Doctober, the Pacific Northwest’s largest documentary film festival will commence for its 18th year on October 2nd through October 26th.
Each October the Pickford showcases Doctober—a month-long documentary film festival dedicated to one of Bellingham’s proven favorite genres. Doctober is the largest documentary festival in the Northwest, screening approximately 35 films in one month. For this festival the Pickford partners with local organizations to bring important issues to the screen; many presentations feature special guests, filmmakers, pre-screening receptions, and guided group discussions.
Doctober is a production Pickford Film Center, Bellingham’s non-profit independent cinema. This year, we’re thrilled to have our second venue expansion, The Grand, open during the festival.
The full film lineup will be announced on September 5th, 2025 on our website.
Event Details:
Festival Name: Doctober
Dates: October 2nd to 26th, 2025
Location: Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St. & 105 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA
Website: pickfordfilmcenter.org/doctober
Poster art designed by Kacey Morrow.
About Doctober
Doctober is the largest documentary film festival in the Pacific Northwest, happening each year in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA amidst the panoramic wonders of Mt. Baker and the North Cascades.
About Pickford Film Center
Pickford Film Center, a nonprofit organization, provides a forum and resource for independent cinema, strengthening community through education, dialogue and the celebration of film. Since its founding in 1998, it has been the only independent cinema, operating 365 days a year, between Seattle and Vancouver B.C.
