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.
Alternate Realities Talent exists to foster collaborations between artists, collectives, creatives and organisations focused on using digital technologies to experiment and play with non-fiction boundaries, as well as push storytelling in exciting new directions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Our 2024 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 12 January 2024, 12:00 GMT to take part.
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.
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!
**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.
**Applications are now closed**We are seeking expressions of interest from anyone living/working in the UK who are emerging or established in film programming, filmmaking, criticism, acquisitions, commissioning or development to join our team of Programme Advisers for Sheffield DocFest 2024.
Following on from a successful 30th edition, we're delighted to announce our 2024 festival dates which will run from 12-17 June. Industry Passes are now on sale at the discounted Lightning rate until 4 October.
Announcing 2023 Sheffield DocFest Award Winners and an Increase On Delegate Attendance Figures
As our 30th Edition comes to a close, we're thrilled to announce this year’s winners presented during the Awards Ceremony, supported by Adobe, at Sheffield’s Crucible Playhouse on Sunday 18 June 2023.
Nobel Prize Winning ‘Novaya Gazeta’ Editor Dmitry Muratov to Attend the Sheffield DocFest World Premiere of 'The Price Of Truth'
We are pleased to announce that Dmitry Muratov will attend the Sheffield DocFest 2023 screening of The Price of Truth, which is followed by an in-person conversation with director Patrick Forbes. The event takes place at Sheffield Crucible Theatre and is supported by Channel 4.
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!
Announcing Raul Niño Zambrano as Creative Director of Sheffield DocFest
We are thrilled to announce that following a successful year as Acting Creative Director, our Board of Trustees have confirmed the appointment of Raul Niño Zambrano as Sheffield DocFest’s Creative Director.
Sheffield DocFest 2023 Festival Highlights: Our Youth Jury Edition
If you are looking for ideas of what to catch at the 30th edition of Sheffield DocFest, our 2023 Youth Jurors have got you covered. Take a look at their Festival highlights now join us as we are 'Sparking Curiosity' with documentary - and each other - in Sheffield, 14 - 19 June!