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Join us for our Opening Night Public Premiere of Still Pushing Pineapples. A melancholy yet heartfelt story of the former singer of pop band Black Lace and his journey on the road with his aging mother and his partner, as he aims for a comeback.

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Join us for a very special programme of films and talks reflecting our Guests of Honour Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato’s decades-long contribution to popular culture.

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BBC Interview: A conversation with Professor Brian Cox

Legendary physicist Brian Cox reflects on a remarkable career that has seen him bring the wonders of science to millions through television, books, podcasts and live shows. Unmissable.
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Norma Percy & Lucy Hetherington In Conversation with Nina Hossain

Award-winning documentary producers Norma Percy and Lucy Hetherington talk to Nina Hossain, sharing insights into how they bring world-shaping political stories to life on screen.

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Sheffield DocFest is the UK's leading documentary festival

Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. We offer a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Our programming represents our core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism.

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Announcing the Climate Spring Documentary Pitch Finalists

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the Climate Spring Pitch.
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Published on June 12
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Filmmaker Challenge Cohort

We are thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s Filmmaker Challenge, supported by Principal Sponsor Prime Video.
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Published on June 6
Photos of our jurors. Top row L-R: Andrew Jarecki, Rémi Grellety, Tomoko Okutsu, Alexandre Marionneau, Anna Berthollet Middle row L-R: Geeta Gandbhir, Afsaneh Salari, Kim A. Snyder, Yulan Chang, Horia El Hadad Bottom row L-R: Jenny Horwell, Kethiwe Ngcobo, Joseph Cutts, Lisa Brook, Judi Alston

Announcing the Juries for our 32nd Edition

We are excited to announce our Jury Members for this years’ International Competition, International First Feature Competition, International Short Film Competition, the Tim Hetherington Award, the International Alternate Realities Competition, alongside our previously announced members of the Youth Jury
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Announcing the Juries for our 32nd Edition
Published on June 3
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Meet our Local Advisory Group

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Published on May 29

Is it for me?

"All year round you work and try to find inspiration. Sheffield DocFest is 100% about inspiration. I come here to be reminded why I do what I do."

Industry Delegate

"The character of the festival extends further than the programme of films and talks, it’s imbued in the staff, volunteers and attendees, and through this community, soaked up into the city itself. I walked home every day buzzing with insight and brimming with new documentary recommendations for anyone who would listen."

Alaina Briggs, Sheffield DocFest Local Advisory Group

"DocFest is the best documentary festival in the UK. It offers access to film makers, fosters community and collaboration and showcases the best of the industry’s work. It is irreplaceable."

Industry Delegate

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