Won Together: International Documentary Film Festival (21)

Festival start: 14 September 2026      Festival end: 18 September 2026

XXI International Film Festival WON TOGETHER named after Vladimir Menshov is a cultural platform for documentary filmmakers from Russia and the world, united by the themes of victories in various spheres of life and the search for new artistic solutions.

We invite films revealing the problems of society and man, overcoming difficulties by the collective and personality in various spheres of life — social, economic, cultural, sports.

The Festival's program is a kaleidoscope in which every facet sparkles with fortitude, courage to move forward, and a thirst to make yourself better and transform the world around you.

The demonstration of films at the festival has an educational and cultural mission, is conducted on a non-commercial basis with the approval of the rights to screenings with the copyright holders.

Films produced in 2025-2026 are invited to participate in the Film Festival.

Prizes of the International Documentary Film Competition:

· Vladislav Mikosha Award for the Best Feature Film;
· Gemma Firsova Award for the Best Short Film;
· Special mention by the jury

Prizes of the International Competition of Television films/series/cycles:

· Best feature-length TV movie named after Svyatoslav Belza;
· Best short TV movie;
· Best TV serial;
· Best TV series;
· Diploma "New look" for artistic and creative search;
· Special mention by the jury.

Prizes of the International competition "Based on true story":

· Prize "Based on true story" (documentary segment)
· Prize "Based on true story" (feature segment)
· Best Student Film;
· Special mention by the jury.


Grand Prix

The decision on awarding the Vladimir Menshov Grand Prix is made by the chairmen of the jury of all competitions.

Special prizes and diplomas may be awarded from the jury, the festival Management, partners, sponsors, and public organizations.

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPETITION
It consists of 3 segments:

- "Memory" (paintings dedicated to events, exploits, historical time, heritage and collective memory of the Great Patriotic War and World War II);

- "Reflection" (paintings dedicated to the factors of victory and overcoming – personal or collective, in various fields).

- Student films (documentary and animation up to 25 minutes)

To participate in the International Documentary Film Competition, documentaries are considered, regardless of the country of their production, reflecting the above-mentioned thematic concept of the festival, lasting up to 100 minutes, produced in 2025-2026.

The premiere factor is required for Russian films to participate in the International Documentary Film Competition.