CPH:DOX — Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival 2027

About CPH:DOX

Founded in 2003, CPH:DOX is Copenhagen’s international documentary film festival. Its programme presents documentary as a creative and civic form, connecting films with talks, debates, artist conversations and other public events.

The festival also has a substantial industry dimension through initiatives including CPH:CONFERENCE, CPH:MARKET, CPH:LAB and CPH:FORUM. Its stated mission is to support documentary as an art form and as a medium capable of conveying knowledge, encouraging reflection and contributing to democratic dialogue.

CPH:DOX 2027

CPH:DOX returns to Copenhagen from 10 to 21 March 2027, followed by an online programme from 18 March to 4 April 2027.

The current call covers documentary films of any duration as well as interactive formats including VR, AR, mixed media and installations.

Current Submission Deadline

For films completed after 1 September 2026, the current submission deadline is 3 November 2026.

Films can be registered by 3 November 2026 with at least a synopsis and credits, with the preview link following by 25 November 2026. Work-in-progress preview versions are accepted.

Premiere and Eligibility Position

Films premiered after 1 April 2026 are eligible to apply. Competition selections prioritise World, International and European premieres, while non-competitive film sections require a Danish premiere.

The festival determines programme and competition placement for submitted films.

Interactive Submissions

Interactive submissions include VR / AR / Mixed Media / Installation. The current deadline is 3 November 2026. This route uses an open runtime framework and follows its own premiere criteria under the current rules.

Positioning a Project for CPH:DOX

AD1 FILM can review a project’s festival fit, premiere position and submission materials, then position the work within a wider documentary-festival strategy.