Sheffield Doc/Fest
The dire truth behind London’s housing crisis
Cleansing a city — A new documentary, We’re Still Here, follows activist groups and social housing tenants caught up in London’s rampant social cleansing.
Written by: Katie Goh
Is the age of monogamy finally over?
Talking about adultery — In her new documentary, filmmaker Bara Jichova Tyson probes the ever-changing relationship between infidelity, sex and marriage.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
R. Stevie Moore is the greatest musician you’ve never heard of
A second youth — The ‘hermit’ musician, who has long been admired among industry insiders, has produced and released over 400 albums from inside his bedroom. Now, thanks to a new documentary, the 67-year-old’s star is finally on the rise.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
The radical queer activist who shook up Chilean society
Being Lemebel — Pedro Lemebel was an artist, writer and pioneering figure in Latin America’s LGBTQ movement. Four years after his death, a new film shines a light on his remarkable life.
Written by: Jake Hall
Why opera’s ultimate outsider is out for revenge
Shunned by the industry — Siv Wennberg was applauded for her spectacular vocals – but her outspoken nature clashed with the ‘highbrow’ ideals of the industry, and she was shunned. Now a new film is finally spotlighting her story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Behind the scenes of PJ Harvey’s new documentary
A dog called money — Photographer Seamus Murphy talks through his new film, A Dog Called Money – an intimate portrait of the artist and her creative process.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
How a 14-year-old took on political corruption in Egypt
Prodigy in protest — From standing on the frontlines at Tahrir Square to rallying against the patriarchy, Amal became a revolutionary when she was just a teenager. Now, her steely determination is being celebrated in a new film.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Uncovering the dark side of Russian rhythmic gymnastics
Over the limit — A new documentary follows gymnast Margarita Mamun as she trains for the Olympics – exposing a blunt, brutal and abusive preparation regime.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
How young Indian men are challenging toxic masculinity
Boys who like girls — For 25 years, MAVA – a non-profit organisation – has been working with men in India to challenge cultural assumptions about gender, and encourage them to stand up for women. Now, a new documentary is sharing a light on their story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
What films to catch at this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest
Eight of the best — From Lesbian strip clubs in Los Angeles to Jihadists in Syria: The Director of Film Programming at the acclaimed UK documentary festival picks out his highlights from the 2018 lineup.
Written by: Thomas Curry
Remix the news into your own avant-garde short film
ITN opens up its video archives to budding filmmakers — Whether it's a glitzy '50s dancehall, 70's protest movements, or interviews with Ali or JFK, ITN's video library is a treasure trove of historical news footage. Now it's yours to edit and remix for free. All as part of the ITN Source Short Film Competition, in collaboration with the Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Written by: Adam White
Sheffield Doc/Fest
Field Notes Part II: State of the Nation — In Huck's latest roundup of new documentaries from Sheffield Doc/Fest, we focus on homegrown stories from the UK.
Written by: Alex King