Channel 4 picked up the highest number of awards – five in total, followed by the BBC with three, Netflix with two and Paramount+ with one winner. Two documentaries won in two categories: 20 Days in Mariupol, from FRONTLINE, PBS and The Associated Press, won the Best Current Affairs Documentary award and Best Cinema Documentary award. Me and the Voice in My Head, produced by Hungry Bear Media for Channel 4, won the Best Single Documentary – Domestic award, with Joe Tracini winning the Best Documentary Presenter award.

This year’s award winners, which were recognised by the jurors for their excellence, spanned a wide range of subjects with powerful documentaries on the war in Ukraine, a Turkish singer’s personal journey recovering from tragedy as she bravely campaigned against femicide, and a fresh take on the history of racism in the USA. Other winning films provided an insightful portrait of the reality of living with a serious mental health condition, an exploration of Muslim faith in modern Britain, a different perspective on the power of sport, and a unique look at a Korean film club.

In addition to the programme awards, this year’s Grierson Trustees’ Award was presented to Stacey Dooley.

Lorraine Heggessey, Chair of the Grierson Trust says: “This year’s Grierson Awards showcase the creativity and ambition of the best documentary makers and the richness that the diversity of our industry brings to the screen. The winning films tell compelling stories on a wide range of domestic and international subjects. Documentary makers around the world are under pressure not just from budgets but also from the increasingly polarised climate in which they operate. Through these awards the Trust salutes their commitment and bravery, along with recognising and thanking commissioners and funders for their continued support for the genre.”

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