About Doc/Fest
Doc/Fest brings the international documentary family together to celebrate the art and business of documentary making for five intense days in June. Now in its 20th Year, Sheffield Doc/Fest is one of the top three documentary festivals and markets in the world.
"Cannes for documentary people"
IndieWire
IndieWire
Doc/Fest it is the perfect platform for anyone with an interest in digital and factual content. Doc/Fest prides itself in supporting and nurturing new talent: in addition to the five Festival days in June, Sheffield Doc/Fest presents year round workshops, screenings, labs and mentoring opportunities both in the UK and internationally. Visit Year Round for more information.
"This past week has been absolutely amazing. I've been going to festivals for years and you have something remarkably special happening in Sheffield"
Ryan Harrington, Tribeca Film Institute
Ryan Harrington, Tribeca Film Institute
Doc/Fest is a Film Festival, Industry Session programme and Market place, offering pitching opportunities, controversial discussion panels and in-depth filmmaker masterclasses, as well as a wealth of inspirational documentary films from across the globe and world-famous parties. Our brand is unique, combining unparalleled expertise with a rebellious streak, dedicated to new talent and voices.
For the fifth year the Festival will present the Crossover Summit which explores new approaches to commissioning content aimed at maximising audience engagement.
The Festival continues to be innovative, exciting and different - leading the way in digital and interactive programming.
For 2013, we promise to make this a Festival you will never forget, with three Opening Night events, over 100 films and 80 sessions, dozens of networking events and over 2,600 film, TV and digital delegates from 60 countries, Doc/Fest 2013 will be a Festival like no other. Don’t miss out, Register Now.
"Thank you all for a wonderful time! And pass my thanks on to all that helped the Festival be so well run and fun."
Carol Morley, Special Jury Member
Carol Morley, Special Jury Member
"Doc/Fest is a wonderful opportunity for all of us in documentary! Sheffield is a PERFECT event to do business and at the same time get inspired."
Leslie Knott, Producer, Tiger Nest Films
Leslie Knott, Producer, Tiger Nest Films
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