Sheffield DocFest

After successfully growing audiences by more than 45% since 2022, introducing new year-round programmes and securing multi-year funding from BFI and Sheffield City Council, Sheffield DocFest is seeking an experienced senior leader to fulfil the role of Managing Director. Find out more, download the job pack and apply now at: https://lnkd.in/eZujjivC Deadline for applications: 17:00 on 18th November 2024 Interviews will take place between 25th November and 6th December 2024

We want to wish a huge congratulations to all the filmmakers shortlisted for the International Documentary Association (IDA) Documentary Awards Best Short and Best Feature award! 👏 Big shout out to the #SheffDocFest titles in the running. Features: 🌟 Agent of Happiness by Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya Zurbó 🌟 Hollywoodgate by Ibrahim Nash’at 🌟 My Sweet Land by Sareen Hairabedian 🌟 No Other Land by Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal - our 2024 Tim Hetherington Award winner 🌟 Sugarcane by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie 🌟 The Remarkable Life of Ibelin by Benjamin Ree Shorts: 🌟 A Move by Elahe Esmaili 🌟 Bad Hostage by Mimi Wilcox

The British Independent Film Awards longlists for Best Feature Doc and Best International Independent Film are out, and we're thrilled to see so many #SheffDocFest titles make their way into the lists! Huge congrats to: 🌟No Other Land, dirs. Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Rachel Szor - Winner of our 2024 Tim Hetherington Award, 2024 Rebellions strand 🌟Strike: An Uncivil War, dir. Daniel Gordon - Winner of our 2024 Audience Award, 2024 Rebellions strand 🌟The Contestant, dir. Clair Titley - 2024 People & Community strand 🌟The Cranes Call, dir. Laura Warner - 2024 Rebellions strand 🌟The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin, dir. Benjamin Ree - 2024 People & Community strand

👋 Who's joining us in Sheffield next June? Super Early Bird Passes are on sale now, and give you access to the full festival at £100 off the Standard Pass Rate. https://lnkd.in/eZkmm8rT Experience our full programme including film premieres, talks with famous faces, industry panels, live pitches, networking events and parties. Get yours now, and join us in celebrating all things documentary! Available for £245.00 + VAT, until 11 December. Find out more at → https://lnkd.in/eZkmm8rT

We’re delighted to have won the Spirit of Sheffield Award at the Sheffield Business Awards 2024 🏆 ❤️ Sheffield Chamber of Commerce We’re incredibly proud to be a part of this city and to contribute to its cultural landscape. A real honour to be amongst such an inspiring group of nominees. Seeing the festival embraced locally like this is such a lovely reminder of the work we do. A huge congratulations to all of our team and to all the nominees and award winners at #SBA24

Dont miss: UNDERCOVER: Exposing the Far Right Congratulations to our 2024 Grand Jury member, director Havana Marking, on completing her latest film, UNDERCOVER: Exposing the Far Right, which premieres tonight 10pm, Monday, 21 October on Channel 4. Havana Marking's documentary work is truly remarkable, combining powerful storytelling with a fearless commitment to uncovering hidden truths. As a story that embodies the themes present in our Reflections on Realities programme this year, we recognise the importance of powerful documentaries tackling current issues and contributing to the ongoing conversation both in the UK and globally. https://lnkd.in/e7eq8cmE

A huge congratulations to Mother Vera on its win at British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival 🏆 👏 Mother Vera (Dirs. Cécile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson) took home the Grierson Award in the Documentary Competition. A visually striking documentary about a young Orthodox nun who must confront her past as she faces her desires and an uncertain future. Mother Vera featured in our 2023 Rough Cut screenings and was edited by Romain Beck, one of our 2024 Queer Realities Director’s Lab cohort. We’re delighted that this year’s special mention in the #LFF Documentary Competition has gone to The Shadow Scholars, directed by Eloise King, also part of this year’s Queer Realities Director’s Lab cohort. A huge congratulation to all this year’s winners. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eCg7u5zU

Our Lightning Pass sale ends at 5pm today! Register now to save £150 off of the Standard rate 💥⚡️ https://lnkd.in/eZkmm8rT

We are thrilled to confirm the appointment of Anne Morrison as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Anne is an executive producer, and media consultant, with a distinguished career in documentaries and factual programme making and a long-term commitment to diversity and talent development. Previously CEO and Creative Director at the independent production company, Nevision, where she won BAFTA, RTS and Grierson Awards, she was a trustee of BAFTA for seven years and the second woman to be its Chair. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/e7AY_Bm7 Anne says: “Having visited and participated in Sheffield DocFest for more than 20 years, I am delighted to be chosen to chair this wonderful organisation, which is so close to my heart. Documentaries are more important than ever in illuminating our world and building empathy and understanding within it. I am honoured to follow on from Alex Cooke’s excellent chairmanship and look forward to working with her and the rest of the team to bring the 32nd edition to fruition.”

⚡ Lightning Pass offer ending TOMORROW! ⚡ Experience the festival in full with a Festival Pass. Get yours before 17:00 tomorrow, to save £150 off of the Standard Rate. More info at → https://lnkd.in/eZkmm8rT With a festival pass, enjoy full access to our programme of film premiers, live discussions with top documentary talent and networking events to connect with decision makers within the industry. 📸 Photo credits: 1. Anh Do 2. Kyle Patterson 3. David Chang 4. David Chang