The 6th edition of Folkestone Documentary Festival will take place from 22-25 October 2026. Super Early Bird tickets will go on sale from 25 March, and the full programme will be announced at Doc Club on 9 September.

In the meantime, we have a fantastic programme of documentary screenings and Q&As coming up as part of the monthly Doc Club at Silver Screen cinema - check out the programme here. We look forward to seeing you there!

Submissions are now open for the 6th edition. Submit your film here.

Image credit: Everybody to Kenmure Street, courtesy of Conic Films