The IDA Documentary Awards

The IDA Documentary Awards, presented by the International Documentary Association, honor excellence in documentary filmmaking. They recognize outstanding documentaries across various categories, celebrating storytelling that educates, inspires, or sheds light on important issues. The awards highlight the creativity, craftsmanship, and impact of filmmakers who use nonfiction cinema to inform and provoke thought. By spotlighting exceptional work, the IDA Documentary Awards aim to elevate documentary filmmaking as a vital and influential art form within the broader film industry.