Meet Our 2026 Youth Jury
Meet the five young film enthusiasts that will make up our Youth Jury cohort for Sheffield DocFest's 33rd edition in 2026.
Published on March 3
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back for 2026!
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back for 2026!
Published on February 26
Introducing our 2026 Film Programme Team, Programme Consultants & Advisers
We are delighted to announce our 2026 Film Programme Team as well as our team of Programme Consultants and Advisers, who will be selecting films for our 33rd edition, taking place 10-15 June.
Published on January 30
2026 Youth Jury
Our 2026 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 9 January 2026, 12:00 GMT to take part.
Published on November 3
2026 Film Entries
Film entries are now open for the 33rd Edition of Sheffield DocFest, which will take place from Wednesday 10 June - Monday 15 June 2026.
Published on September 11
Announcing our 2026 dates
Following on from a successful 32nd edition, we're delighted to announce our 2026 festival dates which will run from 10-15 June 2026. Industry Passes are now on sale at the discounted Lightning rate of £200 + VAT until 15 October 2025.
Published on July 16
Grenfell: Uncovered wins Audience Award at the 2025 Sheffield DocFest
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 Audience Award
Published on June 23
Announcing 2025 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 22
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Published on June 16
Announcing the Channel 4 First Cut Pitch Finalists
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the Channel 4 First Cut Pitch.
Published on June 13
Announcing the Climate Spring Documentary Pitch Finalists
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the Climate Spring Pitch.
Published on June 12
Filmmaker Challenge Cohort
We are thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s Filmmaker Challenge, supported by Principal Sponsor Prime Video.
Published on June 6
Announcing the Juries for our 32nd Edition
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
Published on June 3
New additions to our Public and Industry Programmes
We're excited to announce some new additions to our 32nd edition
Published on May 22
Announcing our full Industry Programme for the 32nd edition
We are delighted to reveal our full Industry Programme for the 32st edition of Sheffield DocFest, taking place in Sheffield, 18-23 June 2025
Published on May 14
Spotlight on Emerging Talent: The Whickers and Sheffield DocFest Announce 2025 The Whickers Podcast Pitch Award Finalists and Judges
The Whickers, in partnership with Sheffield DocFest, are delighted to announce the Finalists for the 2025 The Whickers Podcast Pitch Award.
Published on May 12
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 50 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
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