Celebrity supporters
Sir Ranulph Fiennes - The World's Greatest Living Explorer: "Unless you are on top of Everest there are few better places to be on a March weekend."
Julia Bradbury, broadcaster, whose love of the countryside & travelling was inspired by walking on Peak District hills as a young girl with her Tideswell-born Dad, said: "I grew up in Sheffield and my passion for the countryside and love of travelling comes from walking the Derbyshire hills with my Dad. The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has it all - exhilarating action, awe-inspiring stories and stunning landscapes. Right on the doorstep of the Peak District, a weekend at ShAFF will inspire you to get up, get out and go for it."
On Young Adventurers screenings, new Mum Julia, said: "ShAFF's a chance to show kids the amazing adventures to be had in the great outdoors. Whether it's biking with mates, skate-boarding in the back-yard or learning to climb, the only limit is their imagination! Now I'm a Mum, I can't wait 'til my little boy's old enough to go out walking in the hills, like I used to with my Dad."
Brian Blessed, Yorkshire-born actor and mountaineer: "Having attempted Everest three times, climbed Aconcagua, trekked to the magnetic North Pole and reached the summit of Roraima in The Lost World of Venezuala, I can heartily recommend enjoying an armchair adventure at the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival. ShAFF showcases the finest independent adventure film-making in some of the toughest conditions and most remote environments in the world. Experience the drama for yourself as the adrenaline junkies live out their dreams and push themselves to the limits breaking records (and bones!)."
"I climbed my first mountain, Mont Blanc, at the age of 17 and held the record for climbing higher than any other man of my age. ShAFF's marvellous selection of films is proof that there's no age limit on having an adventure."
Ben Fogle, adventurer, writer, broadcaster and author of 'The Accidental Adventurer' on the film festival in general: "The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival is proof there's no blueprint in life saying go to school, go to university, get a sensible job and a mortgage. Be inspired to follow your heart and your instincts."
On Young Adventurers screenings:
"For kids, ShAFF's a chance to explore the world, discover heroes and be inspired to get outdoors and have adventures of their own. You never know - the next Shackleton or Hillary could be in the audience!"
ShAFF Ambassadors are climbers, bikers, runners and other active folk who live in or near sheffield and who are famous within their circles. check out the list of ambassadors who have endorsed shaff and what it's all...
