Atlanta Documentary Film Festival Awards

Best Feature Documentary – Top honor for a feature-length documentary.
Best Short Documentary – Recognizes excellence in a short documentary.
Best Local Documentary – For a standout Georgia-made documentary.
Best Student Documentary – Honors exceptional student work.
Best Director (Feature & Short) – For outstanding direction in a documentary.
Jury Award (Feature & Short) – Selected by the festival jury for overall excellence.
Audience Choice Award (Feature & Short) – Chosen by festival audiences.
Documentary Spirit Award – For a film that embodies the heart of ATL DOC.
Emerging Voice Award – For a rising filmmaker showing strong potential.
Visionary Filmmaker Award – For an original and bold creative vision.
Innovative Filmmaking Award – For creativity and experimentation in form.

Selected winners will receive a one-of-a-kind crystal award and featured recognition across our platforms.