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Filmmaker Challenge cohort and Guest Mentor announced for 2026

We are thrilled to announce the cohort and Guest Mentor Alex Thomas for this year’s expanded Filmmaker Challenge, supported by Principal Sponsor Prime Video Pathway.

News, Film, Press, Industry

Published on May 5

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DocFest Exchange: Beyond Our Own Eyes

We're excited to announce our full programme of films, talks, workshops and audio walks for this year’s DocFest Exchange.

News, Film

Published on June 2

Meet our 2021 Jurors

We’re proud to announce our team of jurors for our International Competition, UK Competition and Awards...

News, Film

Published on May 28

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Paula Gaitán retrospective on DAFilms

We're proud to present an online retrospective of Brazilian filmmaker Paula Gaitán, screening online at DAFilms.

Film, News

Published on May 25

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The Schools Programme

The Schools Programme at Sheffield DocFest is a new, free mini festival especially for Schools and other educational providers for children and young people aged 5-19 in Sheffield.

Community, Film, News

Published on May 24

A grand hall with a large chandelier hanging centrally. Painted portraits hang along the walls in gold frames. Groups of people are pictured beneath, sat around round tables.

2021 Marketplace Projects & Teams Announced

Today we announce 55 projects selected for the MeetMarket (for features and series) and 22 projects for the Arts Talent Market (for new media works).

News, Industry, Film, Arts

Published on April 27

A composite image of Sheffield DocFest's artistic team for the 2021 festival

Introducing our artistic team for 2021

We're proud to announce the curatorial teams behind our 2021 Film, Arts and Exchange Programmes for the upcoming 28th edition of the festival.

Film, Arts, News, Press

Published on February 2