Durham, N.C. — This year’s Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, known for being a qualifying event for the Academy Award® Documentary Short Film category and the Producers Guild of America Awards, has announced its 2025 award winners. The festival distributed nine awards amounting to a total of $45,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers who have shown exceptional skill and artistic vision in documentary filmmaking.
Brittany Shyne’s “Seeds” was honored with the prestigious Full Frame Grand Jury Award, highlighting its standout storytelling and cinematic craftsmanship. Another notable mention, “The Perfect Neighbor” directed by Geeta Gandbhir, received the Full Frame Grand Jury Special Jury Award, recognized for its innovative approach and impactful narrative.
In the short film category, “perfectly a strangeness” directed by Alison McAlpine took home the Full Frame Jury Award for Best Short, an award presented by Drs. Barbra and Andrew Rothschild, for its unique perspective and artistic expression.
Amber Fares’ “Coexistence, My Ass!” won the Center for Documentary Studies Filmmaker Award, granted by Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies. The film was praised for its engaging content and provocative exploration of societal themes.
The Charles E. Guggenheim Emerging Artist Award was bestowed upon Marie-Magdalena Kochová for her film “The Other One.” This award, presented by the Charles E. Guggenheim Family, is dedicated to up-and-coming filmmakers who demonstrate extraordinary potential in documentary filmmaking.
Rebecca Blöcher’s “Mama Micra” received the John Franklin Humanities Institute Award from the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke University, with honorable mentions going to Alison McAlpine’s “perfectly a strangeness” and Yumeng He’s “The Other Side of the Mountain.” These awards recognize films that contribute significantly to the understanding of humanities.
Yasmin van Dorp’s “The Spectacle” was presented with the Full Frame President’s Award by Duke University, celebrating its artistic integrity and contribution to the documentary genre.
The Kathleen Bryan Edwards Award for Human Rights went to “Speak,” co-directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman. This award, backed by the Julian Price Family Foundation in memory of Melanie Taylor, honors documentaries that address critical human rights issues.
Audience awards, which reflect the preferences of festival attendees, were given to “The Devil Is Busy” co-directed by Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir for the short category, and “Come See Me in the Good Light” by Ryan White for the feature category. These awards are presented by Peter Lange in honor of Iris Tillman Hill, celebrating films that resonate deeply with viewers.
As the film industry continues to evolve, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival remains a significant platform for documentary filmmakers to showcase their work and gain recognition on an international scale.
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