Tier 3
International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film
Leipzig, Germany
- Submission deadline
- 18 September 2026
- Entry fee
- from EUR 35
- Premiere
- National premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 2 October 2026
About International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film
DOK Leipzig is the International Festival for Documentary and Animated Film held annually in Leipzig, Germany. It features a selection of new documentary and animated films alongside extensive industry networking events like markets and workshops.
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.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Golden Dove – International Competition Short Animated Film to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Oscar Documentary Feature · Documentary Feature Film
Win Golden Dove – International Long Documentary Competition to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Golden Dove – International Short Documentary Competition to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film submission FAQ
When is the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film is around 18 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film?
Submitting to International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film costs from EUR 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film require a premiere?
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Is International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film an award qualifying festival?
Yes. International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film can qualify a film for BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film held?
International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film takes place in Leipzig, Germany.
Is International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film a scam, or is it legitimate?
International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film 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. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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