PGA Announces Documentary Nominees and Innovation Finalists

The Producers Guild of America announced its nominees Tuesday for the Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures at the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards, highlighting seven films that span investigative journalism, personal profiles, and environmental storytelling. The contenders include The Alabama Solution from HBO Documentary Films, CoverUp from Netflix, Mr. Nobody Against Putin produced by Made in Copenhagen, My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay from HBO Documentary Films, Ocean with David Attenborough from National Geographic, The Perfect Neighbor from Netflix, and The Tale of Silyan from National Geographic. These productions, released between January 1 and December 31, 2025, are undergoing vetting for individual producer eligibility, with the winner to be revealed during the main ceremony on February 28, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

The nominees reflect diverse approaches to nonfiction filmmaking, from a prison exposé in The Alabama Solution to a nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough and a profile of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh in CoverUp. My Mom Jayne explores personal family dynamics through Hargitay's lens,...