Six documentaries have been longlisted for the 2026 Walkley Documentary Award.
The six films selected are all powerful in their impact and storytelling, showcasing the best in Australian long-form journalism.
The following films have made the Walkley Documentary Award longlist:
- Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Maggie Miles, Trisha Morton-Thomas, Rachel Clements and Jida Gulpilil, Savage Films, Brindle Films / NITV
- Sentient, Ivan O’Mahoney, Tony Jones, Rachel Grierson, In Films
- Silenced, Blayke Hoffman, Selina Miles, Bernadette Murray, Bonny Symons-Brown, Stranger Than Fiction / Sharmill Films / ABC
- The Hunt for the Last Nazis, Dan Goldberg, Craig Graham, Mark Middis, David Roach, Mint Pictures / SBS
- The Matter of Facts, Hamish Macdonald, Tosca Looby, Karina Holden, Northern Pictures / ABC
- We Are Jeni, Simon Nasht, Mariel Thomas, Akhim Dev, Smith&Nasht / SBS, HBO Max US and UK
Three of the films will be shortlisted for the 2026 Walkley Documentary Award. They will be announced alongside all the finalists for the 71st Walkley Awards on Thursday, 15 October. Subscribe to the Walkley email newsletter for news.
The winners of the 71st Walkley Awards will be announced at a Gala Dinner on Thursday 19 November, 2026.
You can find information about the Walkley Awards judging process here and the Terms and Conditions of the Awards here.
For media enquiries contact James Gorman on james.gorman@walkleys.com