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2025 Atlanta Docufest Winners Announced!
The Atlanta Docufest proudly celebrates 20 years of stories that matter! This year, we honor an exceptional lineup of documentary filmmakers who have brought compelling, thought-provoking, and powerful stories to the screen.
2025 Atlanta Documentary Film Festival Award Winners
Best Documentary Feature
Recognizing the most outstanding feature-length documentary.
Clear Sky – Directors Shawn Clearsky Davis, Michael Del Monter
Best Documentary Short
Honoring the best short-form documentary under 45 minutes.
A Butterfly Has Been Released – Directors Jason Zamer, Jacob Ross, Barry Koch
Best Student Documentary
Celebrating emerging talent in documentary filmmaking from student directors.
When I'm In The Water – Director Kennedy Laylon
Best Local Documentary
Highlighting an outstanding documentary with strong local connections and Georgia-based filmmakers.
Ride in Paradise – Directors Kent Thalman, Anna Thalman
Best Director
Awarding excellence in directing across both feature and short films.
The Kids Are Not Alright - Director Mikaela Shwer
Jury Award
Awarding excellence in directing across both feature and short films.
Living UNDONE - Director Amanda Kasmira Cryer
Audience Choice Award
Voted on by the festival audience, celebrating a fan-favorite documentary.
On Beyond Fences - Directors Lara Jacqueline Hartzenbusch, Tom Donohue, Jack Kudas, Wes Smith, Silvia Sonntag
2025 Atlanta Docufest
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