FILM SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY

We’ve had A LOT of submissions, and this Friday 27th January was going to be your last chance to submit your doc to Doc/Fest 2012, but don’t panic if you’ve not submitted yet: we’ve extended the deadline! 

You can now enter your film to be in the Doc/Fest running until Monday, Feb 13th 6pm, GMT.

Check out the link below for details. Don't forget to email our programmer, Hussain Currimbhoy at hussain@sidf.co.uk if you have any questions, and we’re looking forward to seeing your films.

SUBMIT NOW

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BUY AN EARLY BIRD PASS TO WIN ONE OF 10 EXCLUSIVE DOC/FEST BAGS

The Doc/Fest delegate bag always goes down really well with you at the Festival each year...So well in fact, that we’ve got a new bag to add to your collection: the Doc/Fest tote bag.

The only way to get hold of one is to be one of the first 10 people to buy an Early Bird Pass from 5pm today (Monday 23rd January) and we’ll drop you an email if you’ve been successful. Our Early Bird Rate gives you access to all films, sessions and parties at Doc/Fest 2012 for a limited period at the price of £200+VAT.

So be quick, buy now, and win a bag too: REGISTER NOW

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REMINDER: SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT TO MEETMARKET

The  call for applications for the 2012 MeetMarket at Sheffield Doc/Fest opened on January 3rd  at www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket, and will be open until Thursday 29th March.

MeetMarket is Doc/Fest's pitching initiative offering matchmade meetings between the world's best documentary and digital creators and the top funders and mentors who can support them, and is the UK’s biggest doc marketplace.  It is your opportunity for pitching new documentary, factual and cross-platform projects to over 200 decision makers, buyers, funders and mentors in one of the world's top factual media marketplaces.

For MeetMarket 2012, approximately 65 projects will be selected to pitch over two days, and each can expect 15-20 meetings with key funders and decision-makers match-made and scheduled based on their requests and needs.  If you're selected you are offered the opportunity to request meetings with, and pitch to, a high number of decision makers - last year 217 in total, including most major international broadcasters and funders, covering creative documentary, science, history, arts, theatrical, online and broadcast distribution, sales agents, interactive media, and more beyond.

SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT NOW

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