The GOLDEN TREE International Documentary Film Festival (GTIDFF), which takes place every fall in Frankfurt, Germany, and is now in its 5th year, aims to encourage greater global attention on documentary film and to promote quality films focusing on diverse civilizations and cultures from across the world. The festival has become an important bridge for cultural content linking eastern and western documentary markets and is establishing itself as a valuable resource for distribution within China and development of content between China and the world.
GTIDFF encourages the submission of films from all countries. We look for films with a focus on our changing world that express unique perspective, that highlight innovation or perhaps capture a dying tradition. Culture is a broad topic, replete with multiple interpretations and we promote the examination and expression of all. Our aim each year is to produce a program that provides our audiences with meaningful and thought-provoking questions about the world we live in.
There is no registration fee. Proof of registration entitles you to two (2) free passes the Golden Tree Festival, giving you access to all industry activities.
The Organizing Committee also engages in the market, connecting filmmakers with opportunities for distribution as well as produces an annual industry forum where projects in development are linked with possible funding or co-production. Please see our website for more details on project submission and lab participation.
Theme, Time and Location
2020 Theme: Technical Development and the Roots of Culture
Festival date TBA : 10.22-10.25 2020
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Accepting submission between : November 15th, 2019 - May 15th, 2020
1. Golden Tree Award, Prize: 5000 EUR
2. Best Feature Film, Prize: 5000 EUR
3. Best Medium-Length Documentary, Prize: 3000 EUR
4. Best Short Documentary, Prize: 2000 EUR
5. Best Director, 2000 EUR
6. Best Cinematography Prize: 2000 EUR
7. Best Editing, Prize: 2000 EUR
8. Best Musical Score, Prize: 2000 EUR
9. Best Emerging Filmmaker，Prize: 1500 EUR
10. Best Youth, Prize: 2000 EUR
11. Special Jury Award, Prize: 5000 EUR