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.

Still image from the 2022 Film, Squaring the Circle

Squaring the Circle

The story of the creative geniuses behind Hipgnosis, the design studio that turned LP album ...
Cropped image from the poster for the film 'Stolen Time'

Stolen Time

In Stolen Time, a riveting feature documentary, charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller takes on ...
Cover Image -Strings of Inspiration: A Portrait of Kris Tischbein

Strings of Inspiration: A Portrait of Kris Tischbein

Dive into the enchanting world of Strings of Inspiration: A Portrait of Kris Tischbein a ...
Still image from the film, Swan Song

Swan Song

Karen Kain spent 50 years with the National Ballet of Canada as a student, ballerina, ...
Still image from the film, The Cure for Hate

The Cure for Hate

Content Warning: This film contains difficult imagery, violence. Language or subject matter may be offensive or ...
Still Image from the short film, The Kilties

The Kilties

The Kilties Band of Belleville, Ontario, was one of Canada's most popular international touring bands ...
Still Image from the Documentary Feature, The Last Rider

The Last Rider

From acclaimed director, Alex Holmes, comes this awe-inspiring true tale of American cyclist Greg LeMond, ...
Still Image from The Lebanese Burger Mafia

The Lebanese Burger Mafia

Film writer/director Omar Mouallem travels throughout rural Alberta in search of the story behind Burger ...

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