16TH 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

Applications will be open from August 20, 2025 until Friday, October 3, 2025 at 18.00, the deadline for the pre-selection.

Application Start Date: August 20, 2025

Application Deadline: October 3, 2025

Preselection Results Announcement Date: October 10, 2025

Selection Committee Evaluation Date: November 6-9, 2025

Announcement of Results and Award Ceremony: November 9, 2025