The Artemis Rising Foundation, in collaboration with Think-Film Impact Production and the Golden Globes, has returned to the Cannes Film Festival to present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary. This prestigious award recognizes documentary filmmakers whose works tackle urgent social issues and contribute significantly to the field.
Documentary Filmmaker Award
The award honors a documentary filmmaker with a feature in the 2026 official Cannes Film Festival selection. Alongside recognition, the winner receives a cash prize from the Artemis Rising Foundation. The prize aims to celebrate nonfiction films through a series of panels and events at the Plage des Palmes, scheduled for May 18.
Jury and Observers
The jury for this year's award includes Regina K. Scully, founder and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation; actor Kelvin Harrison Jr.; Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes; Geralyn White Dreyfous, producer and co-founder of Impact Partners; and Danielle Turkov Wilson, CEO and founder of Think-Film Impact Production. Mariam Fakhroo, a senior executive at the Doha Film Institute, will serve as the jury observer.
Celebrating Nonfiction Films
This initiative by Artemis Rising Foundation, Think-Film, and the Golden Globes underscores their commitment to supporting documentary filmmakers who bring attention to critical global issues. The collaboration emphasizes the importance of storytelling in addressing and solving these matters.
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Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/golden-globes-artemis-rising-think-film-documentary-award-1236750774/
