Sheffield DocFest Delegation 2025

Selected delegates will receive full festival passes including an invitation to a party celebrating the Ffilm Cymru supported opening night film Still Pushing Pineapples. Passes will give access to all festival screenings, talks and round tables.

Hotel accommodation in Sheffield will be provided for four nights (18th – 22nd June) and delegates will receive bursaries for travel costs as well as any access requirements (e.g. childcare/care for dependents, disability).

Who can apply?

In order to apply, you must:

• Be born and/or based in Wales, over the age of 18, and not in full-time education;
• Be available to attend DocFest on the relevant dates and able to travel to Sheffield from a UK location (international travel costs will not be covered);
• Have had a creative lead role on at least one piece of screen work that was exhibited or broadcast publicly, either in documentary, factual or a related field (e.g. fiction film, visual art, commercials/promos, photography);
• Have aspirations to direct or produce a documentary feature film intended for festival/theatrical release;
• Not yet have been lead director or producer on a completed feature film of over 60 minutes in length that achieved festival/theatrical release.

We are keen to hear from filmmakers who are under-represented within the industry, reflecting diversity of ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. We also take into consideration geographic representation across Wales.

How do I apply?

To apply, complete the application form below and email to network@ffilmcymruwales.com by the deadline along with your CV.

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can respond to the questions on the application form via a live video or phone call with our team. This should be arranged in advance of the deadline. The call will be recorded.

Applications can be submitted in either English or Welsh.

Timeline

Applications:

• Tuesday 27th May at 4pm: application deadline
• Friday 30th May 2025: applicants informed of selection result 

Festival Delegation:

• Up to 18th June 2025: pre-attendance information and support
• Wednesday 18th June 2025: hotel check in, festival opening night
• Sunday 22nd June 2025: hotel check out

(Delegates may extend their stay in Sheffield at their own expense should they wish. The festival dates are 18th to 23rd June. We have timed our delegation for when the majority of industry activity is taking place.)

Access Support and Inclusion

For individuals who are D/deaf, hearing impaired, disabled, neurodivergent or visually impaired, further support and adjustments are available. For example, we can cover the costs of making guidelines available in other formats (e.g. large print), a BSL interpreter for a meeting with us, scribing support for dyslexic applicants, or a support worker if needed. Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements in confidence. We’ll be guided by you.

Contact Details

If you have any questions or access requests, please contact the below in advance of the application deadline: 

Lottie Butcher, Industry Placements Manager
lottie@ffilmcymruwales.com 
or call 02922 676711 and leave a message stating your name, number, convenient times of day to call, and noting that you are requesting access support for the Sheffield DocFest Delegation.