# Bristol Documentary Film Festival

Independent documentaries that explore real lives, urgent issues and diverse global perspectives.

- **Dates:** 14 September 2027 to 19 September 2027
- **Venue:** Various venues around, Bristol
- **Category:** Film
- **Official website:** https://www.bristoldocfest.com/
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/bristoldocfest/

## About

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.

## FAQs

### What is Bristol Documentary Film Festival?

Independent documentaries that explore real lives, urgent issues and diverse global perspectives.

### What type of festival is Bristol Documentary Film Festival?

Bristol Documentary Film Festival is a Bristol film festival.

### When is Bristol Documentary Film Festival 2027?

Bristol Documentary Film Festival 2027 takes place from 14 September 2027 to 19 September 2027 in Bristol.

### Where is Bristol Documentary Film Festival held?

Bristol Documentary Film Festival takes place in Various venues around, Bristol.

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Source: https://bristolfestivals.co.uk/festivals/bristol-documentary-film-festival/ (Bristol Festivals, the festival listings site for bristol)