Discover Stories That Matter
At DOC SCREENINGS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, we believe in the transformative power of documentaries.
The festival is dedicated to showcasing powerful, thought-provoking documentaries from filmmakers around the globe. Whether you cover social issues, historical events, environmental topics, or personal stories, we provide a platform for your voice to be heard.
Why Participate?
Festival Highlights
Venue: Experience the rich culture of Tbilisi, Georgia, and connect with an international audience on our Festival Channel.
Jury Awards: Our professional jury, comprising award-winning filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content buyers, will recognize the best films and scripts.
Social Media Promotions: We promote selected films on our social media platforms, increasing visibility and engagement.
Fan Award: Garner the most social media reactions and win the coveted Fan Award.
Audience Votes: Engage with live audiences and online viewers who will vote for their favorite projects, culminating in the Festival Winner award.
Unique Trophies: Winners at the venue will receive a handcrafted, personalized trophy with their name and film title.
Digital Diplomas & Certificates: All winners will also receive digital diplomas and certificates, perfect for showcasing their achievement.
Awards and Recognition
Our festival is proud to offer a range of awards judged by an esteemed panel of award-winning filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content buyers.
In addition to the Jury Awards, we celebrate audience engagement through our Fan Award, given to the film that garners the most social media reactions.
The audience at our Tbilisi venue and the Festival Channel also play a crucial role in selecting the Festival Winner, who receives a hand-made, personalized trophy
Jury Awards
Best Feature Documentary (51min and longer)
Best Short Documentary (50 min and shorter)
Best Social Documentary
Best Health / Disability Documentary
Best Art /Experimental Documentary
Best Science / Educational Documentary
Best Music / Dance Documentary
Best Family / Teen / Children Documentary
Best Nature / Ecology / Environmental Documentary
Best Sports Documentary
Best Director
Audience Awards
Fan Award: Most social media reactions
Channel Audience Award: Audience vote on the Festival Channel
Festival Winner: Audience vote at the venue
All Winners
Receive digital diplomas and certificates
Gain recognition and exposure across our social media platforms
Venues
Join us in Tbilisi, a city known for its rich culture and cinematic history, where our physical festival takes place in premier venues.
Can't make it in person? No problem! Our Festival Channel ensures that your film reaches a global audience.
Engage with viewers, receive instant feedback, and be part of a worldwide celebration of cinema.
Social Media Engagement
Our festival leverages the power of social media to boost your film’s visibility.
Engage with fans, receive real-time feedback, and compete for the coveted Fan Award.
Our dedicated social media campaigns ensure that your film reaches a wide and diverse audience, maximizing your exposure.
Our Participants Say
DOC SCREENINGS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Films accepted:
Genre, theme: documentary
Duration: Any
Production completed: 2019 and newer
Language: English or English subtitles for any other languages
Submission Categories:
Best Feature Documentary (51min and longer)
Best Short Documentary (50 min and shorter)
Best Social Documentary
Best Health / Disability Documentary
Best Art /Experimental Documentary
Best Science / Educational Documentary
Best Music / Dance Documentary
Best Family / Teen / Children Documentary
Best Nature / Ecology / Environmental Documentary
Best Sports Documentary
Best Director
All the selected films have the opportunity to be presented to film buyers, channels, and streaming services.
All the winners receive Award signs, Certificates, and laurels.
The Festival Winner receives the Trophy
Upcoming event
The 5th edition DOC SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
March 20th-22nd, 2025
A journey into the heart of human experiences, told through the lens of compelling documentaries. All the films are demonstrated in their original language with English subtitles.