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Guardian, Arte Launch European Democracy Documentary Competition Deadline Sept. 14

8/12/2026

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The Guardian (UK) and Arte announced a European-democracy documentary competition that accepts entries up to 20 minutes, due by 14 September.
The winning film will be screened at DOK Leipzig in late October and will receive funding, editorial support and distribution via Guardian Documentaries and Arte.
Jess Gormley said the 20-minute limit encourages participation and that the 23-minute short “The Oath” led its subject to speak before the UK parliament.

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The Guardian (UK) and Arte announced a European-democracy documentary competition that accepts entries up to 20 minutes, due by 14 September.
The winning film will be screened at DOK Leipzig in late October and will receive funding, editorial support and distribution via Guardian Documentaries and Arte.
Jess Gormley said the 20-minute limit encourages participation and that the 23-minute short “The Oath” led its subject to speak before the UK parliament.