Documentary Festivals

International documentary film festival where winning short documentaries become eligible for Academy Awards consideration.

International film festival showcasing documentary and feature films by filmmakers of African descent. The festival offers a high-profile platform for screenings, industry visibility, and professional networking.

US festival call for contemporary cinema with more than $180,000 in cash and in-kind support. Particularly suited to standout films from emerging filmmakers, high-quality new work, and films with strong premiere potential.

A leading Nordic showcase of international cinema, recognized as a key platform for launching new documentary and narrative works for theatrical distribution.

Major African festival in Ouagadougou for African and diaspora filmmakers.

Leading international documentary film festivals based in Asia, aims to promote ‘Peace, Life and Communication,’ through arts in documentary form.

Collectively curated film festival in France showcasing a small selection of independent feature films and documentaries, with sustained support for theatrical distribution in France.

Non-competitive international showcase in France presenting documentary, feature, and short films by established auteur filmmakers. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International call for entries with major competition sections for features, documentaries, animation, short films, and emerging Asian talent. Open to global submissions, with both competitive and panorama sections.

Oscar qualifying for live action, animation, and documentary shorts. Open to international features, documentaries, animation, and short films, with strong support for filmmakers at all stages.