Welcome to DokumentART

dokumentART is an esteemed European film festival held in Neubrandenburg, Germany, dedicated to showcasing innovative short and

middle lenght films that explore the theme of "future" in its broadest sense. Now celebrating its 31st edition in 2025, the

festival offers a dynamic platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to present their work to a diverse audience. 

What sets dokumentART apart is its commitment to discovering new talents — each year, the festival especially focuses on providing

an opportunity for young, not yet established filmmakers to share their unique visions with the world.

Festival Highlights:

• Diverse Film Categories: dokumentART welcomes a wide array of genres, including documentaries, fiction, and animated films.
  The festival seeks entries that transcend traditional genre boundaries, embracing both tradition and avant-garde elements. 
  This diverse approach encourages filmmakers to push creative boundaries and offer fresh perspectives on global themes.

• Focus on New Talents: While established filmmakers are welcome, dokumentART is particularly dedicated to giving emerging 
  filmmakers a platform to showcase their work. The festival actively seeks out new, innovative voices in the world of cinema, 
  offering them the opportunity to present their stories to a wider audience and gain invaluable exposure in the industry.

• European Focus: The festival places a special emphasis on European cinema, offering a unique forum for productions from 
  Eastern and Central Europe. Each year, a different European film school is highlighted, fostering collaboration and exchange 
  among young filmmakers from across the continent.

• Awards and Recognitions: dokumentART honors outstanding films with several awards:

  • Latücht-Award: Presented by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 
    this award includes a €5,000 cash prize.

  • City of Neubrandenburg Award: A €2,000 cash prize given to a film that demonstrates courage and artistic ambition, 
    transcending traditional genre boundaries.

  • Members-Jury Award: Offered by the Film & Media Association Latücht, this award carries a €1,000 cash prize.

  • Student Union Award: Presented by students of the University of Neubrandenburg and the University of Greifswald, 
    this €1,000 cash prize is awarded to a promising film.

• Additional Programs: Beyond screenings, dokumentART enriches the cultural landscape with workshops, lectures, and special 
  events to provide spaces for in-depth discussion on forward-thinking topics and foster meaningful community engagement.

Upcoming Festival Details:

• Dates: October 7–11, 2025

• Film Submissions: Open from April 1, 2025, via FilmFreeway

We invite filmmakers, especially those with fresh and innovative ideas, to take part in this exciting event and contribute to 
the ongoing conversation about our shared future.