DocFest Films

Browse the official selection of documentaries from the 13th annual Belleville Downtown DocFest.

2024 FilmS for the 13th Annual FestiVAL

The Festival team is proud to present this catalog of outstanding documentaries created by celebrated filmmakers from around the globe and right here at home.

During the Festival, Screening Dates and Times are available at the Program Page.

Previous film catalogs are available in the DocFest Archives. Browse all the films we’ve presented since 2014.

Cover image for the Short Film, Nikki's Kanyen'keha Journey

Nikki’s Kanyen’keha Journey

This film shares the story of one woman's journey to learn Kanyen'keha, and the emotional ...
Still from the short film, Our Maternal Home

Our Maternal Home

Filmmaker and educator Janine Windolph ventures from Saskatchewan to Quebec with her two teens and ...
Still image from the Documentary Feature, Periodical

Periodical

Despite being an essential biological function for half of all humans, the stigma attached to ...
Still image from the documentary, Rebellion

Rebellion

The behind-the-scenes story of Extinction Rebellion (XR), a group of climate activists that emerged in ...
Still image from the Short Documentary, Sara's Prelude

Sara’s Prelude

Initially created by Sara Holton as a school assignment, Sara’s Prelude highlights the passion, dedication ...
Still image from the feature documentary Silvicola

Silvicola

Set amongst the rugged forests and shorelines of the British Columbia, Silvicola is a tableau ...
Cover image for the short film, Sisterhood Softball

Sisterhood Softball

Following the first all-female Muslim softball league in North America, Sisterhood Softball depicts a league ...
Still Image from the film, Someone Lives Here

Someone Lives Here

The story of Khaleel Seivwright, a Toronto carpenter who made portable “tiny shelters” to provide ...
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