The preparations for the 13th Liberation DocFest, Bangladesh 2026 are moving forward with great excitement.
After a careful selection process, the films for this year’s festival have now been shortlisted for the two main competition categories: National Competition and International Competition.
Two Competitions, Diverse Voices
The National Competition will showcase selected documentary films from Bangladesh, bringing forward stories, perspectives, and creative voices rooted in the country’s diverse social and cultural realities.
Alongside it, the International Competition will bring together selected documentaries from around the world, offering audiences an opportunity to encounter stories and perspectives that cross geographical and cultural boundaries.
Together, these two competitions represent the spirit of Liberation DocFest: creating a platform where local voices can meet global perspectives through the powerful language of documentary cinema.
The Next Step: Selecting the Jury
With the film selection progressing, another important part of the festival preparation is now underway—the formation of the Jury Board for the 13th Edition.
Selecting the jury is a significant responsibility. The jury members will bring their knowledge, experience, insight, and appreciation of documentary filmmaking to the competition, carefully considering the films presented in both categories.
We are currently working to bring together a jury whose diverse expertise and perspectives can contribute to a thoughtful and meaningful evaluation of this year’s selected films.
The Festival Is Taking Shape
With the films shortlisted and the jury selection underway, another important chapter in the journey toward Liberation DocFest Bangladesh 2026 is taking shape.
There is still much work ahead, but each step brings us closer to the festival we are preparing to share with filmmakers, industry professionals, film lovers, and audiences.
From the stories selected for competition to the people who will engage with and evaluate them, every part of the festival is coming together with a shared commitment to celebrating documentary cinema and the voices behind it.
The films are selected. The jury is taking shape. The anticipation is growing.
We look forward to sharing more updates as preparations continue for the 13th Liberation DocFest, Bangladesh 2026.