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INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY
The Meeting Point of Global Narratives
The International Professional Category of the TRT International Documentary Awards brings together documentary filmmakers from around the world...
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Powerful Frames That Tell the Truth
The National Professional Category recognizes documentary films produced in Turkey that feature local stories...
NATIONAL STUDENT FILMS CATEGORY
The Rising Voice of the New Generation of Documentary Filmmakers
The National Student Category of TRT International Documentary Awards is dedicated to the young talents...
PROJECT SUPPORT CATEGORY
From Dream to Reality: A Companion to Documentary Projects
This special program focuses on documentary projects in development that have not yet reached the shooting stage...
TRT International Documentary Awards
Competition Calendar
Applications Now Open
09.01.2026 Friday
TRT International Documentary Awards Competition will start on date announced in the competition calendar. No application is accepted before this date. No applications will be ccepted after the deadline.
Application Deadline
10.04.2026 Friday
No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Preliminary Qualification Results
17.04.2026 Friday
After the pre-selection jury evaluates the applications, successful candidates will be able to proceed to the next step.
Final Material Delivery
01.05.2026 Friday
Award Ceremony
07.06.2026 Sunday
TRT International Documentary Days
04–07 June 2026 (Thursday - Sunday)
TRT International Documentary Awards
Award Amounts
TRT INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AWARDS
APPLICATION STEPS
1
Wait for the Application Period to Start
TRT Documentary Awards Competition will start on the date announced in the competition calendar. No application is accepted before this date.
2
Complete the Required Information from the Application Panel
Fill in the application form. All information must be complete and correct.
3
Submit Your Application and Check Your Confirmation Mail
After completing your online application, do not forget to send a wet-signed printout of the form to the relevant TRT address by mail. Check the e-mail notifying you that your application has been successfully received.
4
Pre-Selection Jury Evaluation
The Pre-Screening Committee, consisting of experts in the field, evaluates your project idea according to criteria such as originality, applicability and technical competence.
5
Final Jury Evaluation
At this stage, the jury consists of respected names in the field of cinema. All applications are handled meticulously.
6
Announcement of Winning Projects
Announcement of the projects entitled to receive support as a result of the final evaluation. Announcement of the list of people who are entitled to attend the Award Ceremony.