Thank you to those who have sent in their entry/entries for Deaffest 2026!
Deaffest is excited to see such a high standard of work submitted this year. However, the team would like to share that two award categories – Best TV Programme and Best Presenter – will not go ahead due to a low number of entries in these areas.
In positive news, the large number of documentary submissions has led to the introduction of a new award category: Best Short Documentary. This means there will now be two documentary-focused awards: Best Documentary and Best Short Documentary.
Deaffest is also pleased to announce the addition of another category: Best Cinematographer. With the increasing number of talented D/deaf Directors of Photography (DoPs), this award has been created to recognise and celebrate their exceptional cinematography skills.
Deaffest thanks everyone for their creativity, passion, and continued support – stay tuned for the next reel of updates!
Please note that all submissions for Deaffest 2026 are closed.
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