Sheffield Doc/Fest
4 - 8 November 2009
The UK’s must-attend documentary event of the year.
"One of the best networking events I've ever experienced. The Sheffield Documentary Festival has proved to be the msot excellent way for us to make connections with industry players from around the world in a really fun and informal environment. I've met people here who I will certainly continue to collaborate with for years to come."
..- Patrick Crowe, Xenophile Media
Sheffield Doc/Fest brings the international documentary family together to celebrate the art and business of documentary making for five intense days in November. Doc/Fest is a film festival, industry session programme and market place, offering pitching opportunities, controversial discussion panels and in-depth filmmaker master classes, as well as a wealth of inspirational documentary films from across the globe.
Doc/Fest is the only place in the world where you will meet all the British documentary industry under one roof. It is the perfect place to launch your latest documentary, pitch new ideas, meet future co-production partners and get insider tips from some of the world’s best documentary makers. It is a relaxed and friendly place to hold meetings with producers, commissioners and distributors, learn about the latest trends in production and discover new innovations and emerging talent.
The 16th Doc/Fest will be held in Sheffield from 4-8 November 2009.
In 2007, the festival attracted record delegate numbers and passes sold out so for 2009 there will be a REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
Public and Industry can get involved…by entering a film, applying to the MeetMarket, Submitting a Session Idea, entering one of the pitching competitions and, of course… simply attending the festival! Delegates can register for the whole festival or for selected days such as DFG Newcomers Day or DocDay Afternoon.
For more information, check the website www.sheffdocfest.com
Dates for 2009 are:
Film Submissions Open; 9 March
Session Submissions Open; 25 March
MeetMarket Applications Open; 1 June
Film Submissions Close; 17 June
Session Submissions Close; 8 July
Delegate Registration Opens; 15 July
be quick to get the early bird rate!
Early Bird Delegate Registrations Close; 31 August
MeetMarket Applications Close; 4 September
Delegate Registrations Close; 8 October
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