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Doctober 2026: Documentary Film Festival

Doctober, Pickford Film Center's 19th annual documentary film festival, returns October 1 through 25, 2026. This year's festival features 34 feature documentaries and 7 short films, including 18 premieres, programmed by Adam Sekuler. 

Films screen daily at Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay Street, Bellingham. Encore screenings October 26 through 29. Member presale begins September 11; general tickets on sale September 18. For the full schedule and tickets, visit pickfordfilmcenter.org/doctober.

Starts: October 01, 2026

Occurs: Every day until October 25, 2026
Time: Various Showtimes

Location: Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Contact Person: Joris Debeij

Email: joris@pickfordfilmcenter.org

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