The 17th edition of the TRT International Documentary Awards returns this year, once again bringing powerful stories about people, nature, life, and history to audiences around the world.
In line with its mission to support documentary storytelling, the competition is open not only to completed films that meet the entry requirements but also to projects still in the idea or story stage that have not yet entered production. Detailed information about the competition rules, schedule, awards, and application guidelines can be found on this link.
Participation is entirely free of charge.
Awards will be presented across four categories: International Category, National Professional Category, National Student Films Category, and Project Development Category. In total, 12 awards will be granted to outstanding works.
The deadline for submissions is 3 April 2026, with the results of the preliminary selection to be announced on 10 April 2026.
Jury evaluations will take place between 4-7 June 2026, and the winners will be honored at the official award ceremony on 7 June 2026.
