The IDA Documentary Awards is the world's most prestigious event dedicated to the documentary genre, celebrating the best nonfiction films and programs of the year. It seeks to represent excellence in the documentary field from around the world by emerging and established documentarians.

Key Dates​

• Shortlist Announcement: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
• IDA Member Viewing Begins with all Shortlisted Films: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
• Nominee Announcement: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
• IDA Member Voting Begins: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
• IDA Member Voting Ends: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
• Virtual Awards Ceremony: December 12, 2023, 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET  
  on documentary.org & all IDA social channels.
• IDA Member Viewing Platform Closes: December 31, 2023