The Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival, also known as Kassel Dokfest, is an annual six-day event held in mid-November in Kassel, Germany, organized by Filmladen Kassel e.V.. It is a premier European event dedicated to non-fiction and experimental media, showcasing short and feature documentary films, and artistic-experimental productions. The festival's program also includes the trans-media section Monitoring, an exhibition of current video and media installations, and various educational initiatives. Known for its intimate atmosphere, it fosters dialogue between filmmakers, media artists, and audiences from around the world, bridging traditional cinema with digital avant-garde.