It may be Monday, but it doesn’t have to feel like one! We’re onto day four of the festival and in our celebration of female filmmakers and the stories they’ve brought to life. Check out our whole lineup here and get ready for what’s in store today! We have even more shorts and features on the docket so take a look below, I’m sure you’ll like what you see.
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Monday 30th August Schedule
Showcase Selection
Lovecard Fate (Marianne Chase, Cath Shayler) 6 minutes – 16:00
Beta Male (Marianne Chase) 10 minutes – 16:15
Competition Selection
Oh Baby! (Meghann Artes) 9 minutes – 16:45
Parachute (Katherine Tolentino) 14 minutes – 17:15
Feature Films
Mr. Roosevelt (Noël Wells) 90 minutes – 18:00
My King (Maïwenn) 130 minutes – 19:45
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What You May Have Missed
- Toy Story 5 (Stanton, 2026) Review: Pixar Did It Again
Whenever a film does really well, if there is room for a sequel, the big studios tend to want to… - Sheffield DocFest: The Apologist (2026) Review: A Unique, Thought-provoking Documentary
The Apologist (2026) explores a deeply personal story and extensively researched documentary on apologies. Written, directed, and produced by Kristof Bilsen, this documentary delves into the nature of apologies, his childhood relationship with the subject, and Belgium’s colonial history. This documentary explores the discourse of personal, and public, political apologies. - Time and Water (2026) Review: A Compelling Climate Change Documentary
Directed by Sara Dosa, Time and Water sees a deeply personal take on memories, climate change, and Iceland’s melting glaciers. Based on poet and author, Andri Snær Magnason’s book, On Time and Water (2019) – his personal narration adds a deeply touching and compelling story rooted in his family’s history. - Sheffield DocFest: Kikuyu Land (2026) Review: A Stunning Revolutionary Documentary
Kikuyu Land follows investigative journalist, Bea Wangondu who co-directs this deeply captivating documentary feature with Andrew H. Brown. Whilst Mungai N’ganga fights for justice in recovering stolen land taken from his family. What is told here is just the beginning. Kikuyu Land saw its UK premiere at Sheffield DocFest 2026. - Sheffield DocFest: A City In The Forest (2026) Review: A Powerful Environmental Documentary
Directed by Lev Omelchenko and Nolan Huber, A City In The Forest documents the police vs. community with yearlong protests against the implementation of ‘Cop City’ in Atlanta. A City In The Forest sees its world premiere in the International First Feature Competition at Sheffield DocFest on 11th June 2026. - Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now (2026) Documentary Review: Spotlighting Arsenal’s Talented Star
Directed by Robert Alexander, Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now sees a one-on-one conversation between Arsenal’s talented star, Bukayo Saka and Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry. In this short documentary, they discuss the demanding nature of football including, maintaining focus, sustaining high expectations, and drowning out the noise of the crowd.
