About This Festival
The Documentaries Without Borders International Film Festival stands out as a beacon of innovation in the dynamic world of filmmaking. Unlike traditional festivals that pit films against one another, we evaluate each film individually based on its inherent value and merit.
By focusing on the individual strengths and qualities of each film, our judges can delve deeper into the creative vision and technical execution of your work without being swayed by others' performances.
Important Note: Winning an award in a subcategory does NOT qualify for online screening or sending to our distributors. If your film did not make official selection status, we encourage you to request feedback and resubmit for free after improvements.
Awards Scale
In order of importance
- BEST OF FESTIVAL
- BEST OF SHOW
- OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
- EXCELLENCE
- EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
- MERIT
- KUDOS
