The 2026 Sheffield DocFest announced its award winners at a ceremony in Sheffield, with women directors triumphing in all three major Academy Award accredited competitions.

Sheffield, UK

Who

Raul Niño Zambrano, Mimi Poskitt, Bàrbara Mestanza, Marc Pujolar, Mia Bendrimia, Waad Al-Kateab, Wafa Mustafa, Sergio Fernandez Borras, The Critics, Pietra Brettkelly, Itab Azzam, Jack MacInnes, David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas, Jigar Ganatra, Emanuel Musa Marco, Tommaso Barbetta, Flora Stewart, Ruben Reuter, Rosie Baldwin, Sarvnik Kaur, Joël Jent, Sarah Chishti, Vladyslav Vasylchenko, Emilio di Stefano, Paolo Fiore Angelini, Moira Fett, Natalie Berger, Theo Panagopoulos

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:49:09 GMT · 1h 56m ago

Where

Sheffield, UK ·

Why

The awards recognized outstanding documentaries and emerging talent, concluding the festival which featured films from 64 countries and multiple premieres.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Sheffield DocFest awards elevate diverse non-fiction storytelling and filmmakers on a global stage, supporting new talent and promoting documentary cinema through continued programming and international partnerships. The recognition of women directors for top awards highlights a positive trend in the documentary film industry.

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