Jurors for the U.S. Documentary Competition were Patrick Creadon, Carl Deal, Andrea Meditch, Sam Pollard and Marina Zenovich

Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary
We Live in Public
Directed by Ondi Timoner. The film portrays the story of the Internet’s revolutionary impact on human interaction as told through the eyes of maverick web pioneer, Josh Harris, and his transgressive art project that shocked New York.

Special Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary
Good Hair
Directed by Jeff Stilson, comedian Chris Rock travels the world to examine the culture of African-American hair and hairstyles.

Audience Award presented by Honda: U.S. Documentary
The Cove
Directed by Louie Psihoyos. The horrors of a secret cove nestled off a small, coastal village in Japan are revealed by a group of activists.

Directing Award: U.S. Documentary
El General
Director Natalia Almada. As great-granddaughter of President Plutarco Eliás Calles, one of Mexico’s most controversial revolutionary figures, the filmmaker paints an intimate portrait of Mexico.

U.S. Documentary Editing Award
Sergio
Edited by Karen Schmeer and directed by Greg Barker, examines the role of the United Nations and the international community through the life and experiences of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the U.N.’s High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Excellence in Cinematography Award: U.S. Documentary
The September Issue
Cinematographer Bob Richman and director R.J. Cutler. With unprecedented access, crew shot for nine months to capture editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her team preparing the 2007 Vogue September issue, widely accepted as the “fashion bible” for the year’s trends.

Jurors for the World Documentary Competition were Gillian Armstrong (Australia), Thom Powers (U.S.); Hubert Sauper (France).

World Cinema Jury Prize: Documentary
Rough Aunties
Directed by Kim Longinotto. Fearless, feisty and unwavering, the ‘Rough Aunties’ protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. United Kingdom

World Cinema Special Jury Prize: Documentary
Tibet in Song
Directed by Ngawang Choephel. Through the story of Tibetan music, this film depicts the determined efforts of Tibetan people, both in Tibet and in exile, to preserve their unique cultural identity. Choephel served six years of an 18-year prison sentence for filming in Tibet. Tibet

World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary
Afghan Star
Directed by Havana Marking. After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, Pop Idol has come to television in Afghanistan: millions are watching and voting for their favorite singer. Marking’s film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk their lives to sing. Afghanistan/United Kingdom

World Cinema Directing Award: Documentary
Afghan Star
Directed by Havana Marking.

World Cinema Documentary Editing Award
Burma VJ
Directed by Anders Østergaard and edited by Janus Billeskov Jansen and Thomas Papapetros. The film takes place in September 2007 as Burmese journalists risk life imprisonment to report from inside their sealed-off country. Denmark

World Cinema Cinematography Award: Documentary
Big River Man
John Maringouin’s documentary about at an overweight, wine-swilling Slovenian world-record-holding endurance swimmer who resolves to brave the mighty Amazon in nothing but a Speedo. U.S.A./United Kingdom