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 With the Sheffield DocFest just four months away, here's a sneak peek at some of what they are lining up - with a programme of over 75 new international documentary films showcasing some of the greatest talents working in the documentary genre.
Renowned filmmaker, Paul Watson will accompany his latest film Making a Documentary, MAD (working title) its World Premiere in Sheffield. The documentary presents a savage portrait of Dickensian poverty and alcoholic abuse in Blairite Britain. Watson will also present a masterclass, certain to be one of the most controversial sessions in the festival.
Joe Angio's How To Eat Your Watermelon In White Company (And Enjoy It) follows the life of the talented, inspirational, womanising renegade Melvin van Peebles. (UK Premiere).
Wide Awake is Alan Berliner's (Nobody's Business, The Sweetest Sound) uniquely personal tour through his life-long obsession withinsomnia (UK Premiere).
In Blockade, Sergei Loznitsa (Landscape) newly assembles Russian archive footage about the siege of Leningrad during World War II, transcending the historic events to deliver a breathtaking reanimation of reality. (UK Premiere)
The DocFest looks forward to welcoming legendary filmmakers Nick Broomfield and Kim Longinotto who will curate a special film strand for 2006.
This year's industry sessions programme is stronger than ever. A new marketplace initiative will be the MeetMarket, an opportunity to have scheduled one on one pitch meetings with the many buyers attending the festival.
Don't miss the The Sharp End - aimed at programme makers hungry for commissioning, co-production and distribution information.
The Channel 4 Interview is with Stephen Lambert, Chief Creative Officer of RDF Media and creator of hit shows like Wife Swap and Faking It.
This year Sheffield celebrates BBC documentary slots Arena and Storyville in the A Doc Is For Life - Not Just For Television masterclass featuring Nick Fraser (Storyville) and Anthony Wall (Arena).
Full programme announced in mid-autumn
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