Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival

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Arts & CultureTel Aviv
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration10 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts status as Israel's only major festival
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ILS
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival in Tel Aviv

Docaviv, founded in 1999, runs each May at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and additional venues as Israel's largest dedicated documentary film festival, screening Israeli and international non-fiction cinema across competitive and non-competitive sections with accompanying panels and filmmaker Q&As. Israeli and international non-fiction cinema screens at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and additional venues each May, in Israel's largest festival dedicated entirely to documentary film, founded in 1999.

Docaviv was founded in 1999 and runs each May in Tel Aviv, screening at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and additional venues as the largest and most significant documentary film festival in Israel, dedicated entirely to non-fiction cinema rather than treating documentary as a secondary strand within a broader feature film festival.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its status as Israel's only major festival dedicated entirely to documentary film, rather than treating non-fiction as a secondary strand within a broader feature festival, gives Docaviv a specific role as the flagship annual showcase for the country's documentary filmmaking industry

02

The mystery stays covered

Its status as Israel's only major festival dedicated entirely to documentary film, rather than treating non-fiction as a secondary strand within a broader feature festival, gives Docaviv a specific role as the flagship annual showcase for the country's documentary filmmaking industry

03

The city starts moving

That singular focus has made it the first stop many Israeli documentary filmmakers consider when a new project nears completion

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Its dedicated focus on documentary and non-fiction film specifically

Water and renewal

Living ritual

including competitive awards for Israeli documentary filmmaking

The sacred route

Living ritual

has been Docaviv's consistent identity since its 1999 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, no dress code.

Safety

Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Tel Aviv you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

ILS

Family friendly

unknown

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Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Tel Aviv you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival?

Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 28 May–6 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tel Aviv, Israel. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

10 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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