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
Sheffield Docfest Announces World Of Wonder Co-Founders Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato As This Year’s Guests Of Honour
Published on April 29
Climate Spring Documentary Pitch now open for applications
Climate Spring Announces New £10k Documentary Development Pitch at Sheffield DocFest.
Published on April 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet our 2024 Youth Jury
We are delighted to announce our 2024 Youth Jurors for this year's edition, taking place across Sheffield, 12-17 June 2024.
Published on February 16
Introducing our 2024 Industry team
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Industry Team who will be shaping our Marketplace and programme of talks and sessions for Sheffield DocFest 2024, taking place 12 - 17 June.
Published on January 30
2024 Virtual Reality Programme Entries Open
Sheffield DocFest will present a Virtual Reality Programme as part of its 31st edition, which will take place from 12 - 17 June 2024. Entries are now open and will close on Friday 1 March, 12 noon GMT.
Published on January 19
Introducing our 2024 Film Programme Team, Programme Consultants & Advisers
We're thrilled to introduce our 2024 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 12-17 June.
Published on January 11
DocFest Programmer Picks of 2023
The Sheffield DocFest Film Programme Advisers share the non-fiction films that made it onto their list of the Top Five Films of 2023! Are any of these films on your list?
Published on December 15
2023 Festival Report
Our 2023 Festival Report is here! In the report, we take a look back at our 30th anniversary edition and reflect on some of the achievements of the festival. Read the full report here.
Published on November 2
Festival Films & Where to Watch Them
Take a look at some of our titles from across the festival that are available to watch online, on TV and in cinemas now, and look ahead to some of the upcoming releases scheduled for the rest of the year. Catch up on your favourites, or tune into the films you missed during the festival!
Published on September 27
Open Call for MeetMarket Preselectors
**Applications are now closed**We are seeking expressions of interest from those living and working in the UK with a minimum three years experience in areas such as film and TV production, film markets/forums, film financing, film fund, film sales, film or TV commissioning to preselect projects submitted for our 2024 MeetMarket.
Published on August 31
Your Fat Friend wins Audience Award at the 2023 Sheffield DocFest
We are so thrilled to announce the 2023 Audience Award is presented to Your Fat Friend directed and produced by Jeanie Finlay (USA, 2023)!
Published on June 19
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