MeetMarket Submissions are now open!
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Alternate Realities Market submission overview
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Applications are now open from 15 October until 4 March.
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Catch these Doc/Fest alumni at IDFA, or dance with us at our Partij!
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ALTERNATE REALITIES ::: VR WORKSHOP ::: Digi Lab @ MUTEK.MX
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Doc/Comment: interview with Feargal Ward, director of The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid
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Jemma Klein offers her insight into creating lead images, and contemporary film poster design.
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A new partnership between Sheffield Doc/Fest, Sheffield Library and the European-wide AVA Library Project is bringing world-class documentary films to local library members for the first time, available completely free, and on-demand.
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Doc/Comment: interview with Tom Dumican , director of No Greater Law
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Offering his insight into creating lead images, and contemporary film poster design.
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Sheffield Doc/Fest, with National Lottery funding and support from the BFI, today announces Doc/Circuit.
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It is announced today that Elizabeth McIntyre is leaving her role of CEO & Festival Director of Sheffield Doc/Fest, which she has held for three years.
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A new initiative which aims to develop regional audiences for independent documentary films
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Recordings of talks, sessions and post screening from previous festivals.
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Our bi-monthly podcast series includes talks with Louis Threoux, Sir David Attenborough, Michael Moore, Munroe Bergdorf, John Akomfrah, Stacey Dooley, Guy Martin, Mary Beard, Vicky McClure and more...
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Pitch Opportunities
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Doc/Fest present a talk with Jamie Campbell as part of Off the Shelf: Festival of Words
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Watch documentaries for free with your Sheffield Library card.
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IMMERSIVE, IMPACTFUL AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS JOIN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST ALTERNATE REALITIES TOURING EXHIBITION 2018
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Interactive projects from Doc/Fest 2018 will tour to London, Brighton, Bradford, Montreal & Buenos Aires
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We spoke with Alternate Realities project-maker Ifeatu Nnaobi about her work and world borders
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Sheffield Doc/Fest Celebrates Increased Festival Attendance, Diversity and Representation in 2018
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to share with you our new 3D virtual scan of the Alternate Realites exhibition, The World Unknown to You
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Celebrated filmmakers and on-screen talent in conversation at Doc/Fest 2108
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The Craft Summit: The Art of Documentary Filmmaking presented by Documentary Campus will shine a spotlight on the creative minds behind the most thought-provoking nonfiction films.
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A day of thought-provoking talks, interactivity and illuminating presentations from the world’s leading digital storytellers.
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Alternate Realities Projects in Competition
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Engage with the interface and cross into the unknown to reveal worlds anew.
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Coalesce and immerse yourself in stories of love, loss and hope.
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Sheffield Doc/Fest welcomes Portal back to Tudor Square.
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Special talks, films and activity, with a focus on mental health. Come together for adventures through the mind, surprising new perspectives on life and inspiring conversation.
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ALTERNATE REALITIES TOURING EXHIBITION 2018 HEADS TO UK AND INTERNATIONAL VENUES
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EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED TALENT SHOWCASED IN TWO RESPONSIVE AND TOPICAL DOC/FEST PROGRAMMES
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DDD60 – a pan-European research project designed to develop and introduce cutting edge video compression and delivery technology to provide high-quality virtual reality content - today announces its final results.
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A list of all this year's winners
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We regret that the following documentary makers and creatives are unable to attend Sheffield Doc/Fest
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We regret that the following documentary makers and creatives are unable to attend Sheffield Doc/Fest
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Need some help deciding how to schedule your Festival? Check out our handy Road Maps
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Guest spot by Stephanie Dennison, Professor of Brazilian Studies at University of Leeds
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Things we enjoy in the city to fill your stomachs and eyes.
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We're thrilled to announce our Poster Competition Winners and share where you can buy the artwork
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Emerging and established talent sharing new creative and broadcast documentary film
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The unforgettable highlights of your Doc/Fest experience
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Great discounts on food and drink in Sheffield throughout the festival
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A kaleidoscopic range of stories that focus a lens on female-identifying people
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A selection of some of Doc/Fest's LGBTQ+ films and stories
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In these films the street is not the route, it is the destination
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An insight into engaging new images of contemporary Lebanese documentary cinema
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The Sales & Distribution Summit focuses on how documentaries get sold and then seen by audiences worldwide. Come to clue-up at the panels and case studies and then connect with international industry representatives at the networking sessions in the a ernoon.
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Read more about the finalist of The Whickers Film & TV Funding Awards, with the winner announced at Doc/Fest 2018
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After its terrifically successful pilot last year, Doc/Dinner is back in 2018, connecting emerging talent with top industry executives from broadcast and digital platforms in a relaxed, informal setting.
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ALTERNATE REALITIES FIRST HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST 25TH EDITION
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DDD60 – a pan-European research project designed to develop and introduce cutting edge video compression and delivery technology to provide high-quality virtual reality content - today announces its final results.
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DDD60 bringing cutting edge video compression for immersive content to Sheffield Doc/Fest's Better Known Truths exhibition.
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Virtual reality. You’ve heard about it, you’ve been intrigued by it, but you just haven’t known exactly where to start. This is the crash course you’ve been hoping for.
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SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS FOR 25TH EDITION
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Find out more about the Marketplace sessions an opportunities at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018
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Be a star at the 25th edition of Doc/Fest: join artist Richard DeDomenici to recreate the 80s dystopian classic Threads as part of Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018
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To celebrate our 25th Edition, we're launching an open call to design a new artwork for our 2018 posters
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SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST MARKETPLACE & TALENT PROGRAMME ANNOUNCES
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WORLD PREMIERE OF SEAN McALLISTER’S A NORTHERN SOUL TO OPEN 25TH EDITION OF SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST
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Marketplace Selected Projects 2018
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The commissioning & funding panels at Doc/Fest 2018
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Live performances at Doc/Fest 2018: Black Mother + GAIKA, We Speak Music: Live by Reeps One & Shirkers + Weish
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£20,000 for a short film up for grabs from Real Stories
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Boiler Room are commissioning at least one original documentary celebrating stories from the front line of global underground music culture.
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DOC/FEST ANNOUNCES THREE LIVE PERFORMANCE PREMIERES TO CELEBRATE 25TH EDITION
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We're thrilled to announce the premieres of three live performance events to celebrate our 25th Edition
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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Guardian to collaborate at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June 2018.
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We've got loads of Marketplace initiatives open & upcoming, read on for info
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With Award Season in full swing we reflect on the diverse talent that have showcased at Sheffield Doc/Fest over the years.
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Programme Manager Sarah Dawson and Film Programme Coordinator Hannah McHaffie share thoughts on shorts from our 2017 programme available to watch right now.
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Registration is now open for all reporting and reviewing journalists to apply for the chance to cover Doc/Fest
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Live Cinema Summit at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018
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Limited numbers of discounted Doc/Fest 2018 Festival Passes available now
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2017 Youth Juror Alex Lancastle share's his Top Festival Picks & where you can watch them now
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Luke W Moody on a wave of change in cinema exhibition.
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Following its UK Premiere at Doc/Fest 2017, Brexitannia is now in cinemas & available on iTunes
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Doc/Fest are delighted to be partnering with The Independent Cinema Office to provide paid traineeships.
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Congratulations to Doc/Fest's MeetMarket alumni
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Managing Director of True Vision Productions is the newly appointed Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors
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Our annual training programme with Bungalow Town Productions
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Meet our Future Producer School Alumni from 2014 to 2017.
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The University is seeking to commission a new documentary film for £32,800
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Doc/Fest are thrilled to announce this year's selected MeetMarket and AR Market projects
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Have a look at our opportunities and events at the Marketplace 2017
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Meet the delegations that attended Sheffield Doc/Fest 2017
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is excited to announce that Maxine Peake will appear at Doc/Fest 2017.
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Download the Doc/Fest App and stay on top of your Festival schedule
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Additions to the Talks and Sessions programme, Doc/Rhythm strand World Premieres & more
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Six unmissable days of the world's best documentaries, virtual reality and interactive experiences and talks
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Winner of Alternate Realities Commission, Ian Hislop joins Talks and Sessions Programme & more
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Sign up for the Marketplace sessions to meet with leading industry Decision Makers.
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Opening Night film announced, Peter Greenaway in Talks & Sessions, film retrospective & more
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Join the Sales & Distribution Day for a packed programme of industry insights.
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Reggie Yates and leading industry experts meet emerging filmmakers over dinner
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Sheffield Doc/Fest are delighted to welcome Mary Burke, Senior Production & Development Executive at the British Film Institute, to the Festival's Board of Directors.
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On-demand personal advice at The Market Switchboard
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On-Screen Talent Market is back – introducing talented experts and academics to TV producers.
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We are always interested to discuss ideas for the Talks programme and on the look out for experienced industry professionals to produce sessions.
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Meet the Doc/Fest team members based internationally.
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is thrilled to announce that Patrick Hurley has been appointed as Head of Marketplace.
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Films, Alternate Realities & MeetMarket projects head to IDFA this November
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Film screenings, Alternate Realities, training and where to find the team
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Meet the participants of the new year-long bespoke training programme
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Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to announce the BBC Northern Docs Pitch, which we’re hosting in partnership with the BBC.
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Events throughout day 1 of the Festival
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Events throughout day 2 of the Festival
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Events throughout day 3 of the Festival
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Events throughout day 4 of the Festival
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Events throughout day 5 of the Festival
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Events throughout day 6 of the Festival
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Read our round-up of Doc/Fest 2018
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The unforgettable highlights of your Doc/Fest experience
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Want to attend the biggest documentary event in the UK for just £1?
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Paid 6-month work-experience with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
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BFI awards National Lottery funding to the Yorkshire Screen Industries Hub
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A survey to better understand funding pressures in documentary filmmaking
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A service to provide extra support to delegates with babies and young children
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Two BFI Sheffield Doc/Fest pitch winners to screen at TIFF in September 2015
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BFI FAN members discounted £149+VAT pass now available
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The ICO are looking to recruit 12 ambitious trainees from across the UK
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Taking part in Doc/Fest doesn't have to be expensive, whether you're coming to the Festival as someone in the Industry or as a member of the public.
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An Archive of Past Sheffield Doc/Fest Award Winners
