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Sheffield DocFest

Sheffield, UK · FilmFreeway

International premiere Shorts & Features Documentary

UK premiere required for competition. Fee waivers may be available for under-represented filmmakers.

Deadlines & Fees

earlybird deadline

Sat, November 7, 2026

Shorts 20 / Features 25 GBP

regular deadline

Tue, December 15, 2026

Shorts 24 / Features 40 GBP

late deadline

Sun, January 31, 2027

Shorts 33 / Features 60 GBP

The Facts

Festival dates

Thu, June 10, 2027 – Tue, June 15, 2027

Notification

Expected by Mon, March 15, 2027

Next deadline

Sat, November 7, 2026

earlybird · Shorts 20 / Features 25 GBP

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