Deadline: 1 February 2024
The DOK.fest München and VFF Verwertungsgesellschaft der Film und Fernsehproduzenten mbH are pleased to announce the 7th VFF Documentary Film Production Award at the 39th DOK.fest München 2024.
Being a producer for documentary films means one thing above all: having courage. The VFF Documentary Film Production Award, unique in Germany, recognises the role of production in the creation of current cinema documentary film projects.
Prize Information
- The award is sponsored by the VFF Verwertungsgesellschaft der Film und Fernsehproduzenten mbH and comes with prize money of 7.500 euros.
- The award ceremony takes place during the DOK.fest München.
Eligibility Criteria
- Films that meet the following criteria are eligible for submission to the VFF Documentary Film Production Award:
- Cinema film production with a minimum length of 72 minutes
- 51% German production participation
- Publication after 1 January 2023
- Public screening at DOK.fest München 2024 possible (cinema exploitation may have already begun)
- If your film has already participated in a previous DOK.fest München edition, a new submission is not possible.
- University films (including graduation films) are not permitted.
- English or German subtitles are required for the viewing process. An exception exists for submissions in German, English, French and Spanish.
Selection Criteria
- The selection for the VFF Documentary Film Production Award takes place according to the criteria listed below. It is the responsibility of the producer to present the special production performance to the jury through the documents to be submitted:
- Commitment of the production in choosing a challenging subject
- Commitment and creativity in putting together the financing
- Creative / innovative evaluation of the film
- Creative input from the production.
For more information, visit DOK.fest München.
