Iowa City International Documentary Festival (IC DOCS)April 20-22, 2017

Entering our 14th year in 2017, the Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival (IC DOCS) is an annual event committed to engaging local audiences by exhibiting a broad range of contemporary short films (under 30 minutes) that explore the boundaries of documentary and non-fiction filmmaking.

UPCOMING DEADLINEJanuary 31, 2017 - Regular DeadlineFebruary 28, 2017 - Late DeadlineView submission details here.

MISSION AND OBJECTIVEWe seek to create a diverse program that covers a broad range of forms, modes, and styles—from conventional documentary, to experimental non-fiction and new genres. 

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVALThe Iowa City Documentary Film Festival is an international festival run and organized by students at the University of Iowa. The festival, in its 14th year, challenges conventional modes of thinking about art, documentation, and non-fiction. Recent jurors for the festival include John Gianvito, Monica Savirón, Kevin B. Lee, and Dani Leventhal. More information about the festival and previous programs can be found at the IC DOCS website. Questions about the festival can be sent to [email protected].