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01/09/2013
High-quality art house cinema, superbly narrated stories, a critical eye, subtle observation, tracing back history and scrutinizing the "memory of images"
Founded in 1955, Leipzig is one of the oldest Documentary Festivals around. It has become the central meeting point for German documentary film with a widespread international presence. To help German and international producers with networking, the event offers them access to potential project financiers and television program editors.
During the Cold War, the festival was a unique place of encounter and exchange for film-makers from East and West. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Leipzig Festival has developed into one of the most dynamic festivals for documentary and animated film, providing a high-quality programme and – since 2004 – additional industry offers.
Artistic animated film is an integral part of the festival for decades and is represented with its own, independent competition since 1995. This 'twin-track character' makes Leipzig unique in the festival landscape. Traditionally, the Leipzig Festival stands for films advocating peace and human dignity. In view of its varied and exciting history, it celebrates freedom of mind and speech, as well as pointedly illustrated images.
Film categories accepted
- Documentary films of any lenght
- Animated films of up to 45 min
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Animadoc films of any length
Deadline for submission
- May to July
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