“DIG announces the official opening for the 2026 edition of the DIG Awards, the international competition that for twelve years have been the benchmark for the best documentary filmmakers and journalists on the planet, and that will be presented during the next edition of DIG Festival, scheduled in Modena from 23 to 27 September 2026.

“The DIG Awards acknowledge excellence in journalism and encourage the work of reporters who use video and audio to investigate current social, economic, technological, environmental and political issues.”

Deadlines:

• “Video” and “Audio & Podcast” categories: June 6, 2026 (non-monetary prizes; opportunity to be screened at the 2026 DIG Festival, September 23-27 in Modena
• “DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)