During his studies in film history, media and cultural studies in Weimar, Lyon, Rome and Leipzig Roland developed a strong passion for contemporary cinema and in particular for documentary film. Since 2008 he is working for DOK Leipzig in various positions. Alongside he gained experience in distribution as a sales and acquisitions executive at Taskovski Films. In 2013 he joined the DOK Industry department and primarily coordinates and selects film works for the DOK Film Market, DOK Leipzig’s market and distribution platform for completed documentary and animated films.

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DOK Leipzig is the oldest festival for documentary and animation film in the world and unique in offering this combination. It is guided by the values of diversity, human dignity, inclusion and peace. The festival presents about 200 artistically outstanding, socially relevant films, XR experiences and provides space for dialogue and debate. Furthermore, DOK Industry is Germany’s premier meeting place for the international documentary film industry. The platform welcomes some 1,600 trade visitors every year and offers them networking opportunities in an environment conducive to productivity.