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33rd edition
Sheffield DocFest
Sheffield, United Kingdom
10 – 15 June 2026
6 days
About Sheffield DocFest
Sheffield DocFest is the UK's foremost documentary festival, held every June in Sheffield, England. The festival presents documentary work across film, television, immersive media and art, alongside a major international marketplace (MeetMarket) for pitching and financing new projects. It combines public screenings with an extensive industry programme of talks, labs and networking opportunities for filmmakers, commissioners and decision-makers.
Festival details
Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Feature · Short · Immersive · XR
Duration
6 days
Founded
1994
Awards
Grand Jury Award
Best feature documentary in the international competition.
International First Feature Competition Award
Best debut feature documentary.
Short Film Award
Best short documentary.
Tim Hetherington Award
Film that best reflects humanitarian themes.
Alternate Realities Award
Outstanding immersive/XR work.
Special programs
International Competition
Core feature documentary competition.
Alternate Realities
Immersive, interactive and XR nonfiction experiences.
MeetMarket
Flagship international pitching forum.
Amplify: Production Talent
Talent development for under-represented creators.
GEN DocFest
Family-oriented strand with documentary for younger audiences.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-02-20
Eligible production years
2025–2026
Screening eligibility
Tiered deadlines (early 21 Nov 2025, standard 30 Jan 2026, late 20 Feb 2026). Fees in GBP + VAT.
Accepted formats
Feature documentary, Mid-length documentary, Short documentary
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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