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Announcing our full Public Programme for Sheffield DocFest 2023

We are proud to reveal our full Film programme, Alternate Realities exhibitions, and public Talks for the 30th edition of Sheffield DocFest where we are ‘Sparking Curiosity’ with documentary - and each other - in Sheffield, 14-19 June 2023.

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Announcing our 2023 Opening Night Film, Guest of Honour, and one of our headline talks

We are thrilled to announce the Opening Night Film, our Guest of Honour, and one of headline talks ahead of our full Programme Launch on Wednesday 10 May 2023.

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2023 MeetMarket Projects

Explore the 48 international documentary projects selected to pitch at the 18th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket. The event will take place on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 of June 2023.

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Banijay UK Acceleration Bursary for Up-and-Coming Talent

Applications are now open for Banijay UK's Acceleration Bursary for Up-and-Coming Talent. It aims to support 35 emerging creatives across the UK television industry to attend the 30th edition of Sheffield DocFest. Apply by 10 May 2023.

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Volunteer Applications Now Open!

Applications for DocCrew, our Volunteer Programme, are now open!

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Year Round Screenings & Events

Our Year Round Screening & Events programme is dedicated to championing the work of documentary filmmakers, and bringing documentary cinema to audiences, all year-round. See our schedule of upcoming events.

Sheffield DocFest is the UK's leading documentary festival

Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. We offer makers and audiences a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Our programming represents our core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism.

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14 - 19 Jun 2023
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Accommodation & Hospitality

Visiting Sheffield this June and need a place to stay? Take a look at our guide to accommodation in the city, including discounted hotels for Industry Passholders. 

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Travel

Take a look at our travel guide for tips, advice and useful transport links to help you plan your trip to Sheffield this June.

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Sheffield DocFest 30th edition poster

Announcing our full Public Programme for Sheffield DocFest 2023

We are proud to reveal our full Film programme, Alternate Realities exhibitions, and public Talks for the 30th edition of Sheffield DocFest where we are ‘Sparking Curiosity’ with documentary - and each other - in Sheffield, 14-19 June 2023.
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News
Published on May 10
Close up of Tish Murtha, a British social documentary photographer

Announcing 2023 Opening Night Film, Guest of Honour, and one of our headline talks

We are thrilled to announce the Opening Night Film, our Guest of Honour, and one of headline talks ahead of our full Programme Launch on Wednesday 10 May.
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News, Film
Published on April 26
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BBC Storyville Early Stage Development Pitch

BBC Storyville is delighted to announce a unique opportunity to pitch to be part of a new development programme at Sheffield DocFest. Storyville is passionate about feature documentaries, telling timely stories from across the world. Apply by Friday 19 May.
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Published on April 26
Groups of people sat at tables, in discussion, at a previous Sheffield DocFest MeetMarket in Cutler's Hall

2023 MeetMarket Projects

Explore the 48 international documentary projects selected to pitch at the 18th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket. The event will take place on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 of June 2023.
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Industry, News
Published on April 25

 

 

Volunteer Programme

Our DocCrew Volunteer Programme offers an exciting opportunity to see how a festival works, whilst exploring your interests.

 

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"Everyone we encountered at the festival was incredibly helpful and kind... Sheffield will always be a very special place to us."

Mirissa Neff

"How great it was to be back at Sheffield DocFest, and how buzzy and busy it felt."

Brian Hill

"Sheffield DocFest, always an adaptable, forward-thinking festival"

Guy Lodge, The Guardian

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