A longlist of six films were announced for the 2022 Walkley Documentary Award on September 29. Read the full announcement here.
About the Walkley Documentary Award
The Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism are presented annually in Australia to recognise and reward the best in the craft. Finalists are selected by eminent journalists and photographers and overall winners judged by the Walkley Judging Board.
The awards cover all media and have grown organically over the years, expanding to encompass the changing nature of the media industry and innovation in journalism. More than 1400 entries are received each year across 30 categories. The Walkleys also recognise excellence in longform journalism through the Walkley Book and Documentary awards. The Gold Walkley is the most prestigious award, chosen from all category winners.
The Walkley Awards exist to recognise “creative and courageous acts of journalism that seek out the truth and give new insight to an issue”. They reward excellence, independence, innovation and originality in storytelling and distinctive reporting. This can be through research and investigations, well-crafted and innovative presentations, news-breaking single stories and engaging, entertaining and/or informative reporting.
- All entries must have been published, broadcast or televised in Australia in the 12 months from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
- Eligibility for the Walkley Awards is based on independent acts of journalism, free from any commercial or corporate interests.
Whether you’re a longtime entrant or a newbie, make sure you review the category descriptions, terms and conditions and FAQs before you enter.