MANILA — ABS-CBN’s BINI documentary made it to the shortlist of the 2025 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for Best Documentary in the Biography and Profiles category.

The shortlist, which is composed of various TV and film entries from around the world, was released by the organization on its official website.

Produced by iWant Originals and ABS-CBN News Documentaries, "BINI Chapter 1: Born to Win" follows the members of the Nation's Girl Group during the crucial days before "BINIverse," their three-night debut concert at the New Frontier Theater. 

The film also charts the journey of the 8-member group — from auditions to the pandemic, from mental health and personal struggles to their breakthrough success.

The film is ABS-CBN News’ first feature-length documentary in four years and is directed by filmmaker Jet Leyco, written by journalist Jeff Canoy, edited by Brian Gonzales and produced by Karen Namora, Hera Sanchez and Tanya Navarro.

BINI members emotional after watching their docuseries 'Chapter 1: Born to Win'

Nation's Girl Group BINI. Photo: Handout

In a statement, ABS-CBN News Chief Francis Toral highlighted ABS-CBN’s return to documentary production. “This is such a meaningful return for the ABS-CBN Documentaries team. We are proud of Bini, and telling their story is an honor for us,” she said.

Blooms get first look at BINI docuseries 'Chapter 1: Born to Win'

Viewers get immersed in BINI's roadblocks, triumphs in 'Chapter 1: Born to Win'

Winners for this year’s New York Festivals will be announced at a storytelling gala ceremony on May 22.

Nation's Girl Group BINI. Photo: Handout

The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards honors content from over 50 countries.

Previously, ABS-CBN News nabbed multiple wins in the festival including the Bronze World Medal for Best Public Affairs program for "KBYN: Kaagapay ng Bayan," Bronze World Medal for Best Documentary for “#NoFilter: Tao Po”, Gold World Medal for the Marawi documentary “Di Ka Pasisiil”, and Silver World Medal for the modern slavery documentary “Fedelina: A Stolen Life” among others.

The BINI documentary series is currently available to stream on iWant.

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