Tier 2
Goyang, South Korea
Last verified 25 June 2026
DMZ Docs is a leading Asian international documentary film festival held in Goyang and Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, promoting the values of 'Peace, Life and Communication' represented by the DMZ. Its 18th edition runs in 2026.
Oscar Documentary Feature · Documentary Feature Film
Win Grand Prize for International Competition to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
The main submission deadline for DMZ International Documentary Film Festival is around 22 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
World premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. DMZ International Documentary Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival takes place in Goyang, South Korea.
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