The goal of our 2020 bursary programme is to make the festival affordable and more accessible for individuals who might otherwise not be able to get involved due to financial disadvantage.
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back! Once again C4 will be offering 5 new directors the chance to pitch in Sheffield. The winner will walk away with a commission from C4for their first 60’ film.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
We introduce Spotlight conversations to the film programme, presenting premiere screenings and deep conversations with contemporary masters of non-fiction cinema.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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