CPH:DOX 2027 Accepts Interactive Documentary, VR, AR and Installations Until 3 November
CPH:DOX, Copenhagen's international documentary film festival, has an open submission channel for the 2027 edition that includes interactive art as well as film. Formats named in the official regulations include virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed media and installations. The upcoming event takes place in Copenhagen on 10–21 March 2027.
Which projects can be entered?
The festival allows documentary films of any duration and specified interactive formats, including VR, AR and installations. Artists working with documentary-based XR, spatial narratives, experimental non-fiction and immersive media should compare their work with the current submission rules to decide which programme or route applies.
An installation or mixed-media project may involve special technical requirements, presentation methods and equipment. Prepare a description that makes the audience experience understandable, not simply a list of hardware or software.
The key 3 November deadline has a condition
According to the organiser, 1 September 2026 was the submission deadline for films or projects completed before that date. For films completed after 1 September, the later deadline is 3 November 2026, covering all time zones throughout the day.
The rules specify that a project can be registered by 3 November without a final preview link if a viewing copy is not ready, but the registration must include at least its synopsis and credits. Do not assume that this flexibility extends to older completed films or all installations; check the full festival regulations.
How to apply
The festival uses its own registration system, in which first-time applicants create a profile and returning entrants may reuse a prior account. Review the submission guide, choose the appropriate film or project category, complete the form and keep copies of the confirmation and any screener credentials.
The organiser also runs CPH:FORUM and CPH:ROUGHCUT for film-industry projects, whose deadlines and eligibility must be evaluated separately. They are not interchangeable with the general film and interactive artwork application.
About the organiser and final checks
CPH:DOX is an established international documentary festival that presents work in cinemas and across industry platforms. The official 2027 schedule gives 10–21 March for the in-person festival, with additional online programming published separately.
Verify the most recent eligibility dates, fees, rights warranties, premiere requirements, technical files and exhibition conditions using the original rules before completing registration. Questions about film submissions can be sent to submissions@cphdox.dk.
Official application and final checks
Details and deadlines can be updated by the organiser. Read the official rules and use only the official submission route before paying fees, sharing documents or submitting work. Information reviewed on 23 October 2026.