Awaiting Winners
1 Oscar-qualifying award will be announced by Nov 22, 2026.
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Qualifying Awards
Winners of these awards qualify for Oscar consideration.
IDFA Award for Best Short Documentary
Documentary
Lineup not yet announced. Check back as the festival date approaches.
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Best Short Documentary qualifies. Dates approximate — typically late November. | Moved 2027->2028 on 2026-10-25: this edition runs after the 99th qualifying window (Oct 1 2025 - Sep 30 2026) closed, so its winners qualify for the 100th Oscars, not the 99th.