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Complete List of BWiFFdocs 2026 Award Winners

BWiFFdocs 2026 has come to close after screening 12 films selected for exhibition and competition at the Palatine Public Library in Palatine, Illinois. Of these films, the top award-winner was documentary short Middle Grounds receiving 4 awards. Watch the full presentation now available on YouTube. BWiFFdocs 2026 Award Winners

Stills from Tails of the Himalayas, Remnants and Worn and Reborn

Free BWiFFdocs 2026 at Palatine Library from September 22-24

Experience free independent documentary film screenings at Palatine Public Library from September 22-24. Program includes 10 short and 2 feature documentaries. Screenings begin at 6pm.

All In My Head

2026 • Feature Documentary • 76 minutes

The Blind Reggaetonera

The Blind Reggaetonera

2026 • Short Documentary • 28 minutes

The Bridge

2026 • Feature Documentary • 79 minutes

Florida's Forgotten Fort

Florida's Forgotten Fort

2026 • Short Documentary • 22 minutes

I Wanted to Hear Your Voice

I Wanted to Hear Your Voice

2026 • Short Documentary • 12 minutes

Little Bit

2026 • Short Documentary • 6 minutes

Middle Grounds

2026 • Short Documentary • 27 minutes

Remnants

2026 • Short Documentary • 23 minutes

The Sacrifice Zone

The Sacrifice Zone

2026 • Short Documentary • 15 minutes

Tails of the Himalayas (of Dogs & Devotees)

Tails of the Himalayas (of Dogs & Devotees)

2026 • Short Documentary • 25 minutes

Walla Walla Wiffle Redux

Walla Walla Wiffle Redux

2026 • Short Documentary • 20 minutes

Worn and Reborn

Worn and Reborn

2026 • Short Documentary • 10 minutes

Introducing BWiFFdocs

In 2026, the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be taking a break from hosting its traditional festival to focus on exhibiting a collection of short and feature-length documentary films with BWiFFdocs. Following the festival's mission, the programming team for this special event will continue to seek

Never Not Yours (Still)

Complete List of 2025 Blue Glass Award Winners

The 2025 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival has come to close after screening 32 films selected for exhibition and competition at a variety of Chicagoland area venues. The Shorts and Features competition was held at the Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ in Elk Grove Village from April 27-29 and

Taste the Revolution • BWiFF 2025

Taste the Revolution

2025 • Feature Mockumentary • 86 minutes

Traumnovelle • BWiFF 2025

Traumnovelle

2025 • Feature Narrative • 109 minutes

Stampila

2025 • Feature Narrative • 91 minutes

Gillyfish • BWiFF 2025

Gillyfish

2025 • Short Narrative • 11 minutes

The Deep Rolling: Magma • BWiFF 2025

The Deep Rolling: Magma

2025 • Music Video • 10 minutes

Back of the Net • BWiFF 2025

Back of the Net

2025 • Short Narrative • 15 minutes

Dawn Dusk • BWiFF 2025

Dawn Dusk

2025 • Feature Documentary • 92 minutes

Sally, Get the Potatoes • BWiFF 2025

Sally, Get the Potatoes

2025 • Short Narrative • 17 minutes

Smoothie • BWiFF 2025

Smoothie

2025 • Short Narrative • 16 minutes