Film and VR entries are now open for the 32nd edition of Sheffield DocFest, which will take place from 18 - 23 June 2025.
Film
For our 32nd edition, we welcome completed documentary films of all lengths, from shorts to mid-length and features, from around the world!
Our 2024 Film Programme was made up of 108 films (79 features and 29 shorts), including 48 World Premieres, 14 International Premieres, 17 European Premieres and 29 UK Premieres.
For full details on film entries, including fees and eligibility criteria, click here.
How to Apply
To submit your film to be considered for the 2025 Sheffield DocFest programme, click the button below.
Deadline for applications: 28 February 2025, 12:00 Noon GMT
Virtual Reality
The 2025 Sheffield DocFest Virtual Reality programme aims to highlight new creative techniques and storytelling which break the boundaries of traditional documentary practice. We are looking for the best pieces of work that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary. We encourage entries from independent artists and collectives and from established artists or emerging new talent.
The selected projects will be competing for the Sheffield DocFest 2024 Virtual Reality Award.
For full details on VR entries, including fees and eligibility criteria, click here.
How to Apply
To submit your film to be considered for the 2025 Sheffield DocFest programme, click the button below.
Deadline for applications: 28 February 2025, 12:00 Noon GMT
Eligibility
Read through our Film Programme Entry Guidelines and our Virtual Reality Programme Entry Guidelines for more information about what we're looking for and our eligibility criteria. If you have any questions, please email our Programme team at films@sheffdocfest.com.
