Cph:dox announces 2026 industry awards winners

The CPH:DOX documentary festival has named winners for its 2026 industry awards. The list features a Gaza project alongside films by Kathryn Ferguson and the director of 'The Mother of All Lies'. Ferguson is known for directing a documentary about Sinead O'Connor.

The Hollywood Reporter detailed the winners of the CPH:DOX 2026 industry awards in an article published on March 19, 2026. Among the recipients is a project from Gaza. Additional honorees include films directed by Kathryn Ferguson, the filmmaker behind a documentary on the late singer Sinead O'Connor. The awards also recognize the director of the film 'The Mother of All Lies' by Asmae Elouafi, though specific categories or project names beyond these mentions were not detailed in the report. These awards spotlight contributions to the documentary sector ahead of future festival activities. The announcement underscores ongoing support for diverse international projects within the industry.

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