One of the declared aims of the Kassel Dokfest is to present regional works next to the works of international filmmakers and artists – on equal terms. The festival program includes 28 experimental, animation, fiction or documentary films of filmmakers from Northern Hesse. A selection of 16 works competes in the regional competition for the Golden Hercules (€3,500). The commitment to the region is very important for the Kassel Dokfest. The concept of equal status for regional and international works is unique and of great importance as a source of inspiration and a place of communication for the local scene.
Eligible for the regional program are works:
- whose directors reside in North Hesse, or
- whose directors are studying at the University of Kassel, the Kunsthochschule Kassel, or a comparable media institution in North Hesse, or
- which were realized and produced in North Hesse.
Selection committee 2024: Lili Hartwig, Marie Kersting, Frauke Rohenkohl, Gerhard Wissner, David Zabel