Yahoo Media Group and The Nonfiction Hotlist are teaming up to create a new pathway for nonfiction filmmakers to showcase their work to a global audience. Through this partnership, Yahoo will promote and distribute 20 short documentary films curated from open call submissions.
The Nonfiction Hotlist, a leading documentary content curation and distribution platform known for identifying exceptional stories and connecting filmmakers with major distribution opportunities, will oversee the entire curatorial process.
Opportunity
Global Distribution - Films will be distributed across Yahoo properties, including yahoosports.tv, Yahoo Sports Network, and Yahoo Finance FAST channels
Compensation - Selected filmmakers will be paid for their work, ensuring fair compensation for creators
Promotional Support - Yahoo will further amplify the films with additional content including filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and in-depth companion articles
End date of submission March 6, 2026
Categories:
1. Sports and Athleticism
2. Business and Economics
3. Science, Innovation and Technology
4. Nature and Environment
5. Arts and Culture
6. Biography and Lifestyle
Films will be selected based on artistic merit, powerful storytelling, and cultural relevance.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration, submitted films must meet the following requirements:
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Completed short documentaries
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8 to 40 minutes in length
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Films must have been finished between January 2023 and March 2026
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English Spoken or English Subtitled.
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January 13, 2026 to March 6th, 2026