Key Highlights
- “The winner will be selected through a vote by all members of this prestigious federation,” notes a release, “representing over 50 national sections and 30 more countries with individual members.” The inaugural award will be revealed at the opening gala of the 23rd MDAG on May 7.
- Documentaries released during the calendar year of 2025 will be eligible.
- Related Stories Podcast Doc Talk Podcast Goes International, Reporting From Poland's Millennium Docs Against Gravity Documentary Filmmaker Mark Cousins Delivers "Anti-Masterclass" On Documentary And Creativity At Millennium Docs Against Gravity “It’s massive,” MDAG Artistic Director Karol Piekarczyk said of the announcement.
- “The fact that FIPRESCI chose Millennium Docs Against Gravity to be the place where this award will be presented each year is such an amazing recognition for us.” Watch on Deadline Millennium Docs Against Gravity Piekarczyk explains that FIPRESCI critics will choose from among features released at festivals or other means, and each member can suggest films for consideration.
- “This is going to be round one,” he said.
