BWiFFdocs 2026

Festival Overview

BWiFF will be presenting a special documentary exclusive event called BWiFFdocs 2026 at the Palatine Public Library in Palatine, Illinois, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, from September 22-24, 2026. All screenings will be free to attend. The BWiFFdocs Awards ceremony will be privately recorded and streamed live to the public on September 25 via YouTube.

Screening Venue

Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
Palatine, Illinois 60067

2026 Official Selections

• All In My Head
  United States
• The Blind Reggaetonera
  United States
• The Bridge
  United Kingdom
• Florida's Forgotten Fort
  United States
• I Wanted to Hear Your Voice
  United States
• Little Bit
  United States
• Middle Grounds
  United States
• Remnants
  United States
• The Sacrifice Zone
  United States
• Tails of the Himalayas (of Dogs & Devotees)
  United States
• Walla Walla Wiffle Redux
  United States
• Worn and Reborn
  United States

2026 Awards Presentation

2026 Award Winners

Best Original Score
Fabrizio Mancinelli, The Sacrifice Zone

Best Sound
John Dombroski & Eric Friend, Middle Grounds

Best Cinematography
Chris Amodio, Remnants

Best Editing
David Fabelo & Jason Wehling, Middle Grounds

Best Director
Kevin Smokler & Christopher Boone, Middle Grounds

Audience Favorite
Florida's Forgotten Fort

Best Short
Middle Grounds

Best Feature
All In My Head