Announcing our full Public Programme for Sheffield DocFest 2025
We are incredibly proud to reveal our full public programme for the 32nd edition of Sheffield DocFest.
Published on May 7
Sheffield Docfest Announces World Premiere of 'Still Pushing Pineapples' as Opening Night Film for its 32nd Edition
We are delighted to announce the World Premiere of Kim Hopkins’ Still Pushing Pineapples will open this year’s festival on 18 June 2025 at Sheffield’s Showroom Cinema.
Published on May 1
Sheffield DocFest’s MeetMarket celebrates 20 years with the announcement of 49 projects
Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects, is thrilled to announce its slate for the 20th edition of the MeetMarket.
Published on April 30
Applications open for Filmmaker Challenge 2025
Returning for 2025, we will select and support six filmmakers to make a short documentary in and around Sheffield during the festival.
Published on April 30
Sheffield Docfest Announces World Of Wonder Co-Founders Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato As This Year’s Guests Of Honour
Published on April 29
Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum
Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum is an initiative for XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary, looking to expand their network and get advice from experts in the field.
Published on April 11
Climate Spring Documentary Pitch now open for applications
Climate Spring Announces New £10k Documentary Development Pitch at Sheffield DocFest.
Published on April 9
Announcing the appointment of three new board trustees: Fran Baker, Guy Gadney and Roly Keating
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new board trustees: Fran Baker, Commissioning Editor Documentaries BBC Factual, Guy Gadney, CEO of Charismatic.ai and Roly Keating, former Chief Executive of the British Library and former Controller of BBC Four and BBC Two.
Published on March 31
Help fund the Sheffield DocFest Community Programme with Arts for Impact
Donate to us through the BigGive platform between midday 18th March and midday 25th March, and they will double the amount – so you can make double the difference to DocFest.
Published on March 18
Applications open for Amplify: Production Talent 2025
Applications are open for Amplify: Production Talent, an initiative aimed at entry-level production professionals who are looking to elevate their careers.
Published on March 14
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back for 2025!
Want to get your new documentary in front of Channel 4? Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield DocFest is back! Five new directors will have the chance to pitch this June and one winner will walk away with a commission. Apply by Friday 21st March 2025.
Published on February 25
Introducing our 2025 Film Programme Team, Programme Consultants & Advisers
We're thrilled to introduce our 2025 Film Programme Team, and team of Programme Consultants and Advisers, who will who will be selecting films for this year’s edition, set to take place 18-23 June.
Published on February 24
Meet our 2025 Youth Jury
We are delighted to announce our 2025 Youth Jurors for this year's edition, taking place across Sheffield, 18-23 June 2025.
Published on February 19
Announcing DocFest's new Managing Director, Mimi Poskitt
We are thrilled to confirm the appointment of Mimi Poskitt as our new Managing Director.
Published on February 11
Join our Local Advisory Group
Are you interested in shaping the future of the festival and based in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire? Applications are now open to be part of our Local Advisory Group. Apply by 14th March.
Published on January 13
2025 Youth Jury Open for Applications
Our 2025 Youth Jury Programme is open for applications! If you are aged 18-23, based in the UK, and have a passion for documentary and the media industry, this is the programme for you. Apply by 10 January 2025, 12:00 GMT to take part.
Published on November 4
Announcing Anne Morrison as Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are thrilled to confirm the appointment of Anne Morrison as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Published on October 15
2025 Film and VR Entries Open
Film and VR entries are now open for the 32nd Edition of Sheffield DocFest, which will take place from Wednesday 18 June - Monday 23 June 2025.
Published on October 2
Announcing our Queer Realities Director's Lab cohort
We are delighted to announce the cohort for our inaugural Queer Realities Director’s Lab! Ten UK-based documentary directors have been selected to take part in this new and in-depth development programme.
Published on September 2
Announcing our 2025 dates
Following on from a successful 31st edition, we're delighted to announce our 2025 festival dates which will run from 18-23 June 2025. Industry Passes are now on sale at the discounted Lightning rate until 16 October 2024.
Published on August 12
Announcing our Queer Realities Director's Lab
Sheffield DocFest’s Queer Realities Director’s Lab is a development programme open to directors who are currently developing a queer documentary project.
Published on July 4
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
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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