Channel 4 First Cut Pitch Five new directors pitch to a panel of industry experts for the chance to win a commission for their first 60-minute film on Channel 4. Industry Programme Industry Pitch
Channel 4 Happy Hour Come and join us for drinks and nibbles as we raise a glass to another great year of Documentaries at Channel 4. Industry Programme Industry Social
A Child of My Own Oscar-nominated director Maite Alberdi follows Alejandra, a young Mexican woman who fakes a pregnancy, becoming trapped in a web of her own making for nine months. Maite Alberdi 2026 Film Programme Film
Children & Animals A twelve year old farmer brings his favourite goat to compete at a country fair in Maine, where a conversation about death changes everything. Walker Kalan 2026 Film Programme Film
A City in the Forest When a police unit in Atlanta moves to raze an urban forest for the country's largest police training facility, a grassroots movement fights to defend the land. Lev Omelchenko, Nolan Huber 2026 Film Programme Film
Climate Spring Digital-First Pitch Digital filmmakers compete in a climate pitch competition for the chance to win 10k. Industry Programme Industry Pitch
Climate Spring Drinks Join the Climate Spring team for post-pitch drinks and network with fellow delegates interested in and working in the climate space. Industry Programme Industry Social
Closing Night Drinks Join us at the Showroom Bar for drinks and dancing to celebrate the closing night of the festival! Industry Programme Industry Social
Closure After his teenage son is last seen crossing a bridge over the River Vistula, a father's years-long search through its murky depths consumes everything. Michał Marczak 2026 Film Programme Film
Coded Black Part of The Alternate Realities Exhibition; free to enter, hosted at Yorkshire Artspace. By Sheffield based team, Maisha Wester and Human Studio Maisha Wester, Human Studio 2025 Alternate Realities Programme Installation
Colors of White Rock In Mongolia's Gobi Desert, Maikhuu is one of the country's only female truck drivers, hauling coal across treacherous roads to provide for her family. Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig 2026 Film Programme Film
The Cord As Venezuela's healthcare system crumbles, Carolina navigates the streets of Maracaibo with sheer will, wit and community to bring new life safely into the world. Nolwenn Hervé 2026 Film Programme Film
Crocodile A group of young filmmakers in Nigeria form a homemade collective with smartphones and recycled materials. Over thirteen years, it becomes a story of creativity, ambition and growing up together. The Critics, Pietra Brettkelly 2026 Film Programme Film
The Cycle of Love In 1977, a young street artist from Delhi picked up a second-hand bicycle and set off on a 6,000-mile journey to find the woman who captured his heart. Orlando von Einsiedel 2025 Film Programme Film
Derek vs Derek Two neighbouring Devon farmers, both called Derek, go to war over the future of their land in this funny and timely documentary James Dawson 2026 Film Programme Film
Derek vs Derek + Conversation Join us for a special screening of this film, followed by a discussion with the director James Dawson and the protagonists, Derek and Derek! Film Programme Film
Director Masterclass with Maite Alberdi: The Art of Storytelling Oscar nominated director Maite Alberdi (The Mole Agent, The Eternal Memory) explores her intimate documentary career in this in-depth masterclass. Industry Programme Industry Craft Session
Director Masterclass with Sara Dosa: Ecological and Cultural Memory on Screen A conversation with Sara Dosa about working with representations of more-than-human nature to craft stories that illuminate how people make meaning amidst environmental and existential crises. Industry Programme Industry Craft Session
Directors UK Networking Breakfast Network over coffee and croissants with fellow festival-goers at this morning mixer, hosted by Directors UK. Industry Programme Industry Marketplace Activity
Disciples On the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, two boys enter a revered Hindu school where lessons in ancient scripture blur into something more troubling. Pankaj Johar, Sunaina Kapoor 2026 Film Programme Film
Do You Know That I'm With You A forgotten goddess of carpet weaving is summoned back to life as a filmmaker pieces together lost memories across the Uyghur diaspora. Darya Andijan 2026 Film Programme Film
DocFest Awards Ceremony Join us at the Crucible Playhouse as we unveil the winning films and projects across festival live pitches and our official competitions. Industry Programme Event
DocFest Book Club in partnership with Juno Books Join us at 7:30pm on Monday 15th June for a very special Juno Books and DocFest book club collaboration at Showroom Cinema Cafe. Participation & Engagement Programme Talk
DocFest Fun Run Join us for a 5km fun run around Sheffield. Meeting outside of the Delegate Centre (S1 2BX) Participation & Engagement Programme Event