BACKYARD DOCS FILM FESTIVAL

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BACKYARD DOCS FILM FESTIVAL 〰️

September 24th - 27th

At theaters across Pittsburgh, PA

Redefining the Rust Belt & Appalachia through Documentary

Thank you for another wonderful year!

The 2026 Backyard Docs Film Festival was a huge success with growing attendance, more programming, and new faces. Subscribe to our newsletter to check out our seasonal screenings and shows, and to be the first to hear the date for the 2027 Backyard Docs Film Festival!

  • The Bulldogs - Filmmaker Q&A

  • The Bulldogs - Filmmaker Q&A

  • Work-in-progress workshop - Trans Truckers

  • Work-in-progress workshop - Atom Smasher

  • Closing screening - Harlan County USA

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • Nick Tommarello and Nick Childers

    DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • Han

    DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst (Director Mike Attie with Hansen Bursic

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst (BYD Founders Will Zavala, Nick Childers, Hansen Bursic

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst (Hansen Bursic, Lindsey Aranson, Andres Tapia-Urzua)

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst (Festival Director Hansen Bursic)

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst (Filmmaker Q&A)

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst Q&A with Director Mike Attie

  • DIY Screening - The Haunting of Pennhurst Q&A with Mike Attie

View 2026 Backyard Docs Film Festival schedule.

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PAST FILMS

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