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23rd edition
Documenta Madrid
Madrid, Spain
May 26-31, 2026
6 days
About Documenta Madrid
Documenta Madrid is an international documentary film festival held annually in Madrid, Spain, organized by Madrid City Council's Department of Culture, Tourism and Sport. The 23rd edition will be held May 26-31, 2026, with screenings at Cineteca Madrid and Matadero Madrid. The festival features international and national competitions, the Corte Final industry section for works-in-progress, and awards innovation in documentary form.
Festival details
Location
Plaza de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid · Madrid, Spain
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Innovation · National Cinema · Industry
Duration
6 days
Awards
Jury Prize for Best International Film
€10,000 awarded to the best international documentary.
Fugas Award
€5,000 awarded for innovation and a willingness to transcend standard boundaries.
Cineteca Madrid Audience Award
€1,000 audience award presented in both competitions.
Jury Prize for Best National Film
€10,000 awarded to the best Spanish documentary.
Corte Final Award
€4,000 for best work-in-progress; additional €6,000 Agencia Freak Distribution Award.
Special programs
International Competition
Competitive section for international documentary films.
National Competition
Competitive section for Spanish documentary films.
Corte Final
Industry section for works-in-progress.
Special Screenings
Out-of-competition screenings around specific themes or retrospectives.
For filmmakers
Screening eligibility
2026 Regulations available for download on festival website.
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