Deadline: 3 February 2025
The DOK.fest München and VFF Verwertungsgesellschaft der Film und Fernsehproduzenten mbH are pleased to announce the 8th VFF Documentary Film Production Award, which will be presented at the 40th DOK.fest München, taking place in May 2025.
This unique award recognises the role of production in the creation of current documentary feature films.
The award is donated by the VFF Verwertungsgesellschaft der Film und Fernsehproduzenten mbH.The award goes to the producer of the film. The award ceremony will take place within the festival programme of DOK.fest München.
Producers are cordially invited to submit their current documentary films!
Aim
- The VFF Documentary Film Production Award at DOK.fest München explicitly recognises the role of production in the creation of current documentary feature films.
Award 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:
- Feature film production with a minimum length of 72 minutes.
- 51% German production participation.
- Publication after 1 January 2024.
- If your film has already participated in a previous DOK.fest München edition, it cannot be resubmitted.
- University films (including graduation films) are not permitted.
- Cinema exploitation may already have begun.
- Two to three public screenings at DOK.fest München 2025 are obligatory.
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.
Application Requirements
- Statement of the producer on the outstanding importance of the production for the film (max. 3000 characters).
- Short biographies of the producer and other key participants (max. 700 characters per biography).
- Short presentation of the production company (max. 700 characters).
- A complete and clear breakdown of the financing and budget plan (all information is kept strictly confidential).
For more information, visit DOK.fest.
