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Announcing our From Door to Doc fundraising programme

Our From Door to Doc fundraising programme creates accessible pathways to Sheffield DocFest for people who might otherwise be unable to attend. We remove barriers like travel expenses, ticket costs, and the feeling that cultural events aren't 'for them'.

Join us in making Sheffield DocFest accessible to all. Support From Door to Doc by donating, sharing, or spreading the word.

News, Community

Published on March 31

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Sir David Attenborough at 100: Create a Birthday Card Competition!

In partnership with Sheffield Libraries, we're inviting young artists across Sheffield to create a birthday card to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday!

Arts, Community, News

Published on March 27

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.

News, Film, Industry, Community

Published on March 3

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.

News, Film, Community

Published on November 3

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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.

Community

Published on March 18

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.

News, Film, Industry, Community

Published on February 19

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.

News, Film, Community

Published on November 4

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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.

News, Film, Industry, Community

Published on February 16

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.

News, Film, Arts, Industry, Community

Published on November 2

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Your Favourite Memories of Sheffield DocFest

Over the past 30 editions of Sheffield DocFest, we have had the great joy of creating a space for documentary makers and lovers to come together and celebrate the work being done by the industry. Here are some good, heartfelt, and funny times members of the DocFest team, both past and present, have had since we began way back in 1994. We’d love to hear yours!

Community, News

Published on June 13

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Join our Local Advisory Group!

Are you interested in shaping the future of the festival and based in South Yorkshire? Applications are now open to be part of our Local Advisory Group. Apply by Tuesday 25 April 17:00 BST.

Community

Published on April 4

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Volunteer applications open

Interested in volunteering? Want to see how an international film and arts festival works? Join our DocCrew Volunteer Programme. With roles available across all areas of the festival, there's something for everyone. Find out more and get involved.

News, Arts, Film, Industry, Community

Published on March 16

2022 Festival Report & Highlights

Our 2022 Festival Report is here! Take a closer look at Sheffield DocFest 2022, and revisit some of our best moments.

News, Film, Arts, Industry, Community

Published on September 8

Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind takes place across Sheffield from 15 – 25 September. We're pleased to present a selection of three films from our 2022 Film Programme, screening for free at the Spiegeltent on Thursday 22 September.

News, Film, Community

Published on September 1

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Football Players Wanted

We’re women* and non-binary football players to take part in a 3-sided co-operative football match organised by Feminist Exchange Network at Sheffield DocFest 2022. The match will take place Thursday 23 June at Sheffield Amphitheatre. Register your interest here.

News, Arts, Community, Film

Published on May 25

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Alternate Realities Commission: Feminist Economics Football

Announcing our 2022 Alternate Realities commission: Feminist Economics Football: A Cooperative Game for Sheffield. Sign-up to take part in a unique game of football on the first day of the festival on 23 June 2022.

News, Arts, Community

Published on May 11

Take part in DocHost

DocHost invites local residents to host filmmakers and artists who are attending the Festival, in their homes between 23 - 28 June 2022. Sign-up to host, or be hosted!

News, Film, Arts, Community

Published on May 11

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Volunteer with us

Volunteer applications are open for Sheffield DocFest 2022. Interested in taking part? Hear what some of our DocCrew alumni have to say about their experience volunteering with us.

News, Arts, Film, Industry, Community

Published on April 5

2022 Youth Jurors at the London Lab session with Adrian Kawaley-Lathan, Creative Director at Bertha Foundation

Meet our 2022 Youth Jury

Our Youth Jury programme is back for its 16th year. We are delighted to introduce you to the five young film enthusiasts who make up this year's Youth Jury.

News, Film, Industry, Community

Published on March 3

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Meet our Future Film Programmers

In collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, we are delighted to introduce this year's cohort of Future Film Programmers.

News, Film, Community

Published on January 27

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Diaspora Multimedia Hub Showcase

Join us for a showcase of work made by local first-time filmmakers, and hear the stories they have to tell about our city and the people that live in it.

News, Film, Community

Published on December 4

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Announcing our 2022 Leadership Team

We are delighted to welcome film festival luminary Clare Stewart as Interim CEO and Academy and BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia as Guest Curator for the next edition of Sheffield DocFest.

News, Film, Arts, Community, Industry

Published on October 26

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Take a look at our 2021 Festival Report

The 28th edition in review – have a read through our Festival Report to find out everything you need to know about Sheffield DocFest 2021.

News, Film, Industry, Arts, Community

Published on July 27

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Thank you for joining us at Sheffield DocFest 2021

We would like to say thank you to all of you who joined us here in Sheffield, across cinemas in the UK, and online for the 28th edition of our festival.

Film, Arts, Industry, Community

Published on June 22

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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