Screen Queensland has launched Australia's richest documentary prize in 2011.The $25,000 BIFFDOCs Prize puts it at the top of the country's list and highlights the growing global appetite for this film genre.

The winner will be announced as part of BIFF's 20th anniversary this year when it takes over Brisbane from 3 to 13 November 2011.

Presented by Screen Queensland the Village Roadshow Studios QNFA is the longest-running industry sponsored new filmmaker competition in the country, recognising and encouraging the achievements of emerging Queensland filmmakers.

The 2011 awards are now open for entries, closing 27 September 2011.