Welcome to the website of the 2008 Detroit Docs International Film Festival.

Now in its’ sixth year, Detroit Docs has proven to be an important cultural event in SE Michigan for both filmmakers and festival attendees. The festival seeks to showcase the best of the contemporary documentary form, from the traditionally styled documentary film, to the documentary film that pushes the boundaries of form and content.

DETROIT DOCS announces the winners of the 2008 Festival

Best of Festival (feature): Sandra and Joseph Consentino “Baghdad Diary”
Best of Festival (short): Sarah Frank  “In Bed With a Mosquito”
Best Made In Michigan (Feat): H.G. Manos, “The Purple Gang”
Best of Made in Michigan (short) Tie:  Sue Marx, “It all Adds Up.”
Luke Millett “Dancer with Cancer”
Founders Award:  Sean Hages, “Baby Time”
Most Progresive Filmmaker:  Akosua Adoma Owasu “Intermitent Delight” and “Drexciya”

Many thanks to all of our volunteers, partners, sponsors, attendees and filmmakers. See you in 2009!

- The 2008 Festival Team