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EBS International Documentary Film Festival
Goyang-si, South Korea
August 24-30, 2026
7 days
About EBS International Documentary Film Festival
EIDF is an international documentary festival organized by the Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) of South Korea. Films are screened in theatres, broadcast on EBS television and streamed on digital platforms, with a focus on Asian documentary voices alongside an international selection.
Festival details
Location
281 Hallyu world-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10393, Korea · Goyang-si, South Korea
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Asian Cinema · Broadcast Documentary
Duration
7 days
Founded
2004
Awards
Festival Choice Grand Prix
Top festival award (~USD 10,000).
Edu Choice Grand Prix
Grand prize (~USD 10,000) for outstanding educational documentary.
Spirit Award
~USD 7,000 for a documentary embodying the festival's ethos.
Special Jury Award
~USD 5,000 for standout artistic achievement.
UNICEF Special Award
~USD 5,000 for a film addressing children's rights.
Special programs
International Competition
Core international documentary competition.
EIDF Industry
Industry strand with pitching and market events.
K-DOCS
Showcase for Korean documentary projects.
Master's Class / Director's Class
Talks with renowned documentary filmmakers.
EIDF Documentary Fund (EDF)
Production support for selected documentary projects.
For filmmakers
Screening eligibility
EIDF2026 entry call open via official notice.
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