The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced its nominees for the Best Documentary Motion Picture category for the 2026 PGA Awards. This year’s list features several films that are also considered strong contenders for the Oscars, including “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix), which recently won the Critics Choice Documentary Award, and “The Tale of Silyan” (National Geographic), the recent recipient of the IDA Documentary Award.

The Best Documentary Motion Picture category is the first of several to be revealed, highlighting productions that demonstrate outstanding achievement in documentary filmmaking. The PGA Awards honor excellence in production across film, television, and emerging media, as well as recognize industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the field.

This year, the PGA will also honor Amy Pascal (David O. Selznick Achievement Award), Mara Brock Akil (Norman Lear Achievement Award), and Jason Blum (Milestone Award) for their impact on the industry. The winner for Best Documentary Motion Picture will be announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday, February 28 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.

Nominees for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures:

• “The Alabama Solution” (HBO Documentary Films)
• “Cover-Up” (Netflix)
• “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” (Made in Copenhagen)
• “My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay” (HBO Documentary Films)
• “Ocean with David Attenborough” (National Geographic)
• “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix)
• “The Tale of Silyan” (National Geographic)

In addition to documentary honors, the PGA has announced finalists for the PGA Innovation Award, which recognizes significant achievements in the use of emerging technology in storytelling. Winners will be chosen by a jury led by Maureen Fan (Baobab Studios), Joanna Popper (Executive Producer), and Angela Russo-Otstot (AGBO).

The winner of the Innovation Award will be revealed at a pre-awards reception in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 26.

PGA Innovation Award Finalists:

• “ASTEROID” (Doug Liman’s 30 Ninjas / Google’s 100 Zeros)
• “Big Wave: No Room for Error” (Cosm)
• “D-Day: The Camera Soldier” (TARGO / TIME Studios)
• “territory” (Double Eye Studios / Kinetic Light)
• “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere” (Sphere Entertainment Co.)

Additional nominees for Sports, Children’s, and Short Form categories will be announced on Friday, December 12. Nominees for Theatrical Motion Pictures, Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures, Television Series/Specials, and Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures will be revealed on Friday, January 9.

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