Belleville Downtown DocFest is a community oriented documentary film festival that seeks to promote awareness of cultural, economic and environmental consequences and to encourage civic participation resulting in positive change.
The 15th Annual Festival will kick off on Friday November 6th, 2026.
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Belleville Downtown DocFest is all about celebrating film, music, art and culture – it’s all about our resilient community too. We look forward to welcoming you all back for DocFest 2026.
The 14th Annual Belleville Downtown DocFest 2025 featured outstanding documentaries, filmmaker Q&As, and our Annual Gala Music Feature with a live concert at the historic Empire Theatre in downtown Belleville.
DocFest 2025 Festival Trailer.
Preview the complete selection for the 2025 festival!
Official Films Selection (2025)
Browse the films for trailers and more information about these incredible documentaries and the people behind them. Make sure you’ve subscribed for our email news alerts for updates about the 2026 Festival.
