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Sheffield Hallam Student Blog - Lib Silke
We invited two Sheffield Hallam University students to explore the Sheffield DocFest 2024 programme.
Here’s Lib Silke, a BA Film Studies student, with her take on films in our Youth Jury Selection and Shorts Programme.
Here’s Lib Silke, a BA Film Studies student, with her take on films in our Youth Jury Selection and Shorts Programme.
Published on June 26
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Sheffield Hallam Student Blog - Alice Montgomery
We invited two Sheffield Hallam University students to explore the Sheffield DocFest 2024 programme.
Here’s Alice Montgomery, a BA Film Studies student, with her thoughts on everything from talks with big names to our Alternate Realities Exhibition.
Here’s Alice Montgomery, a BA Film Studies student, with her thoughts on everything from talks with big names to our Alternate Realities Exhibition.
Published on June 25
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Strike: An Uncivil War wins Audience Award at the 2024 Sheffield DocFest
We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Audience Award is presented to Strike: An Uncivil War directed by Daniel Gordon (UK), produced by Nick Taussig and Fjolla Iberhysaj.
Published on June 17
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Announcing 2024 Sheffield DocFest Award Winners
We are delighted to announce this year’s winners presented during the awards ceremony at Sheffield’s Crucible Playhouse this evening.
Published on June 15
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Announcing our 2024 Jury Members
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. Winners will be revealed during the Festival’s Awards Ceremony at Crucible Playhouse on 16 June. Join us at our 31th edition of the festival in Sheffield, 12-11 June 2024.
Published on May 24
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Filmmaker Challenge 2024
Returning for the third year running, we are delighted to present our Filmmaker Challenge 2024. Six early-career UK filmmakers have been selected to undertake the challenge of making a film on the fly, with a micro budget and equipment support, as well as mentoring from Oscar and BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Julie Cohen (RBG, Every Body, My Name is Pauli Murray).
Published on May 13
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Announcing our full Industry programme for Sheffield DocFest 2024
We are pleased to reveal our full Industry Programme for the 31st edition of Sheffield DocFest, taking place in Sheffield, 12-17 June 2024, which completes our full festival line up. Come and explore the programme.
Published on May 12
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Amplify: Production Talent 2024 Cohort
We are thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s edition of Amplify: Production Talent. Supported by BBC and Channel 4, the initiative offers early-career production professionals the opportunity to connect with UK production company executives in the documentary TV sector; experience an international marketplace; widen their network and learn more about the industry.
Published on May 12
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Meet our 2024 Alternate Realities Talents
We are proud to announce the 2024 cohort of Alternate Realities Talent Artists, who have been selected to take part in this year’s edition of the Alternate Realities Talent Initiative, taking place on Saturday 15 June.
Published on May 12
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Announcing our full Public Programme for Sheffield DocFest 2024
We are proud to reveal our full Film programme, Alternate Realities exhibitions, and public Talks for the 30th edition of Sheffield DocFest.
DocFest firmly believes in the transformative power of documentaries to spark curiosity, engage audiences, and foster meaningful discussions and with this year’s theme ‘Reflections on Reality’ the festival welcomes audiences and industry guests to engage in conversation - in Sheffield, 12-17 June 2024.
Come and explore the programme.
DocFest firmly believes in the transformative power of documentaries to spark curiosity, engage audiences, and foster meaningful discussions and with this year’s theme ‘Reflections on Reality’ the festival welcomes audiences and industry guests to engage in conversation - in Sheffield, 12-17 June 2024.
Come and explore the programme.
Published on May 8
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Announcing our 2024 Theme: Reflections on Realities
Sheffield DocFest announces Reflections on Realities as its 2024 theme and a special programme of films and conversations titled ‘Days of Reflection’ on the themes of Co-Resistance, Freedom of the Press, Ancestral Lands and Archiving the Present.
Published on May 2
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Sounds Right - Navigating the Complexities of Music Licensing
A post from our Festival Audio Partner, Warner Chappell Production Music
Published on May 1
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Announcing 2024 Opening Night Film, Guest of Honour and one of our headline talks
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Opening Night Film, Guest of Honor and one of our headline talks ahead of our full Programme Launch on Wednesday 8 May.
Published on April 29
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2024 MeetMarket Projects
We are thrilled to announce the slate for the 2024 MeetMarket taking place Thursday 13 June and Friday 14 June, as part of a broader marketplace programme of talent development, pitches, roundtables and conferences designed to connect new projects with industry partners that runs across the festival.
Published on April 25
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Announcing our Alternate Realities Collaboration with the IDA
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with the International Documentary Association (IDA) for the Alternate Realities Exhibition and Summit during our 31st edition of Sheffield DocFest taking place 12 - 17 June 2024.
Published on April 18
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Applications open for Filmmaker Challenge 2024
Returning for 2024, we will select and support six filmmakers to make a short documentary in and around Sheffield during the festival.
Published on March 27
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BBC Storyville Development Pitch 2024
BBC Storyville is delighted to announce an opportunity to pitch to be part of its 2024 DocFest Development Programme. Storyville is passionate about feature documentaries, telling timely stories from across the world.
Published on March 18
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Alternate Realities Talent 2024
Alternate Realities Talent exists to foster collaborations between artists, collectives, creatives and organisations focused on using digital technologies to experiment and play with non-fiction boundaries, as well as push storytelling in exciting new directions.
Published on March 14
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Applications open for Amplify: Production Talent
Applications are open for Amplify: Production Talent, an initiative aimed at entry-level production professionals who are looking to elevate their careers. Apply by Thursday 9 April 2024, 12 noon BST.
Published on March 14
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The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back for 2024!
Want to get your new documentary in front of Channel 4? Five new directors will have the chance to pitch their 60 minute film at the First Cut Pitch at our festival this June. One winner will walk away with a commission. Apply by Sunday 14th April 2024.
Published on March 12