In the run up to the Grierson Awards, we've heard some of the fascinating tales by the documentary makers nominated for this years awards, including Russell Barnes, Paul Overton, Dan Reed, Stuart Bernard and Paul Duane.
Last night we finally found out the winners at the 40th Anniversary of the awards, hosted by artist and cultural commentator Grayson Perry. The Coutts Grierson Trustees’ Award went to Oscar winning filmmaker, Kevin Macdonald.
Have a read about the all the winning films here >
Deluxe 142 Best Documentary on a Contemporary Theme - Domestic
Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die
Charlie Russell for Keo North; first shown: BBC Two
Shell Best Documentary on a Contemporary Theme - International
Hell and Back Again
Danfung Dennis for Roast Beef Productions; first shown: More 4
The Open University Best Arts Documentary
Culture Show: Jeremy Deller – Middle Class Hero
Jack Cocker for BBC Scotland; first shown: BBC Two
ITN Source Best Historical Documentary
The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story
Sam Hobkinson for Oxford Film and Television; first shown: BBC Four
Vimeo Best Science Documentary
After Life: The Strange Science of Decay
Fred Hepburn, Dani Carlaw for BBC Scotland; first shown: BBC Four
Clockwork Capital Most Entertaining Documentary
The Bengali Detective
Phil Cox for Native Voice Films; first shown: Cambridge Film Festival
Envy Best Documentary Series
Protecting Our Children
Sacha Mirzoeff, Emma Burman for BBC Productions; first shown: BBC Two
DocHouse and The Bertha Foundation Best Cinema Documentary
Bobby Fischer Against the World
Liz Garbus for Moxie Firecracker Films; first shown: General theatrical release
CTVC Best Newcomer Documentary
Gypsy Blood
Leo Maguire for ClearStory; first shown: Channel 4
Sky Arts Best Student Documentary
The Betrayal
Karen Winther for National Film & Television School; first shown: BFI Southbank, London
