Tiny Hand and Frontline in Focus Receive 20 International Awards and Shortlist Recognitions

Tiny Hand and Frontline in Focus are proud to celebrate 20 international awards, special mentions, audience awards, and shortlist recognitions, marking an important milestone in their ongoing commitment to independent journalism, investigative reporting, documentary filmmaking, and immersive storytelling.

Over the past several years, both organizations have worked to document some of the world’s most underreported stories, focusing on children affected by conflict, human rights violations, forced displacement, enforced disappearances, and humanitarian crises. Through investigations, documentaries, photography, and innovative immersive experiences, their work has reached audiences around the world while contributing to public awareness and accountability.

These recognitions reflect the dedication of journalists, filmmakers, photographers, editors, producers, and local contributors who continue to work under challenging conditions to tell stories that might otherwise remain unheard.

International Awards & Recognitions:

One World Media Awards – Longlisted (2022)
Fetisov Journalism Awards – Winner (2023)
The Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press – Shortlisted (2024)
The Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press – Winner (2024)
TANDEM Media Awards – Winner (2024)
The Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press – Winner (2025)
IDFA – Special Mention (2025)
AIB Awards – Innovative Factual (2025)
New Media Writing Prize – Main Prize (2025)
New Media Writing Prize – Social Good Award (2025)
FIVARS Awards (2025)
XR Audience Award – Pordenone Docs Fest, Italy (2026)
True Story Award – Shortlisted (2026)

From exposing human rights abuses to pioneering immersive journalism through virtual reality, each recognition reflects a shared commitment to ethical, evidence-based storytelling that puts affected communities at the center of the narrative.
While awards are not the purpose of our work, they acknowledge the impact of independent journalism and encourage us to continue producing stories that preserve memory, promote accountability, and amplify voices that are too often overlooked.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners, collaborators, festival programmers, juries, mentors, and supporters around the world. Above all, we thank every individual and family who trusted us with their stories. Their courage remains the driving force behind everything we do.

The journey continues, and so does our commitment to telling stories that matter.