17TH TRT INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

TRT’s Great Support for the Universal Power of Documentary

TRT International Documentary Awards is a prestigious platform that brings together documentary creators from around the world. 16. The festival continues to support the transformative, thought-provoking and inspiring power of documentary by opening the door to productions from different geographies, cultures and narrative traditions.

Bringing together international film professionals, students and creative minds, this year’s competition offers not only awards but also a great opportunity for visibility, networking and long-term collaborations.

4. COMPETITION CALENDAR

• Application Start Date: 09 October 2026

• Application Deadline: 03 April 2026, 18:00

• Pre-Selection Results Announcement: 10 April 2026

• Final Jury Evaluation: 17 May 2026

• Announcement of Results and Award Ceremony: 17 May 2026