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For @documentary.org, I took the measure of last month's @sheffdocfest.bsky.social, its platforming of deplatformed political filmmakers, visions of Palestine and more from Ukraine, and four great finds (including my favourites, A Simple Soldier and The Gas Station Attendant)
Sheffield DocFest 2025: Tender Shoots
“Always balance, everything in balance,” intones Raul Niño Zambrano, all smiles and relaxed on the last morning of his fourth year as creative director of Sheffield DocFest. It’s an aspirational mantr...
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July 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
For @documentary.org, I took the measure of last month's @sheffdocfest.bsky.social, its platforming of deplatformed political filmmakers, visions of Palestine and more from Ukraine, and four great finds (including my favourites, A Simple Soldier and The Gas Station Attendant)
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Missed Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral @sheffdocfest.bsky.social? Not to worry! It's coming to cinemas on 12 September and tickets are available now
www.dreaming-of-you.co.uk
A #mustwatch for fans of this iconic, unique band of misfits
#thecoral #documentary #cinema #dreamingofyou
www.dreaming-of-you.co.uk
A #mustwatch for fans of this iconic, unique band of misfits
#thecoral #documentary #cinema #dreamingofyou
July 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Missed Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral @sheffdocfest.bsky.social? Not to worry! It's coming to cinemas on 12 September and tickets are available now
www.dreaming-of-you.co.uk
A #mustwatch for fans of this iconic, unique band of misfits
#thecoral #documentary #cinema #dreamingofyou
www.dreaming-of-you.co.uk
A #mustwatch for fans of this iconic, unique band of misfits
#thecoral #documentary #cinema #dreamingofyou
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A powerful account of a British-Palestinian surgeon who has become a vital witness to the devastation wreaked by Israel’s bombing of Gaza.
Following its UK premiere at @sheffdocfest.bsky.social in June, join us on 29 July for a Q&A screening of A State of Passion.
Following its UK premiere at @sheffdocfest.bsky.social in June, join us on 29 July for a Q&A screening of A State of Passion.
Sheffield DocFest Spotlights: A State of Passion - Bertha DocHouse
A powerful account of a British-Palestinian surgeon who has become a vital witness to the devastation wreaked by Israel’s bombing of Gaza.
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July 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A powerful account of a British-Palestinian surgeon who has become a vital witness to the devastation wreaked by Israel’s bombing of Gaza.
Following its UK premiere at @sheffdocfest.bsky.social in June, join us on 29 July for a Q&A screening of A State of Passion.
Following its UK premiere at @sheffdocfest.bsky.social in June, join us on 29 July for a Q&A screening of A State of Passion.
Introducing our 2025 cohort for the Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum.
The initiative supports XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary, looking to expand their network and get advice from experts.
Learn more:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/meet-ou...
The initiative supports XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary, looking to expand their network and get advice from experts.
Learn more:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/meet-ou...
Meet our 2025 Alternate Realities Artists | Sheffield DocFest
We are proud to announce the 2025 cohort of Alternate Realities Artists, who have been selected to take part in this year’s edition of the Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum.
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May 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Introducing our 2025 cohort for the Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum.
The initiative supports XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary, looking to expand their network and get advice from experts.
Learn more:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/meet-ou...
The initiative supports XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary, looking to expand their network and get advice from experts.
Learn more:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/meet-ou...
We’re thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s edition of Amplify: Production Talent 💥
Meet the 2025 cohort and hear more from them at:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/amplify...
Meet the 2025 cohort and hear more from them at:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/amplify...
Amplify: Production Talent 2025 Cohort | Sheffield DocFest
We are thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s edition of Amplify: Production Talent. Supported by BBC and Channel 4, the initiative offers early-career production professionals the opportunit...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the cohort for this year’s edition of Amplify: Production Talent 💥
Meet the 2025 cohort and hear more from them at:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/amplify...
Meet the 2025 cohort and hear more from them at:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/amplify...
Join us on 19th June for Podcast Live: Here We Go! The Art of the Football Chant ⚽️❤️
Sociologist and a lifelong football supporter Les Back reflects on the making of his BBC4 audio documentary on football chants.
Grab your tickets: www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/...
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Sociologist and a lifelong football supporter Les Back reflects on the making of his BBC4 audio documentary on football chants.
Grab your tickets: www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/...
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May 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join us on 19th June for Podcast Live: Here We Go! The Art of the Football Chant ⚽️❤️
Sociologist and a lifelong football supporter Les Back reflects on the making of his BBC4 audio documentary on football chants.
Grab your tickets: www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/...
@academicdiary.bsky.social
Sociologist and a lifelong football supporter Les Back reflects on the making of his BBC4 audio documentary on football chants.
Grab your tickets: www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/...
@academicdiary.bsky.social
We are thrilled to announce our Alternate Realities programme for 2025!
Collateral Echoes, a cutting-edge immersive work from artist & filmmaker Baff Akoto, is the exhibition’s centrepiece — plus, don't miss our VR Cinema.
Full info here: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
Collateral Echoes, a cutting-edge immersive work from artist & filmmaker Baff Akoto, is the exhibition’s centrepiece — plus, don't miss our VR Cinema.
Full info here: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
May 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We are thrilled to announce our Alternate Realities programme for 2025!
Collateral Echoes, a cutting-edge immersive work from artist & filmmaker Baff Akoto, is the exhibition’s centrepiece — plus, don't miss our VR Cinema.
Full info here: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
Collateral Echoes, a cutting-edge immersive work from artist & filmmaker Baff Akoto, is the exhibition’s centrepiece — plus, don't miss our VR Cinema.
Full info here: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
MeetMarket turns 20!
We’re thrilled to announce the slate for the 20th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket, which will take place on 19 & 20 June 2025.
Drawn from a record number of 610 submissions, discover this year’s projects here:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
We’re thrilled to announce the slate for the 20th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket, which will take place on 19 & 20 June 2025.
Drawn from a record number of 610 submissions, discover this year’s projects here:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
April 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
MeetMarket turns 20!
We’re thrilled to announce the slate for the 20th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket, which will take place on 19 & 20 June 2025.
Drawn from a record number of 610 submissions, discover this year’s projects here:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
We’re thrilled to announce the slate for the 20th edition of our flagship pitching forum, the MeetMarket, which will take place on 19 & 20 June 2025.
Drawn from a record number of 610 submissions, discover this year’s projects here:
www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffie...
We’re thrilled to announce Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, co-founders of the pioneering media company World of Wonder (WOW) and award-winning producers and directors of trailblazing films and TV, as this year’s Guests of Honour! 🤩
@worldofwonder.bsky.social
@worldofwonder.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We’re thrilled to announce Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, co-founders of the pioneering media company World of Wonder (WOW) and award-winning producers and directors of trailblazing films and TV, as this year’s Guests of Honour! 🤩
@worldofwonder.bsky.social
@worldofwonder.bsky.social
Final call! Volunteer at the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🎉
🤩See new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival.
Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
🤩See new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival.
Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
April 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Final call! Volunteer at the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🎉
🤩See new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival.
Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
🤩See new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival.
Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
✨ Just announced!
🎬 A no-budget filmmaking challenge for creatives in the North of England aged 16-25.
Shortlisted films will be showcased at #SheffDocFest2025
More info below ⬇️
🎬 A no-budget filmmaking challenge for creatives in the North of England aged 16-25.
Shortlisted films will be showcased at #SheffDocFest2025
More info below ⬇️
Aspiring filmmakers in the North of England – do you have a story to tell? Submit your documentary micro-short (3 mins max) to our DIY Challenge for the chance to win £1,000 funding and production support to bring your next project to life. 🎥💡bit.ly/diy-doc
April 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
✨ Just announced!
🎬 A no-budget filmmaking challenge for creatives in the North of England aged 16-25.
Shortlisted films will be showcased at #SheffDocFest2025
More info below ⬇️
🎬 A no-budget filmmaking challenge for creatives in the North of England aged 16-25.
Shortlisted films will be showcased at #SheffDocFest2025
More info below ⬇️
Two opportunities closing soon - don't miss out!
💥 Channel 4 First Cut Pitch
‼️ Deadline this Friday ‼️
Apply now:
sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
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💥 Amplify: Production Talent 2025
⏰ Apply by Thurs 17th April
Find out more:
sheffdocfest.com/news/applica...
💥 Channel 4 First Cut Pitch
‼️ Deadline this Friday ‼️
Apply now:
sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
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💥 Amplify: Production Talent 2025
⏰ Apply by Thurs 17th April
Find out more:
sheffdocfest.com/news/applica...
April 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Two opportunities closing soon - don't miss out!
💥 Channel 4 First Cut Pitch
‼️ Deadline this Friday ‼️
Apply now:
sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
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💥 Amplify: Production Talent 2025
⏰ Apply by Thurs 17th April
Find out more:
sheffdocfest.com/news/applica...
💥 Channel 4 First Cut Pitch
‼️ Deadline this Friday ‼️
Apply now:
sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
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💥 Amplify: Production Talent 2025
⏰ Apply by Thurs 17th April
Find out more:
sheffdocfest.com/news/applica...
We’re delighted to be part of this year’s #ArtsForImpact campaign to help fund our 2025 Community Programme.🫶
Between midday today and midday 25th March, donate to us and they will double the amount – so you can make double the difference to DocFest. 👇
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Between midday today and midday 25th March, donate to us and they will double the amount – so you can make double the difference to DocFest. 👇
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
March 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We’re delighted to be part of this year’s #ArtsForImpact campaign to help fund our 2025 Community Programme.🫶
Between midday today and midday 25th March, donate to us and they will double the amount – so you can make double the difference to DocFest. 👇
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Between midday today and midday 25th March, donate to us and they will double the amount – so you can make double the difference to DocFest. 👇
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Want to get your new documentary in front of Channel 4? 🎬🚨
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield DocFest is back and you have just over a WEEK LEFT to apply.
Find out more and apply by Friday 21st March 2025 → www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield DocFest is back and you have just over a WEEK LEFT to apply.
Find out more and apply by Friday 21st March 2025 → www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
March 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Want to get your new documentary in front of Channel 4? 🎬🚨
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield DocFest is back and you have just over a WEEK LEFT to apply.
Find out more and apply by Friday 21st March 2025 → www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield DocFest is back and you have just over a WEEK LEFT to apply.
Find out more and apply by Friday 21st March 2025 → www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
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The page for our 100th celebrations is now live on My Community Cinema! Take a look and keep up to the latest information on what we have planned to celebrate a century of volunteer-led cinema 🎞: bit.ly/3X8ecKE
February 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The page for our 100th celebrations is now live on My Community Cinema! Take a look and keep up to the latest information on what we have planned to celebrate a century of volunteer-led cinema 🎞: bit.ly/3X8ecKE
Volunteer applications are open for #SheffDocFest2025 🥳🫶🎬
Join the team, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival!
Apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
Join the team, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival!
Apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
March 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Volunteer applications are open for #SheffDocFest2025 🥳🫶🎬
Join the team, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival!
Apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
Join the team, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival!
Apply now → bit.ly/3vqIWvT
📣 The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back! 🤩
Five shortlisted directors will have the chance to pitch their film at the First Cut Pitch at #SheffDocFest2025 this June and one winner will walk away with a commission.
Apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
Five shortlisted directors will have the chance to pitch their film at the First Cut Pitch at #SheffDocFest2025 this June and one winner will walk away with a commission.
Apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
March 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📣 The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back! 🤩
Five shortlisted directors will have the chance to pitch their film at the First Cut Pitch at #SheffDocFest2025 this June and one winner will walk away with a commission.
Apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
Five shortlisted directors will have the chance to pitch their film at the First Cut Pitch at #SheffDocFest2025 this June and one winner will walk away with a commission.
Apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...
Congratulations to No Other Land on winning Best Documentary Feature Film at the #Oscars. Winner of our 2024 Tim Hetherington Award, the film charts an unlikely alliance between a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli journalist in a powerful record of life in occupied Palestine.
March 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Congratulations to No Other Land on winning Best Documentary Feature Film at the #Oscars. Winner of our 2024 Tim Hetherington Award, the film charts an unlikely alliance between a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli journalist in a powerful record of life in occupied Palestine.
📣Do you know about our Freelancer Pass rate?🎟
sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus...
Recognising the many difficulties facing film and TV freelancers, our Freelancer Pass rate, aims to help those who have been affected by challenges in the sector to access our 2025 Festival.
sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus...
Recognising the many difficulties facing film and TV freelancers, our Freelancer Pass rate, aims to help those who have been affected by challenges in the sector to access our 2025 Festival.
February 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📣Do you know about our Freelancer Pass rate?🎟
sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus...
Recognising the many difficulties facing film and TV freelancers, our Freelancer Pass rate, aims to help those who have been affected by challenges in the sector to access our 2025 Festival.
sheffdocfest.com/attend/indus...
Recognising the many difficulties facing film and TV freelancers, our Freelancer Pass rate, aims to help those who have been affected by challenges in the sector to access our 2025 Festival.
We're delighted to announce our Film Programme Team, and Programme Consultants & Advisers for #SheffDocFest2025! 📽️🫶
Meet the team and find out more about them at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/introdu...
Meet the team and find out more about them at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/introdu...
February 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're delighted to announce our Film Programme Team, and Programme Consultants & Advisers for #SheffDocFest2025! 📽️🫶
Meet the team and find out more about them at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/introdu...
Meet the team and find out more about them at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/introdu...
📢Deadline day is fast approaching! 📢
Both our Film and Virtual Reality Programme entries close this Friday. Just two days to go!
Find out more at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-fi...
Both our Film and Virtual Reality Programme entries close this Friday. Just two days to go!
Find out more at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-fi...
February 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
📢Deadline day is fast approaching! 📢
Both our Film and Virtual Reality Programme entries close this Friday. Just two days to go!
Find out more at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-fi...
Both our Film and Virtual Reality Programme entries close this Friday. Just two days to go!
Find out more at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-fi...
Calling all artists! The deadline for Virtual Reality Programme entries is just around the corner! ⏰👇
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
We’re looking for VR projects that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
We’re looking for VR projects that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
February 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Calling all artists! The deadline for Virtual Reality Programme entries is just around the corner! ⏰👇
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
We’re looking for VR projects that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
We’re looking for VR projects that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
Come and work behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🫶🤩
We’re looking for a dynamic team of Venue Coordinators to deliver events, screenings, talks and panel sessions at the 2025 festival.
Apply by 28th March at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
We’re looking for a dynamic team of Venue Coordinators to deliver events, screenings, talks and panel sessions at the 2025 festival.
Apply by 28th March at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
February 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Come and work behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🫶🤩
We’re looking for a dynamic team of Venue Coordinators to deliver events, screenings, talks and panel sessions at the 2025 festival.
Apply by 28th March at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
We’re looking for a dynamic team of Venue Coordinators to deliver events, screenings, talks and panel sessions at the 2025 festival.
Apply by 28th March at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mimi Poskitt as our new Managing Director.
Read the full story over on our website: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/announc...
Read the full story over on our website: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/announc...
February 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mimi Poskitt as our new Managing Director.
Read the full story over on our website: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/announc...
Read the full story over on our website: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/announc...
Want to be brimming with new documentary recommendations, like Alaina? 📽❤️
Be the envy of documentary fans everywhere and become a DocLover at #SheffDocFest2025
DocLover ticket bundles, on sale now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-l...
⭐️5 & 10 ticket bundles available
Be the envy of documentary fans everywhere and become a DocLover at #SheffDocFest2025
DocLover ticket bundles, on sale now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-l...
⭐️5 & 10 ticket bundles available
February 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Want to be brimming with new documentary recommendations, like Alaina? 📽❤️
Be the envy of documentary fans everywhere and become a DocLover at #SheffDocFest2025
DocLover ticket bundles, on sale now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-l...
⭐️5 & 10 ticket bundles available
Be the envy of documentary fans everywhere and become a DocLover at #SheffDocFest2025
DocLover ticket bundles, on sale now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-l...
⭐️5 & 10 ticket bundles available