About Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival
Chennai International Documentary and Short Film Festival is the only event in Chennai exclusively organised for documentaries. The festival has brought in many renowned filmmakers from across India to the city in the past. The festival has also collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Anna University, Tamilnadu Government MGR Film and TV Institute, Chennai Institute of Journalism, Asian College of Journalism, Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation - Chennai Campus, SRM University, ICAT Design and Media College, Madras University, Loyola College, Madras Christian College, Ethiraj College
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
EFA Short · European Film Awards — Best European Short Film
Auto-added from official EFA Short qualifying list (2026). Verify against current regulations.
Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival is around 31 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival?
Submitting to Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival costs from EUR 9 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival require a premiere?
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Is Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival held?
Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival takes place in Prizren, Kosovo.
Is Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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