Created by the Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center, Docu Rough Cut Boutique is the leading regional program for documentaries in the editing stage from Southeast Europe and the Caucuses. It is famous for its boutique format, which includes only five selected projects. The programme is organized in three working modules: Sofia, Cluj and Sarajevo. The workshop programme is based on tailor-made coaching, editing tutorials, group sessions and individual meetings with renowned documentary experts and professionals.
Avanpost Award
€20,000 in kind
HBO Award
€2,000
DOK Leipzig Preview Award
An invitation to participate in DOK Preview International at DOK Leipzig 2026, a presentation platform showcasing creative documentary projects seeking gap financing, sales and distribution partners, and festival premiere opportunities. The selected team will also take part in an online preparation workshop ahead of the event. The award includes complimentary Industry accreditations and three nights of accommodation for up to two team members.
Movies that Matter Award
Includes accreditation, travel, and accommodation for one representative of the film (director or producer) to attend the Movies that Matter Festival. During the festival, the selected participant will take part in a tailor-made one-on-one programme designed to foster networking and professional connections, while also receiving the opportunity to apply for the festival's Film & Impact programme to further strengthen the film's outreach and social impact.
JURY
Eugen Kelemen
AVANPOST
Carmina Orozco Lopez
Dok Leipzig
Eric Seleky
Movies that Matter
Hanka Kastelicova
HBO
