DocFest Events

Belleville Downtown DocFest hosts a series of annual events in the core of the city. From premier screenings, concerts, to workshops and panel discussions.

Our Events and Workshops

2024 Local Documentary Awards

2024 Local Documentary Awards

Hidden Hero and Strings of Inspiration are the 2024 DocFest’s ...
Still Image from the Documentary, The Stones and Brian Jones

2024 Sunday Night Finale

Belleville Downtown DocFest's 2024, Sunday Night Finale at the Empire ...
2024 Saturday Night at the Empire

2024 Saturday Night at the Empire

Belleville Downtown DocFest's 2024, Saturday Night at the Empire. Find ...
2024 Filmmaker Panel

Filmmaker Panel Discussion 🎥

The filmmaker panel is taking place on Friday, February 23rd ...
Description: Paul Anka lies in bed reading a book while on tour., Date: (Unknown, 1960s), Photographer: Pietro Pascuttini

2025 Opening Gala

The 2025 – 14th Annual, DocFest Gala will return on ...
2023 Audience Choice Local Documentary Awards

2023 Audience Choice Local Documentary Awards

Shelter and Full – A Recipe for Happiness are the ...
2022 Audience Choice Local Documentary Awards

2022 Audience Choice Local Documentary Awards

Threads of Love by director Amy Chyan is 2022 DocFest's ...
2021 Audience Choice Local Documentary Award

2021 Audience Choice Local Documentary Award

Harvesting Dreams by director Brittany Ollerenshaw is DocFest's Audience Choice ...
Still images from the selection of 2024 Loyalist College Short Films

Loyalist College Short Films

Loyalist College Film & TV Production Short Films Program Find ...
2024 Filmmaker Panel

Panels and Workshops

Belleville Downtown DocFest’s annual filmmaker panel discussions and workshops bring ...

News & Updates

Early Bird 🐣 DocFest 2025 Passes on Sale
Early Bird 🐣 DocFest 2025 Passes on Sale 14th Annual Festival - February 21st to ... Read More
Save the Date and Submissions Open for DocFest
Save the Date and Submissions Open for DocFest 14th Annual Festival - February 21st to ... Read More

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