Documentary filmmakers are at the forefront of highlighting human rights issues around the world. From the 17th-21st October, Document 5, will once again screen a diverse range of inspiring documentary works - including more than 40 UK Premieres and 15 world premieres.

It's our fi fth birthday and we have had an overwhelming response from across the world to this year's call for submissions, refl ecting the growing international interest in human rights, and in Document as a forum for highlighting and exploring human rights' issues.

Document 5 will present a programme of around 80 short and feature length fi lms exploring a wide range of local, national and international human rights issues. This year's programme features thought-provoking, beautiful and powerful work ranging from cinematic explorations of the human condition to politically charged frontline reportage, aiming to promote a deeper understanding of international human rights.

We have four jam-packed days of film, discussion, music and culture. And that's not all... there will also be free vegetarian food from the produce of local allotments courtesy of Broth Mix, the Radical Independent Bookfare, Electron Club and the return of the Document Videotheque where you can catch any of the films you've missed.

Come along, look at work, be informed, join in discussions, meet local and international fi lmmakers, enjoy our social events and celebrate the diversity of human life portrayed in these films.