Sheffield DocFest: Sheffield International Documentary Festival

Sheffield DocFest's 2026 Public Programme 'Realities In Motion' is now live

Tickets to our 2026 Public Programme events are now on general sale. Explore the Programme here.

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Secure your Sheffield DocFest 2026 Industry Pass by 27 May (17:00 BST) to save £75 compared to the Last Minute rate.

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With a DocLover ticket bundle, you can get the best value for money on tickets to film screenings in our public programme.

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Sheffield DocFest 2026 Festival Trailer

Check out our festival trailer as we gear up for the 33rd of Sheffield DocFest.

Our Industry Programme launches next week

As we gear up to our Industry Programme launch, check out key information about this year's festival on our 2026 Industry Information page.

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2026 MeetMarket Programme

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Filmmaker Challenge cohort and Guest Mentor announced for 2026

We are thrilled to announce the cohort and Guest Mentor Alex Thomas for this year’s expanded Filmmaker Challenge, supported by Principal Sponsor Prime Video Pathway.

News, Film, Press, Industry

Published on May 5

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Announcing films in competition at Sheffield DocFest 2026

Thirty-seven films are competing across five prestigious categories at this year's Sheffield DocFest.

News, Press, Film

Published on May 4

A still from We, The Hated, our Opening Night film this year at Sheffield DocFest.

Announcing our full Public Programme for Sheffield DocFest 2026

We are incredibly proud to reveal our full Public Programme for the 33rd edition of Sheffield DocFest, 'Realities In Motion'.

Film, Talks, Alternate Realities, Podcast, News, Arts

Published on April 29

Sheffield DocFest announces 50 documentary projects for 2026 MeetMarket

Sheffield DocFest has announced 50 documentary projects for the 2026 MeetMarket; all works in progress at varying stages. The 2026 MeetMarket programme is a distinctive and totally varied mix of bold, vivid and socially conscious work.

Press, Film, Industry, News

Published on April 27

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.

Festival begins
10 - 15 Jun 2026

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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."