Film criteria

The film award honours a documentary film that focuses on the human being in a changing world of work. The film should deal with work-related topics such as physical and psychosocial conditions, risks at work, workers’ rights, health and safety aspects or the effects of political and economic change on the way we work and live. Another focus could be on groups facing particular challenges, such as migrant workers, women, young and ageing workers.

The Healthy Workplaces Film Award is given to an authored, creative and artistic documentary with a specific point of view that convinces the jury by its compelling storytelling, strong characters and excellent filmmaking skills regarding camera work, sound and montage.

DOK Leipzig stands for films dedicated to peace and dignity of mankind. The films presented in the documentary film competitions must not have been publicly screened in Germany before. World, international or European premieres will be favoured.