Feel your documentary could benefit from a strategic approach to digital? Want your commissions to leap off viewers' social feeds? Want to unlock ways of engaging your audience through interactivity, and put it at the heart of your project? Tell us a bit about your idea, and we will help you.
We view short documentary cinema as a vital art form in the ecology of cinema: a space of brevity, emergence, focus and experimentation at just the right length.
This year, Sheffield Doc/Fest presents an international ensemble of projects and makers focusing on LGBTQI+ communities and individuals
Find out more about the Marketplace Summit and opportunities at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019
Digital Art exhibitions, Events, and Performance and Film programmes at this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest includes works created by artist-filmmakers, photographers, cinematographers, and creative multi-disciplinaires.
This year, Sheffield Doc/Fest presents an international ensemble of projects and makers focusing on LGBTQI+ communities and individuals.
We are delighted to welcome 11 international delegation groups to the 26th edition of Doc/Fest. Filmmakers, producers, creatives and industry representatives from around the world come to Sheffield to network and meet with buyers and spark possible collaborations in documentary film, TV and immersive works.
If you’re new to Sheffield for the festival this year, well, lucky you! There’s so much to explore in the Steel City
Founded by Reggie Yates in 2017, Doc/Dinner is back for it's third edition at this year's Festival to connect emerging talent with top industry executives from broadcast and digital platforms in a relaxed, informal setting.
Here are a few select audio tasters for docs featured in this year’s programme. Slip on some comfortable headphones, and ‘fwap fwap fwap’ the volume up to maximum.
We’re pleased to announce the selection for the Rough/Ready 2019 programme at Sheffield Doc/Fest. Three new UK productions at rough or fine cut stage will be presenting to industry members at the 2019 festival seeking finance, sales, festivals and distribution. The event is open to all interested industry pass holders
We’re pleased to launch and present an international selection of films at this year’s festival. Films originate from a record 47 countries of production.
On-demand personal advice at The Market Switchboard
If you have a full Doc/Fest pass then you'll need this guide to help you pre-select your tickets.
We are proud to announce the line-up for our 26th edition.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience our Festival regardless of background or income
We introduce Spotlight conversations to the film programme, presenting premiere screenings and deep conversations with contemporary masters of non-fiction cinema.
A short round up of Live Events at Sheffield Doc / Fest this year....
Doc/Fest’s parties and receptions are the essential events in the industry calendar for bringing the documentary family together, with the chance to meet new collaborators over a drink and on the dance floor. You never know who you’ll meet...
Doc/Fest’s parties and receptions are the essential events in the industry calendar for bringing the documentary family together, with the chance to meet new collaborators over a drink and on the dance floor. You never know who you’ll meet...
Doc/Fest’s parties and receptions are the essential events in the industry calendar for bringing the documentary family together, with the chance to meet new collaborators over a drink and on the dance floor. You never know who you’ll meet...
Doc/Fest’s parties and receptions are the essential events in the industry calendar for bringing the documentary family together, with the chance to meet new collaborators over a drink and on the dance floor. You never know who you’ll meet...
Doc/Fest’s parties and receptions are the essential events in the industry calendar for bringing the documentary family together, with the chance to meet new collaborators over a drink and on the dance floor. You never know who you’ll meet...
Doc/Fest’s parties and receptions are the essential events in the industry calendar for bringing the documentary family together, with the chance to meet new collaborators over a drink and on the dance floor. You never know who you’ll meet...
See you on the dancefloor!
Our Talks programme this year encompass the full spectrum of the documentary world - conversations with exciting emerging filmmakers, world renowned directors and popular talent.
The award-winning director of Amy and Senna discusses his new film Diego Maradona and shares stories and insights from his career to date.
Sheffield Doc/Fest announces the line-up for its 26th edition.
Chidera Eggerue, aka The Slumflower, discusses body positivity and her exciting new documentary with Channel 4.
Rising visionary director Jenn Nkiru (Black to Techno) joins Boiler Room’s Amar Ediriwira for an on-stage discussion on Sunday 9 June.
Find out more about the Marketplace sessions and opportunities at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019
We’re proud to present 7 juried awards at this years festival, 42 nominated films, and 24 jurors.
A day dedicated to discussions about the role of digital artists.
Alternate Realities Projects in Competition
The screening plus Q&A with director Asif Kapadia will take place on Thursday 6 June at Sheffield’s City Hall.
Sheffield Doc/Fest is thrilled to announce the Opening Night Film for the 26th edition is the UK premiere of the much anticipated Diego Maradona, from the Academy Award and BAFTA-winning team behind Amy and Senna.
Get feedback on your documentary idea by industry execs to help you move forward.
Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to announce that the Alternate Realities Commission, has been awarded to artists Barnaby Francis (aka Bill Posters) and Daniel Howe for Spectre.
Engage with the interface and cross into the unknown to reveal worlds anew.
Coalesce and immerse yourself in stories of vitality, sexuality and modernism.
Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to announce that the Alternate Realities Commission, worth £20,000, has been awarded to artists Barnaby Francis (aka Bill Posters) and Daniel Howe for 'Spectre'.
Doc/Fest Announces 2019 MeetMarket and Alternate Realities Talent Market News
Stacey Dooley headlines at Crucible Theatre for Sheffield Doc/Fest
2019 Alternate Realities Talent Market Projects Announced
2019 MeetMarket Projects Announced
The Craft Summit presented by Documentary Campus will shine a spotlight on the creative minds behind the most thought-provoking nonfiction films.
Doc/Fest are delighted to welcome back Stacey Dooley, presenter, author and investigative journalist, for this year’s BBC Interview.
Doc/Host re-opens for 2019!
Sheffield Doc/Fest today announces celebrated figures in the music and film worlds will attend the festival in June, as part of the Doc/Rhythm strand.
Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to announce the BBC Three Pitch, which we’re hosting in partnership with the BBC.
Looking for a cosy place to stay with lots of other Doc/Festers at a great price that includes a pass? Consider our Festival Passes + Accommodation offer.
Director Paul Greengrass joins journalist, broadcaster and curator Danny Leigh to discuss his work and the need to make the film industry accessible to talent from working class backgrounds.
One of the greatest living filmmakers, who battled Klaus Kinski on the set of Aguirre, Wrath of God, dragged a ship over a hill for Fitzcarraldo and famously ate his own shoe on film after a losing bet, joins us to discuss his acclaimed career.
The "Godfather of British hip-hop" speaks about his thirty years in the business.
Rough/Ready screens work in progress and fine cut films from filmmakers and/or producers based in the UK and Ireland, offering a space to engage with international and domestic festival programmers, sales agents, co-producers, distributors, and financiers.
Luke Moody, our Director of Film Programming, talks about his motivation to discover emerging voices, greatest challenges of his job and advice he would like to give to filmmakers.
Director Paul Greengrass joins journalist, broadcaster and curator Danny Leigh to discuss his work and the need to make the film industry accessible to talent from working class backgrounds.
Once again C4 will be offering 5 new directors the chance to pitch at DocFest and the winner will walk away with a commission from C4 for their first 60’ film.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Guardian are collaborating again on a public pitch to take place at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June 2019.
Doc/Fest invites journalists and reporters to apply for official press accreditation to Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 (6-11 June).
Use our What's On When guide to start planning your week for Doc/Fest
Doc/Fest is pleased to announce that Rough/Ready is returning in 2019
Sheffield Doc/Fest is proud of our 25 and Under initiatives and opportunities.
Introducing the winning artwork from our 2019 Poster Competition
We're excited to announce our six Youth Jurors for Doc/Fest 2019
Pitch Opportunities 2019 - overview
The Doc/Fest team is heading to the European Film Market and Berlinale
Film Programme Coordinator Hannah McHaffie shares her thoughts on shorts from our 2018 programme available to watch right now.
What’s a sales agent? What’s a distributor? How do I get my film sold and seen by audiences worldwide?
Your cheatsheet to an overview of sales agents and distributors in the documentary landscape.
Tips on how to make the most out of Doc/Fest whether your a filmmaker, industry member or documentary fan
Hear what Taylor-Mae Atkinson thought of her time on the Doc/Fest Youth Jury
Three MeetMarket 2017 films to premiere at Sundance 2019
Alternate Realities Talent Market: Now Open for Submissions!
Applications are now open from 15 October until 4 March.
Alternate Realities Talent Market 2019 overview
Enter our 2019 Poster Competition to be featured across the festival & win £500
MeetMarket Submissions
Catch these Doc/Fest alumni at IDFA, or dance with us at our Partij!
Doc/Comment: interview with Feargal Ward, director of The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid
Jemma Klein offers her insight into creating lead images, and contemporary film poster design.
Launching today, Sheffield Doc/Fest invites submissions for the Alternate Realities Commission, offering completion funding worth £20,000 for a new digital project focussed on non-fiction.
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.
Doc/Comment: interview with Tom Dumican , director of No Greater Law
Offering his insight into creating lead images, and contemporary film poster design.
Sheffield Doc/Fest, with National Lottery funding and support from the BFI, today announces Doc/Circuit.
A new initiative which aims to develop regional audiences for independent documentary films
Known for the novels Fever Pitch, High Fidelity and About a Boy, which have all been adapted into hugely popular films, Nick will discuss his own work and the documentaries that have inspired his writing.
Everyday of the festival the Exchange hosts a range of in conversations, panel discussions and special screenings inspired by films and immersive and interactive projects from across the Doc/Fest programme.
Pitch Opportunities
Watch documentaries for free with your Sheffield Library card.
IMMERSIVE, IMPACTFUL AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS JOIN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST ALTERNATE REALITIES TOURING EXHIBITION 2018
Sheffield Doc/Fest Celebrates Increased Festival Attendance, Diversity and Representation in 2018
ALTERNATE REALITIES TOURING EXHIBITION 2018 HEADS TO UK AND INTERNATIONAL VENUES
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.
We regret that the following documentary makers and creatives are unable to attend Sheffield Doc/Fest
A list of all this year's winners
Need some help deciding how to schedule your Festival? Check out our handy Road Maps
Guest spot by Stephanie Dennison, Professor of Brazilian Studies at University of Leeds
Things we enjoy in the city to fill your stomachs and eyes.
Great discounts on food and drink in Sheffield throughout the festival
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.
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.
ALTERNATE REALITIES FIRST HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST 25TH EDITION
SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST MARKETPLACE & TALENT PROGRAMME ANNOUNCES
Marketplace Selected Projects 2018
The commissioning & funding panels at Doc/Fest
£20,000 for a short film up for grabs from Real Stories
Boiler Room are commissioning at least one original documentary celebrating stories from the front line of global underground music culture.
Programme Manager Sarah Dawson and Film Programme Coordinator Hannah McHaffie share thoughts on shorts from our 2017 programme available to watch right now.
Registration is now open for all reporting and reviewing journalists to apply for the chance to cover Doc/Fest
Limited numbers of discounted Doc/Fest 2018 Festival Passes available now
2017 Youth Juror Alex Lancastle share's his Top Festival Picks & where you can watch them now
Luke W Moody on a wave of change in cinema exhibition.
Following its UK Premiere at Doc/Fest 2017, Brexitannia is now in cinemas & available on iTunes
Doc/Fest are delighted to be partnering with The Independent Cinema Office to provide paid traineeships.
Congratulations to Doc/Fest's MeetMarket alumni
Our annual training programme with Bungalow Town Productions
Meet our Future Producer School Alumni from 2014 to 2017.
On-demand personal advice at The Market Switchboard
The evening before our 2019 festival programme is revealed, we caught up with Interim Director Melanie Iredale.
Sheffield Doc/Fest is delighted to announce the BBC Northern Docs Pitch, which we’re hosting in partnership with the BBC.
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.
An Archive of Past Sheffield Doc/Fest Award Winners
