Established in 1998, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event in Durham, North Carolina that is dedicated to the exhibition of non-fiction cinema. It is a highly acclaimed celebration of film and documentary, welcoming thousands of filmmakers and film buffs from all over the world for a four-day event.

Created by the Center for Documentary Studies, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is currently considered to be one of the premier documentary film festivals in the country. Its main goal is to showcase the contemporary work of both emerging and established filmmakers. It is also best known for gathering top celebrities in the industry.

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival commonly takes place around the month of April every year.