BKK DOC Bangkok International Documentary Awards Festival
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BKK DOC Bangkok International Documentary Awards Festival is a Bangkok-based documentary film festival and international award competition that has run since 2018. It is notable for being described as Thailand’s first documentary international award competition with worldwide reach, with a strong focus on elevating non-fiction filmmaking from Asia and beyond through screenings, awards, and an international jury. It primarily showcases feature-length documentaries and uses the annual theme “Visions on Asia” to highlight regional and global non-fiction storytelling.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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