FILMMAKER CHALLENGE 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
⏰ Deadline: May 22, 2025 (12:00 BST)


Sheffield DocFest’s Filmmaker Challenge invites emerging documentary directors to pitch bold ideas and prototypes for the chance to receive mentorship, production support, and a showcase at the festival in June 2025. Open to works-in-progress and concept-stage projects across all non‑fiction forms, including #feature_documentaries, #shorts, and #interactive_docs.

◼️ Why Apply?
Gain one‑on‑one mentoring from industry experts, access to funding opportunities, and the chance to present your project to commissioners and funders during Sheffield DocFest.

◼️ Submission Fees:
Free to apply.


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