Bristol Documentary Film Festival

4 September, 2026 to 6 September, 2026

Bristol Documentary Film Festival

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Bristol Documentary Festival is dedicated to championing documentary filmmaking in all its forms. The festival brings together bold, independent non-fiction films that investigate real-world stories, challenge assumptions and spark conversation.

With a strong focus on emerging voices alongside established filmmakers, the programme highlights documentaries that are socially engaged, creatively ambitious and rooted in authentic storytelling. Films span a wide range of subjects, from personal human stories to global political, environmental and cultural themes.

Beyond screenings, Bristol Documentary Festival fosters connection between audiences and filmmakers, creating space for discussion, reflection and shared experience. It is a platform for films that inform, provoke and inspire, reinforcing Bristol’s reputation as a city that values creativity, critical thinking and independent culture.