As of 1 October 2019 Doc/Fest is an independent organisation and a charity in its own right.
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We're thrilled to announce that the Youth Jury programme will be back for the 2020 festival and applications are now open!
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is excited to announce its artistic team for the 2020 edition.
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We’re excited to open applications for the MeetMarket and Alternate Realities Talent Market!
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The only way to access the whole festival is to purchase a full festival pass.
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Marketplace projects, alumni and Doc/Fest 2019 films at IDFA
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Entries for Sheffield Doc/Fest's 2020 Film and Alternate Realities Programmes are open.
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Check out the Doc/Fest Alumni, Films and MeetMarket projects nominated for the 2020 Cinema Eye Honors!
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We are seeking tenders from web design and development organisations.
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is pleased to announce today that Cíntia Gil has been appointed Festival Director.
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Submissions for the next festival will open in October 2019 - watch this space for more information!
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Following an incident of disrespectful behaviour by one audience member to another at one of our events, we remind all future audiences that Doc/Fest aims to create a safe space for debate, and our code of conduct requests that we look out for each other.
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The 26th edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest has closed with the Awards Ceremony where Jury and Audience awards and prizes, in Film and Alternate Realities categories, were announced.
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One of the greatest living filmmakers joined us to screen his new film and discuss his acclaimed career.
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Kim Kardashian, Donald Trump and Freddy Mercury “deep fakes” demonstrate the power of computational propaganda in award-winning new creation.
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We’re very pleased to have an amazing Youth Jury this year and ahead of the festival, they have highlighted events that they’re looking forward to. Have a read to get some excellent recommendations!
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Time is fluid. In these works filmmakers look back to look forward, mining the archive to build images of the present: new ways of seeing.
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Need some help deciding how to schedule your Festival? Check out our handy Road Maps
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Full festival programme in a browsable, mobile-friendly format? Check!
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Interested in the world of art? Our programme features talks, live events and projects by world-renowned artists of many different mediums.
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Here are a few select audio tasters for docs featured in this year’s programme. Slip on some comfortable headphones, and ‘fwap fwap fwap’ the volume up to maximum.
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We’re pleased to announce the selection for the Rough/Ready 2019 programme at Sheffield Doc/Fest. Three new UK productions at rough or fine cut stage will be presenting to industry members at the 2019 festival seeking finance, sales, festivals and distribution. The event is open to all interested industry pass holders
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We introduce Spotlight conversations to the film programme, presenting premiere screenings and deep conversations with contemporary masters of non-fiction cinema.
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The screening plus Q&A with director Asif Kapadia will take place on Thursday 6 June at Sheffield’s City Hall.
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Get feedback on your documentary idea by industry execs to help you move forward.
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2019 Alternate Realities Talent Market Projects Overview
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2019 MeetMarket Projects Overview
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Doc/Host re-opens for 2019!
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to announce the BBC Three Pitch, which we’re hosting in partnership with the BBC.
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Looking for a cosy place to stay with lots of other Doc/Festers at a great price that includes a pass? Consider our Festival Passes + Accommodation offer.
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Luke Moody, our Director of Film Programming, talks about his motivation to discover emerging voices, greatest challenges of his job and advice he would like to give to filmmakers.
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Once again C4 will be offering 5 new directors the chance to pitch at DocFest and the winner will walk away with a commission from C4 for their first 60’ film.
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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Guardian are collaborating again on a public pitch to take place at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June 2019.
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Doc/Fest invites journalists and reporters to apply for official press accreditation to Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 (6-11 June).
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Use our What's On When guide to start planning your week for Doc/Fest
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Doc/Fest is pleased to announce that Rough/Ready is returning in 2019
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is proud of our 25 and Under initiatives and opportunities.
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Introducing the winning artwork from our 2019 Poster Competition
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The Doc/Fest team is heading to the European Film Market and Berlinale
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What’s a sales agent? What’s a distributor? How do I get my film sold and seen by audiences worldwide?
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Your cheatsheet to an overview of sales agents and distributors in the documentary landscape.
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Three MeetMarket 2017 films to premiere at Sundance 2019
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Alternate Realities Talent Market: Now Open for Submissions!
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Enter our 2019 Poster Competition to be featured across the festival & win £500
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MeetMarket Submissions
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We regret that the following documentary makers and creatives are unable to attend Sheffield Doc/Fest
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Need some help deciding how to schedule your Festival? Check out our handy Road Maps
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The Sales & Distribution Summit focuses on how documentaries get sold and then seen by audiences worldwide. Come to clue-up at the panels and case studies and then connect with international industry representatives at the networking sessions in the a ernoon.
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Marketplace Selected Projects 2018
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We are proud to announce the line-up for our 26th edition.
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Films that are sure to reignite the young hearts in this year's audiences
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We are investigating the mystery that is the human mind
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This year, Sheffield Doc/Fest presents an international ensemble of projects and makers focusing on LGBTQI+ communities and individuals
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We’re pleased to launch and present an international selection of films at this year’s festival. Films originate from a record 47 countries of production.
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Find out more about the Marketplace sessions and opportunities at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019
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Read our round-up of Doc/Fest 2019
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We’re proud to present 7 juried awards at this years festival, 42 nominated films, and 24 jurors.
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We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience our Festival regardless of background or income
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We talked to creators of Lovers’ Table
