Bangkok International Documentary Awards 2023

Bangkok International Documentary Awards (BKK DOC) is calling for documentary submissions, to be screened in Bangkok and online in December 2023. The theme is “Visions on Asia" and all documentaries must be in line with this theme.

BKK DOC brings documentaries from all over the world to Thailand, and it brings Southeast Asian documentaries to the attention of professionals from other parts of the world.

BKK DOC accept all forms and genres of documentary, and has 21 categories, including: 

• Best Thai Documentary 
• Best Chinese Documentary 
• Best Asian Documentary
• Best Woman Director 
• Best Documentary on LGBTQ+ 

Each Award categories features 2–5 nominees. Award winners are revealed in November during a special event in Bangkok as well as streamed live on social media.

The revenue generated by the screenings (online and offline) for BKK DOC will be shared with the film owners on a fair and reasonable basis set by BKK DOC.

BKK DOC application guidelines  

Deadline: 30 June (regular) and 31 July 2023 (late)