The 12th edition of DOKUFEST, the International Documentary and Short Film Festival, started on Saturday, August 17th in the premises of Kino Lumbardhi. 

DOKUFEST is the largest film event in Kosovo*. The Festival is organized every August in the historical town of Prizren which attracts numerous international and regional artists. 

Every year films are screened twice a day in three open air cinemas as well as in two regular cinemas. Except for its films, the festival is also well-known for lively nights after the screening. Various events happen within the scope of the festival such as workshops, DokuPhoto exhibitions, festival camping and concerts, creating an irresistible atmosphere.

Doku Nights

The Festival consists of seven competition categories. Balkan Docs Competition, International Docs-Features Competition, International Docs-Shorts Competition, Human Rights Docs Competition, International Short Competition, National Short Competition and Youth Competition.

The international juries, comprised of acclaimed filmmakers and professionals, will be watching and evaluating a total of 106 films competing in this year’s edition.