Sheffield DocFest

Final call! Volunteer at the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🎉 🤩Join our team of volunteers for #SheffDocFest2025, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival. 🎟There are plenty of ways to get involved, regardless of experience. Join as an all rounder or focus on interest areas such as production, social media or events. The deadline to apply is fast approaching! Get your application in by THIS FRIDAY! Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → https://bit.ly/3vqIWvT

📢💥UK-based digital artists - don't miss this exciting opportunity! 🤩The Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum is now open for applications. If you’re working at the intersection of art, technology, and documentary this is the initiative for you.👇👇👇 Selected participants will get the chance to attend the 2025 festival and have curated one on one meetings with industry representatives including curators, international festivals, galleries, media institutions, educational institutions, production companies, tech companies, broadcasters and distribution platforms for new media. 💡Attend the festival, spark ideas, create community and get feedback on your current projects through meetings with industry representatives. 📅Deadline: Friday, 2 May 2025 🔗 Read more and apply now at: https://lnkd.in/e5BpUYZh

📢Calling all journalists, writers and reporters - Press Accreditation is now open for Sheffield DocFest 2025. We offer international and UK journalists, working across all media, an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in non-fiction film and art. 🤩Press Accreditation is free for journalists and relevant outlets working in film, and offers access to the full festival programme in Sheffield, including film screenings, live pitches and networking events. 🔗If you're interested in covering the festival, apply for accreditation at: https://lnkd.in/dg9eYR4R

📢🚨The deadline to apply for our 2025 volunteer programme is fast approaching! 📅 Get your application in by Friday 25th April. There are plenty of ways to get involved with our volunteer programme, regardless of experience. Join as an all rounder or focus on interest areas such as production, film crew, social media or events. Interested in volunteering? Hear what some of our DocCrew alumni have to say about their experience volunteering with us: https://lnkd.in/eYiWTgBw

🎥💥 Don’t miss these exciting filmmaker opportunities - deadlines fast approaching👇 🤩Amplify: Production Talent 2025🤩 ‼️Deadline this Thursday! ‼️ Supported by BBC and Channel 4, this talent scheme is open for UK-based production professionals looking to elevate their careers. Attend Sheffield DocFest, expand your network at our Marketplace & connect with UK production company execs from across the documentary sector. 📅Apply by Thursday 17th April at: https://lnkd.in/e-FKSKaT 🤩Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum🤩 An exciting DocFest talent initiative for XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary. This initiative, supported by Arts Council England, is open for creatives who use digital technologies to play with non-fiction stories and experiences. Attend the festival, spark ideas, create community and get feedback on your current projects through one to one meeting with industry representatives. 📅Apply by Friday 2nd May at: https://lnkd.in/ecnRi4j2 🤩Climate Spring Pitch🤩 A brand new opportunity for climate storytellers! Climate Spring has launched a chance to pitch your documentary idea live at Sheffield DocFest. From four shortlisted creatives, one winner will receive £10k development funding and support from Climate Spring. 📅Apply by Monday 19th May at: https://lnkd.in/eyUK99Ba 🤩DIY Documentary Filmmaking Challenge🤩 Film Hub North have launched their latest DIY Filmmaking Challenge inspired by the theme ‘Documentary - People and Places’. If you’re an aspiring filmmaker in the North of England, aged 16 - 25, submit your documentary micro-short (3 mins max) for the chance to win £1,000 funding and production support to bring your idea to life. Shortlisted films will be presented at a special showcase screening as part of Sheffield DocFest 2025. 📅Apply by Sunday 1st June at: https://lnkd.in/eR36tYT8

🌍Announcing a brand new opportunity for climate storytellers! 📣Do you have an urgent climate story to tell? Do you want to shout about climate justice, or explore how we can build a better future? 🌿 Climate Spring is today launching a chance to pitch your documentary idea live at Sheffield DocFest. 🤩From four shortlisted creatives, one winner will receive £10k development funding and support from Climate Spring. ✨Get the full details and apply by Monday 19th May: https://lnkd.in/eyUK99Ba

📢💥Announcing an exciting DocFest talent initiative for XR artists developing a project in the intersection of art, technology and documentary. Do you enjoy pushing the boundaries of new media? Apply for our Alternate Realities XR Artists Forum to expand your network and get advice from experts in the field. Find out more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/ecnRi4j2 🌎This initiative, supported by Arts Council England, is open for creatives who use digital technologies to play with non-fiction stories and experiences. 💡Attend the festival, spark ideas, create community and get feedback on your current projects through one to one meeting with industry representatives. 📅Deadline to apply is Friday 2nd May 2025 at 4pm BST - so don’t delay! . . . . . 📸Joe Horner

📢💥Calling all entry-level production professionals looking to elevate their careers. You have just over a week left to apply for Amplify: Production Talent 2025 🎥 Amplify: Production Talent, supported by BBC and Channel 4, is open for UK-based production professionals. Attend the festival, expand your network at our Marketplace & connect with UK production company execs from across the documentary sector through one-to-one meetings. ⏰ 📅 Set your alarm - the deadline is coming up fast! Apply by noon on Thurs 17th April. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eqwk9HZG 📸 David Chang

Volunteer at the UK's leading documentary festival! 🎥🎉🍿 🤩Join our team of volunteers for #SheffDocFest2025, see new work from filmmakers and artists around the world, meet new people and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of the festival. 🎟We love seeing new faces - and welcoming back familiar ones. There are plenty of ways to get involved, regardless of experience. Join as an all rounder or focus on interest areas such as production, social media or events. Find out more, take a look at the roles available and apply now → https://bit.ly/3vqIWvT

Are you an aspiring filmmaker in the North of England, aged 16 - 25? This opportunity is for you! 👀👇 Film Hub North have launched their latest DIY Filmmaking Challenge inspired by the theme ‘Documentary - People and Places’. Submit your documentary micro-short (3 mins max) for the chance to win £1,000 funding and production support to bring your idea to life. Shortlisted films will be presented at a special showcase screening as part of Sheffield DocFest 2025. Your film can explore any aspect of the theme - from a fascinating family member to a place that you love. 📅What are you waiting for? Find out more and get your application in by 1st June at: https://lnkd.in/eR36tYT8