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Maxine Peake Curates Sheffield DocFest 2026
8 Apr
Summary
- Maxine Peake selected as Guest of Honour for DocFest 2026.
- Festival will feature a tribute to Sir David Attenborough at 100.
- Talks include sessions with filmmakers and activists.
The Sheffield DocFest has announced the first wave of its 2026 program, scheduled to take place from June 10 to 15. This year's event will feature Maxine Peake as the Guest of Honour, who will also curate a selection of films. Peake expressed her excitement about the role, emphasizing the crucial nature of documentary filmmaking.
The festival will present a tribute to Sir David Attenborough, marking his 100th birthday. This special session will include wildlife filmmakers, scientists, and activists. Several "in conversation" events are planned, including discussions with filmmaker Paul Sng and Miriam Margolyes with director Simon Draper.
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