Lane Doc Fest is now officially Jackson Doc Fest. This name change marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the ongoing evolution of this annual event as we transition to our new identity as Jackson Doc Fest. 

Submit Your Films Today...

2025  Season submission has started!

Submit your film today to join us at the historical venue in Jackson, Tennessee.

We accept these films…

– Black History
– East Asian History 
– Equality
– Environment
– Humanity
– Religion and Faith
– Social Justice
– Student Film

Why Documentary Films are Important?
It’s a funny thing with documentary films – you want them to feel as entertaining and as gripping as a fictional film. With a fictional film you want it to feel as realistic as a documentary film.
Jonathan Demme​
I don’t know what truth is. Truth is something unattainable. We can’t think we’re creating truth with a camera. But what we can do, is reveal something to viewers that allows them to discover their own truth.
Michel Brault
Documentary film is the one place that our people can speak for themselves. I feel that the documentaries that I’ve been working on have been very valuable for the people, for our people to look at ourselves, at the situations, really facing it, and through that being able to make changes that really count for the future of our children to come.
Alanis Obomsawin

IN JACKSON, TENNESSEE

JACKSON DOC FEST
AWARD SHOW
October 11, 2025

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The Next Award Gala Show: October 11, 2025

  • JACKSON DOC FEST is an annual award and theatrical screening event, highlighting independent documentary films that emphasize social issues, cultural awareness, democracy, peace, and freedom.

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