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5th edition
Folkestone Documentary Festival
Folkestone, United Kingdom
22-25 October 2026
5 days
About Folkestone Documentary Festival
The Folkestone Documentary Festival is a curated celebration of international and UK documentary filmmaking held in the seaside town of Folkestone's Creative Quarter. Across five days it combines screenings at the Silver Screen Cinema with Q&As, an Industry Day at Folkestone Quarterhouse, a monthly Doc Club, and the Folkestone Documentary Filmmaking Challenge.
Festival details
Location
Creative Quarter, Folkestone · Folkestone, United Kingdom
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary
Duration
5 days
Special programs
Festival screenings
Main screenings at Silver Screen Cinema.
Industry Day
Professional day at Folkestone Quarterhouse.
Monthly Doc Club
Year-round screening club.
Documentary Filmmaking Challenge
Challenge for filmmakers.
For filmmakers
Screening eligibility
Via FilmFreeway.
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