Read our social media moderation guidelines: https://bit.ly/4kivsGEhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3mknfzdxjqk2pJust announced: the full Public Programme for Sheffield DocFest 2026 (10-15 June) 🫶 Explore our line-up: https://sheffdocfest.com/festival/2026/explore 🎟️ Members pre-sale live now until 10AM BST tomorrow) 👉 Become a Member now: sheffdocfest.com/membership 🎟️ General sale opens at 10AM BST tomorrow29 Apr 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknfzdxjqk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lqaxzkveis2zIntroducing 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/meet-our-2025-alternate-realities-artists28 May 2025 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqaxzkveis2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lqapfqsiic2nWe’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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/amplify-production-talent-2025-cohort28 May 2025 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqapfqsiic2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lq2wezcnds2dJoin 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/podcast-live-here-we-go-art-football-chant @academicdiary.bsky.social26 May 2025 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq2wezcnds2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3loj5bwbc222wWe 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffield-docfest-announces-alternate-realities-programme-32nd-edition06 May 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3loj5bwbc222whttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lo2aion5ks2qMeetMarket 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/sheffield-docfests-meetmarket-celebrates-20-years-announcement-49-projects30 Apr 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo2aion5ks2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lnx624pezc2mWe’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.social29 Apr 2025 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnx624pezc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lnfyjhksvs2mFinal 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/3vqIWvT22 Apr 2025 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnfyjhksvs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3llr66e7mkc24✨ 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 ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3llr66e7mkc24https://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3llql3apxb22eTwo opportunities closing soon - don't miss out! 💥 Channel 4 First Cut Pitch ‼️ Deadline this Friday ‼️ Apply now: https://sheffdocfest.com/news/channel-4-first-cut-pitch-back-2025 --- 💥 Amplify: Production Talent 2025 ⏰ Apply by Thurs 17th April Find out more: https://sheffdocfest.com/news/applications-open-amplify-production-talent-202501 Apr 2025 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3llql3apxb22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lknmxwmafk2iWe’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. 👇 https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000020RK1YAM?c=50305&fbclid=IwY2xjawJGQOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHX0Bb268nXLgi0lfgpRQbr3frCRaHl9stpKettagcI9DXwNmyo9q3xsAAQ_aem_HZJIXxPMrUamQO6W_CREMw18 Mar 2025 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknmxwmafk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lk72gqwbi22kWant 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 → https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel-4-first-cut-pitch-back-202512 Mar 2025 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk72gqwbi22khttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3ljkucbtl7s2tVolunteer 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/3vqIWvT04 Mar 2025 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkucbtl7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3ljkmb3hnu223📣 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel-4-first-cut-pitch-back-202504 Mar 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkmb3hnu223https://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3ljhlclsevk2cCongratulations 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.03 Mar 2025 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljhlclsevk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3ljasiofxw22e📣Do you know about our Freelancer Pass rate?🎟 https://sheffdocfest.com/attend/industry-pass 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.28 Feb 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljasiofxw22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lj62wtdghc2dWe're delighted to announce our Film Programme Team, and Programme Consultants & Advisers for #SheffDocFest2025! 📽️🫶 Meet the team and find out more about them at: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/introducing-our-2025-film-programme-team-programme-consultants-advisers?fbclid=IwY2xjawItUO5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZs7liD--bagF_KvKbY4ezqgD4H0rBrnluJsPkQXNRasvOvz620sTb5PDw_aem_eTIW03bmlU_E8I6jcwJFtg27 Feb 2025 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj62wtdghc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lj3jmi4qy22d📢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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/2025-film-and-vr-entries-open?fbclid=IwY2xjawIr-5JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT4TmPy9ZEPrHRvkBmH_fsJMfTkvk6l8eIiztgqvHrThiSWWPLQ4HUJ0Aw_aem_xtkjbUUdvL6pX8YgDE4alg26 Feb 2025 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3jmi4qy22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lijt2i4mas2eCalling all artists! The deadline for Virtual Reality Programme entries is just around the corner! ⏰👇 https://www.sheffdocfest.com/virtual-reality-programme-entries We’re looking for VR projects that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary. ⏰Apply by 28 Feb19 Feb 2025 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lijt2i4mas2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lijfiy5sm22bCome 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opportunities19 Feb 2025 08:51 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lijfiy5sm22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lhyb2n2vrc2iWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Mimi Poskitt as our new Managing Director. Read the full story over on our website: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/announcing-docfests-new-managing-director-mimi-poskitt12 Feb 2025 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhyb2n2vrc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lhiwre5z7k2eWant 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/attend/doc-lover ⭐️5 & 10 ticket bundles available06 Feb 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhiwre5z7k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lhbbitfrf22sWe’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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/about/opportunities03 Feb 2025 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbbitfrf22shttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lgxhxd5hak2bHave 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: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/news/join-our-local-advisory-group30 Jan 2025 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxhxd5hak2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sheffdocfest.bsky.social/post/3lgs3llx6rs26We'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 February28 Jan 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:4acrl3gsdd7ouj67y3xy73wh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgs3llx6rs26