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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! 🤩
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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
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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
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...
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
We’ve added more roles to apply for over on our website. Come and work behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎬🫶🤩
📅Deadlines are fast approaching...
Take a look at our current opportunities and apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
📅Deadlines are fast approaching...
Take a look at our current opportunities and apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
February 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We’ve added more roles to apply for over on our website. Come and work behind the scenes of the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎬🫶🤩
📅Deadlines are fast approaching...
Take a look at our current opportunities and apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
📅Deadlines are fast approaching...
Take a look at our current opportunities and apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opport...
Have your say in the future of our festival as a Sheffield DocFest Local Advisor!
Based in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire? Apply now to attend the 2025 and 2026 festivals and share your experience. No prior experience needed!
Apply by 14th March: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/join-ou...
Based in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire? Apply now to attend the 2025 and 2026 festivals and share your experience. No prior experience needed!
Apply by 14th March: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/join-ou...
January 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have your say in the future of our festival as a Sheffield DocFest Local Advisor!
Based in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire? Apply now to attend the 2025 and 2026 festivals and share your experience. No prior experience needed!
Apply by 14th March: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/join-ou...
Based in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire? Apply now to attend the 2025 and 2026 festivals and share your experience. No prior experience needed!
Apply by 14th March: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/join-ou...
We're expanding our team! Join us in the following roles as we work towards the 32nd edition of our festival:
🎬Festival Communications Coordinator
🎟Box Office Manager
🏨Hospitality Coordinator
Head to our website to find out more and apply now 🔗 bit.ly/SDFJobs
📅Applications closing 6th February
🎬Festival Communications Coordinator
🎟Box Office Manager
🏨Hospitality Coordinator
Head to our website to find out more and apply now 🔗 bit.ly/SDFJobs
📅Applications closing 6th February
January 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We're expanding our team! Join us in the following roles as we work towards the 32nd edition of our festival:
🎬Festival Communications Coordinator
🎟Box Office Manager
🏨Hospitality Coordinator
Head to our website to find out more and apply now 🔗 bit.ly/SDFJobs
📅Applications closing 6th February
🎬Festival Communications Coordinator
🎟Box Office Manager
🏨Hospitality Coordinator
Head to our website to find out more and apply now 🔗 bit.ly/SDFJobs
📅Applications closing 6th February
CLOSING FRIDAY our DocLover 10 ticket bundle is on sale at the Early Bird rate of £60.
A DocLover 10 🫶 gives you 10 tickets to films and talks in our 2025 public programme.
Get yours before 31 January to save up to £75 on single tickets - bit.ly/349sQFS
A DocLover 10 🫶 gives you 10 tickets to films and talks in our 2025 public programme.
Get yours before 31 January to save up to £75 on single tickets - bit.ly/349sQFS
January 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
CLOSING FRIDAY our DocLover 10 ticket bundle is on sale at the Early Bird rate of £60.
A DocLover 10 🫶 gives you 10 tickets to films and talks in our 2025 public programme.
Get yours before 31 January to save up to £75 on single tickets - bit.ly/349sQFS
A DocLover 10 🫶 gives you 10 tickets to films and talks in our 2025 public programme.
Get yours before 31 January to save up to £75 on single tickets - bit.ly/349sQFS
Calling all artists!
We’re looking for VR projects for the 2025 edition of Sheffield DocFest that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your project ⏰👇
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
We’re looking for VR projects for the 2025 edition of Sheffield DocFest that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your project ⏰👇
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
January 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Calling all artists!
We’re looking for VR projects for the 2025 edition of Sheffield DocFest that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your project ⏰👇
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
We’re looking for VR projects for the 2025 edition of Sheffield DocFest that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary.
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your project ⏰👇
www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-real...
⏰Apply by 28 Feb
⏰Our #MeetMarket project entries deadline is just 3 weeks away and it’s our 20th anniversary! 🥳
We welcome projects at any stage of development from makers around the world.
🎥Check out our FAQ page to support your submission.
📅Deadline: 5 Feb, 16:00 GMT 🔗 www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket
We welcome projects at any stage of development from makers around the world.
🎥Check out our FAQ page to support your submission.
📅Deadline: 5 Feb, 16:00 GMT 🔗 www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket
January 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
⏰Our #MeetMarket project entries deadline is just 3 weeks away and it’s our 20th anniversary! 🥳
We welcome projects at any stage of development from makers around the world.
🎥Check out our FAQ page to support your submission.
📅Deadline: 5 Feb, 16:00 GMT 🔗 www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket
We welcome projects at any stage of development from makers around the world.
🎥Check out our FAQ page to support your submission.
📅Deadline: 5 Feb, 16:00 GMT 🔗 www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket
From their central Belfast tower-block, resident Joe and his neighbours confront the lingering ghosts of the Troubles, reliving the memories that have shaped their lives.
Join us for screenings of The Flats, in Sheffield and London - dates and details below👇🎥
www.sheffdocfest.com/year-round-s...
Join us for screenings of The Flats, in Sheffield and London - dates and details below👇🎥
www.sheffdocfest.com/year-round-s...
January 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From their central Belfast tower-block, resident Joe and his neighbours confront the lingering ghosts of the Troubles, reliving the memories that have shaped their lives.
Join us for screenings of The Flats, in Sheffield and London - dates and details below👇🎥
www.sheffdocfest.com/year-round-s...
Join us for screenings of The Flats, in Sheffield and London - dates and details below👇🎥
www.sheffdocfest.com/year-round-s...