Business Profile
Sheffield DocFest provides a leading international documentary festival and marketplace that combines film/TV/immersive/art programming with an active industry marketplace to inspire, debate, develop, and connect storytellers with audiences and partners.
{"Documentary filmmakers and producers","Industry professionals and delegates (distributors, broadcasters, funders, sales agents)","Educators and students (education-focused programming)","Festival attendees and general audiences","Researchers and practitioners in immersive storytelling (VR/AR/MR) and non-fiction media"}
UK's leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects, offering a integrated ecosystem that blends film programming, industry pitching (MeetMarket), alternate realities/immersive experiences, TV/series premieres, live talks, podcasts, and community engagement in Sheffield, across year-round and festival periods.
Annual festival window (Festival dates for 2026 are 10 – 15 June 2026). Industry passes and early-bird pricing are offered ahead of each edition. The festival also runs year-round screenings and education programs.
Winner of the Audience Award at the 2025 Sheffield DocFest
Grand Jury winner in the International Competition at Sheffield DocFest 2025
World Premiere opening feature highlighted at the 2025 festival
An annual international documentary festival and marketplace in Sheffield, featuring film screenings, industry programming (including MeetMarket and Amplify), immersive and art forms, live talks, podcasts, and a strong community remit; offers year-round engagement and educational initiatives.
Filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, educators, students, and festival audiences seeking premieres, funding, partnerships, learning, and immersive non-fiction experiences
Combines a premier festival with a robust market and immersive/non-fiction program, enabling premieres, funding/pitch opportunities, international collaboration, and community engagement within a single ecosystem.
Ticketing via Eventive platform; some content and experiences may be online or in-person; site notes about browser compatibility; VR/AR experiences require compatible hardware; online and in-person formats supported.
Festival passes and industry passes with early-bird pricing: Super Early Bird pass (e.g., £250 + VAT) and Lightning rate (e.g., £200 + VAT) with discounts available; standard pricing referenced for 2026 edition; tickets managed via Eventive
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