Films Made In & Around Sheffield
Once again it is a great privilege to be able to showcase local creative talent - both filmmakers and athletes. This year, we've got such a strong selection of homegrown films made by filmmakers and/or featuring athletes from Sheffield and the Peak District (25 at the last count) that we've been able to create a special Made In Sheffield film session in association with Sixt Rent a Car. We can't fit them all into 90 minutes so here's your guide to finding out what films with local connections are on when...
A wakeboarding film set in a quarry found deep within the Peak District. We're delighted to welcome director and Sheffield Hallam University photography student Ed Birch back to ShAFF. Last year we premiered his debut...
Living in Sheffield, you don't have to go far to find beauty, it's right outside your front door. Duration: 6 minutes Producer: Brendon Tyree Director: Brendon Tyree Year: 2013 Nationality: British Website:...
A portrait of Yorkshireman Rob Jarman, the downhill mountain bike rider and professional stuntman, and his recovery from a near fatal accident while filming with director Alastair Lee for Berghaus. All My Own Stunts is...
Have you ever been told "don't act like a typical tourist"? This animation and song was created to educate and encourage young people to follow the country code and behave responsibly when they visit the Peak District....
Following on from the success of his debut film North at last year's SHAFF, local director, Tom Richards, explores a more diverse range of riding from downhill to road in Forged, filmed entirely in Sheffield and the...
Created for the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in Yorkshire Ghost Peloton fuses performance cycling with choreography and the landscapes of the route, illuminated with NVA's bespoke light suit Duration: 12 minutes...
Sheffield director Ben Winston has produced this short film - a meditation on our place in the outdoors featuring outdoor instructor Ailsa Orlik. Duration: 4 minutes Producer: Ben Winston Director: Ben Winston Year: 2015...
WATCH THE TRAILER A documentary about overcoming challenges that seem 'impossible'. The film examines how we psychologically tackle apparently insurmountable challenges through the eyes of some of Britain’s most...
In March 2011 Joe Beaumont fell off a mountain. He is very lucky to be alive. Joe sustained multiple injuries down one side of his body and lay in intensive care. Thanks to the volunteers from Wasdale Mountain Rescue...
We follow crack climbers Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker as they attempt all the Browns and Whillans routes in the Peak District within 24 hours. Can they manage it? Duration: 10 minutes Producer: Jamie McCormack...
In the summer of 2014 Dave MacLeod attempted to climb a difficult new route on the Cima Overst in the Italian Dolomites. After years of battling with a number of potentially career ending injuries, Dave not only doubted...
Project Mina follows pro climber Mina Leslie-Wujastyk through the highs and lows of her 2013 competition season, showing not only the ascents and glory, but all the moments in between. Duration: 32 minutes Producer:...
The story of James Pearson, one of the UK's best trad climbers as he looks to redeem himself after controversy surrounding the grading of his routes. Duration: 53 minutes Producer: Paul Diffley & Chris Prescott...
10 year old Elliot Barton heads for the Peak District hills in his attempt to better his time on his favourite Strava segment. With an original soundtrack written and sung by his 8 year old sister Tilly. Produced and...
Sheffield's very own Steve Peat - the world’s most successful downhill mountain bike racer - takes his new Santa Cruz 5010 north into the wilds of Scotland. Filmed on location in the Northwest Highlands, the edit...
Skate The Steel is a short experimental film that revolves around a skater's relationship with the city of Sheffield, UK. ShAFF's very own photographer Jake Thompson co-founded Cultureshack Cinema here in Sheffield so...
Slacker features slackliner Guy Ruyssevelt walking a line in El Chorro in Spain and includes interviews with him during his two days preparation and performance on Las Encantadas. Guy’s story is unique; he...
Sub-Zero features ice climber John Freeman with exclusive footage of him surviving a dramatic incident when an ice pillar snapped while he was climbing on it. This film is part of an Epic TV series about four of the...
In early 2014, Dave MacLeod and Calum Muskett set out for Patagonia to repeat David Lama's free Compressor Route on Cerro Torre. It is probably the hardest Alpine climb in the world. Duration: 11 minutes Producer: Ben...
A short film for TDF and Sheffield Hallam about the what Peak District Cycling has to offer. Duration: 1 minutes Producer: Edward Birch Director: Edward Birch Year: 2014 Nationality: UK Website:...
Take Steve McClure (Britain's top sport climber) and Neil Mawson (E10-conquering dark horse). Throw them into the dizzying Verdon Gorge then stir well with the filmmaking skills of Sheffield's Rich Heap and Ben...
The world’s fastest flying woman, Ellen Brennan, shows us why wingsuit flying is worth the risk. Her interview gives us an unprecedented look into an often misunderstood sport and puts a very human face on what appears...
Faith Dickey is a soft-spoken Texan with a long list of achievements in the world of highlining. If there is anyone who proves how little gender matters in sport it's her. Although she is not into tricklining she holds...
Yeti Cycles pro rider Hannah Barnes got into cycling relatively late (through her younger brother, Joe) and it was 2005 before she did her first MTB race, aged 18. This year she' s been racing the Enduro World Series....
At only 21 years old, Shaun Coxsey is Britain's best competition climber. After a nail-biting season she's ranked second in the world. Shauna talks us through her inspiring philosophy toward life, competition, and sport....
PART OF THE RISKY PLAY SESSION WITH ANDY KIRKPATRICK AND TIM MEEK, DOTRYTHISATHOME.COM We're proud to present the premiere of Andy Kirkpatrick's latest film as part of the Risky Play session at 16.30 on Sunday 22...
