Frontline in Focus is proud to have received 20 international awards, special mentions, audience awards, and shortlist recognitions, celebrating our commitment to investigative journalism, documentary filmmaking, and innovative storytelling from conflict-affected and underreported regions.

Founded by journalists Hadeel Arja and Khalil Ashawi, Frontline in Focus produces investigations, documentaries, immersive experiences, and visual stories that amplify the voices of communities affected by war, displacement, and human rights violations. Our work seeks not only to document events but also to contribute to accountability, public awareness, and meaningful change.

These recognitions reflect years of collaboration with journalists, filmmakers, photographers, producers, editors, and local communities who continue to share their stories with courage and trust.

International Awards & Recognitions
Premio Luchetta (2017)
Global Content Awards (2021)
Allard Prize (2021)
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 violations and documenting forced disappearances to pioneering immersive journalism through virtual reality, every recognition reinforces our belief that journalism can preserve memory, challenge impunity, and place affected communities at the center of the story.
While awards are never the goal, they serve as an important acknowledgment of the dedication behind every investigation, documentary, and immersive experience we produce—often under difficult and high-risk conditions.
We are deeply grateful to our partners, collaborators, festival programmers, juries, mentors, and audiences worldwide. Most importantly, we thank the individuals and families who entrusted us with their stories. Their courage continues to inspire our work.
As we look ahead, Frontline in Focus remains committed to producing independent, ethical, and impactful journalism that informs, documents, and drives meaningful conversations around the world.