ShAFF 2009 Report Online
13th March 2009
The Post Event report for this year's festival is nwo online here.......more
13th March 2009
The Post Event report for this year's festival is nwo online here.......more
2010 Provisional Dates Announced
13th March 2009
Provisional dates for ShAFF 2010 are Feb 26th to Feb 28th.......more
13th March 2009
Provisional dates for ShAFF 2010 are Feb 26th to Feb 28th.......more
Photos From The Festival
5th March 2009
Keith Sharples was on hand throughout the festival recording what went on. Check out his great images of the weekend here.......more
5th March 2009
Keith Sharples was on hand throughout the festival recording what went on. Check out his great images of the weekend here.......more
Winning Films Announced
28th February 2009
At 7pm this evening the winners of the 2009 ShAFF film awards were announced as follows. Judges were Niall Grimes, Katherine Schirrmacher & Ian Parnell.Best......more
28th February 2009
At 7pm this evening the winners of the 2009 ShAFF film awards were announced as follows. Judges were Niall Grimes, Katherine Schirrmacher & Ian Parnell.Best......more
Best Of ShAFF Screenings - Sunday 1st March
28th February 2009
Following the announcement of the winning films from the 2009 ShAFF Film Competition two different selections of these films will be screening at 7pm on......more
28th February 2009
Following the announcement of the winning films from the 2009 ShAFF Film Competition two different selections of these films will be screening at 7pm on......more
Gaz Parry & Alastair Lee Lectures Cancelled
27th February 2009
Unfortunately Gaz and Alastair's lectures have had to be cancelled. We are sorry about this.......more
27th February 2009
Unfortunately Gaz and Alastair's lectures have had to be cancelled. We are sorry about this.......more
Grade Debate Tickets Half Price
26th February 2009
Although ShAFF ticket sales are up overall, we've decided to drop the price of tickets to the Great British Grade Debate with the BMC to half price (that's......more
26th February 2009
Although ShAFF ticket sales are up overall, we've decided to drop the price of tickets to the Great British Grade Debate with the BMC to half price (that's......more
Advance Ticket Sales Are Up
24th February 2009
Ticket Sales are up on last year and with just under a week to go! Make sure you don't miss out and get yours now.TicketsShort Film Compilations (approx......more
24th February 2009
Ticket Sales are up on last year and with just under a week to go! Make sure you don't miss out and get yours now.TicketsShort Film Compilations (approx......more
ShAFF Press Launch
22nd February 2009
Last Thursday night saw the ShAFF Press Launch take place at the Showroom in Sheffield. 3 times world champion Ben Slinger was there with fellow Mountain......more
22nd February 2009
Last Thursday night saw the ShAFF Press Launch take place at the Showroom in Sheffield. 3 times world champion Ben Slinger was there with fellow Mountain......more
Films For Kids To Be Watched by 1,500!
10th February 2009
We've been working with aitchelle sports development to develop a ShAFF Youth Audience Programme in Sheffield and the Peak District. A selection of schools......more
10th February 2009
We've been working with aitchelle sports development to develop a ShAFF Youth Audience Programme in Sheffield and the Peak District. A selection of schools......more
ShAFF to be Screened on Rotherham Big Screen
9th February 2009
We're chuffed to learn that Alastair Lee's awesome trailer for ShAFF 2009 is to be screened on the BBC's big screen in Rotherham. Alastair, renowned for......more
9th February 2009
We're chuffed to learn that Alastair Lee's awesome trailer for ShAFF 2009 is to be screened on the BBC's big screen in Rotherham. Alastair, renowned for......more
Some Very Positive Feedback
2nd February 2009
We asked our sponsors, funders and partners recently why they support ShAFF and were delighted with the overwhelmingly positive response. Check out Micj......more
2nd February 2009
We asked our sponsors, funders and partners recently why they support ShAFF and were delighted with the overwhelmingly positive response. Check out Micj......more
Can't Make It To ShAFF? Check out Fort William Instead
2nd February 2009
If you can't make it to ShAFF this year then check out the Fort William Mountain Festival instead. It's another great line up of films, speakers and more,......more
2nd February 2009
If you can't make it to ShAFF this year then check out the Fort William Mountain Festival instead. It's another great line up of films, speakers and more,......more
ShAFF Feedback - Win Prizes
30th January 2009
If you have visited ShAFF in 2006, 2007 or 2008, or have any ideas for 2009 or future festivals please fill out a feedback form. Download a form, fill......more
30th January 2009
If you have visited ShAFF in 2006, 2007 or 2008, or have any ideas for 2009 or future festivals please fill out a feedback form. Download a form, fill......more
DVD's On Sale at ShAFF
27th January 2009
DVD and book distributor Cordee will team up with local retailer CragX at ShAFF to sell some of the films (at a discount) which will be screening at ShAFF.......more
27th January 2009
DVD and book distributor Cordee will team up with local retailer CragX at ShAFF to sell some of the films (at a discount) which will be screening at ShAFF.......more
Keith Sharples - ShAFF Photographer
22nd January 2009
We're pleased to appoint Keith Sharples as official photographer for ShAFF 2009. Keith is a local photographer and climber and photographed the Cliffhanger......more
22nd January 2009
We're pleased to appoint Keith Sharples as official photographer for ShAFF 2009. Keith is a local photographer and climber and photographed the Cliffhanger......more
ShAFF Programme Available For Download
19th January 2009
Youc an now download the 20 page programme for ShAFF as a PDF here. The programme was designed by Earth Design Studios.......more
19th January 2009
Youc an now download the 20 page programme for ShAFF as a PDF here. The programme was designed by Earth Design Studios.......more
Climbing Works Party
19th January 2009
The evening of Saturday 28th Feb is party time at ShAFF! Sam Cattell from the Streams will kick things off with an acoustic set in the bar at around 9pm.......more
19th January 2009
The evening of Saturday 28th Feb is party time at ShAFF! Sam Cattell from the Streams will kick things off with an acoustic set in the bar at around 9pm.......more
Orienteering Course
16th January 2009
If you come to ShAFF and want a break from the films then you'll be able to pick up a specially prepared map (course designed by Oli Johnson of South Yorkshire......more
16th January 2009
If you come to ShAFF and want a break from the films then you'll be able to pick up a specially prepared map (course designed by Oli Johnson of South Yorkshire......more
Get Involved: The Great British Grade Debate with the BMC
15th January 2009
The Great British Grade Debate with the BMC Where? Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, The Showroom, SheffieldWhen? 5pm Sunday 1st MarchWho? John Arran,......more
15th January 2009
The Great British Grade Debate with the BMC Where? Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, The Showroom, SheffieldWhen? 5pm Sunday 1st MarchWho? John Arran,......more
Trials Displays at ShAFF
14th January 2009
We're organising a series of gob-smacking Mountain Bike Trials Displays at ShAFF this year. Ben Slinger and Danny Butler will strut their stuff at:Thu......more
14th January 2009
We're organising a series of gob-smacking Mountain Bike Trials Displays at ShAFF this year. Ben Slinger and Danny Butler will strut their stuff at:Thu......more
ShAFF Trailer Launched
12th January 2009
Check out the 2009 ShAFF Trailer on the home page. This year we commissioned award winning film maker Alastair Lee to put the trailer together and we reckon......more
12th January 2009
Check out the 2009 ShAFF Trailer on the home page. This year we commissioned award winning film maker Alastair Lee to put the trailer together and we reckon......more
ShAFf 2009 Posters Available Online
9th January 2009
The 2009 ShAFF Posters, designed by Sheffield based Earth Design Studios are now available online. Please feel free to download copies for printing or......more
9th January 2009
The 2009 ShAFF Posters, designed by Sheffield based Earth Design Studios are now available online. Please feel free to download copies for printing or......more
Jerry Moffatt To Lecture At ShAFF
8th January 2009
We're delighted to announce that Jerry Moffatt will be at ShAFF to give a lecture in conjunction with a reading from his forthcoming book, due out at the......more
8th January 2009
We're delighted to announce that Jerry Moffatt will be at ShAFF to give a lecture in conjunction with a reading from his forthcoming book, due out at the......more
Films For Kids (of all ages)
7th January 2009
In 2007 we introduced a 'Films For Kids' programme to ShAFF. It was well attended and feedback was great. We did the same again in 2008, with feedback......more
7th January 2009
In 2007 we introduced a 'Films For Kids' programme to ShAFF. It was well attended and feedback was great. We did the same again in 2008, with feedback......more
Best Of YouTube Adventure Films #2
19th December 2008
Last year we showed a selection of the best YouTube adventure videos, as selected by UKClimbing users, at ShAFF. We'd like to do the same again so please......more
19th December 2008
Last year we showed a selection of the best YouTube adventure videos, as selected by UKClimbing users, at ShAFF. We'd like to do the same again so please......more
Brand New Photo Exhibition To Launch at ShAFF
18th December 2008
Photographer Ed Luke has created a unique portrait collection of Britain's best known climbers. The project has been over two years in the making and......more
18th December 2008
Photographer Ed Luke has created a unique portrait collection of Britain's best known climbers. The project has been over two years in the making and......more
Judges & Presenters Announced
16th December 2008
We're pleased to announce that Katherine Schirrmacher will join the presenting and judging team for ShAFF 2009.Katherine is an experienced coach, instructor......more
16th December 2008
We're pleased to announce that Katherine Schirrmacher will join the presenting and judging team for ShAFF 2009.Katherine is an experienced coach, instructor......more
Film Programme Uploaded
15th December 2008
We're pleased to announce that the film programme is virtually complete and has been uploaded to the site. Check out the YouTube trailers for some inspiration!The......more
15th December 2008
We're pleased to announce that the film programme is virtually complete and has been uploaded to the site. Check out the YouTube trailers for some inspiration!The......more
Ron Fawcett to be Interviewed by Ed Douglas at ShAFF
4th December 2008
We're incredibly excited to tell you that Ron Fawcett will be giving an exclusive interview at ShAFF with Ed Douglas, live on stage on the Saturday night.......more
4th December 2008
We're incredibly excited to tell you that Ron Fawcett will be giving an exclusive interview at ShAFF with Ed Douglas, live on stage on the Saturday night.......more
Yorkshire South Tourism Grant
4th December 2008
ShAFF has been awarded a grant from Yorkshire South Tourism for the second year in succession which has enabled us to take on The North Marketing Agency......more
4th December 2008
ShAFF has been awarded a grant from Yorkshire South Tourism for the second year in succession which has enabled us to take on The North Marketing Agency......more
ShAFF On The Edge - Back & Better
1st December 2008
Last year at ShAFF we introduced a fringe element to the event. During the week beforehand some films that hadn't made it into the main festival programme......more
1st December 2008
Last year at ShAFF we introduced a fringe element to the event. During the week beforehand some films that hadn't made it into the main festival programme......more
University Of Derby Sponsor Event
1st December 2008
We are very pleased to announce that the University Of Derby have agreed to sponsor ShAFF 2009. ......more
1st December 2008
We are very pleased to announce that the University Of Derby have agreed to sponsor ShAFF 2009. ......more
The Great British Grade Debate – supported by the BMC
14th November 2008
In light of the recent spate of super hard trad climbing ascents in the UK we've decided to hold a 'Question Time' style debate at ShAFF to discuss the......more
14th November 2008
In light of the recent spate of super hard trad climbing ascents in the UK we've decided to hold a 'Question Time' style debate at ShAFF to discuss the......more
Adele Pennington to talk at ShAFF
30th October 2008
Adele Pennington (42) is one of the UK's most experienced high altitude expedition leaders. Her 22-year mountaineering career reached a high in 2007-08,......more
30th October 2008
Adele Pennington (42) is one of the UK's most experienced high altitude expedition leaders. Her 22-year mountaineering career reached a high in 2007-08,......more
Film Submissions for ShAFF
28th April 2008
Choosing which films to show at a film festival is not a straightforward as it may sound. Sure there are perks such as getting to watch films before......more
28th April 2008
Choosing which films to show at a film festival is not a straightforward as it may sound. Sure there are perks such as getting to watch films before......more
Jagged Globe Sponsor Event
1st October 2007
We are very pleased to announce that Jagged Globe have agreed to sponsor ShAFF 2009. Jagged Globe run guided expeditions to the seven summits, winter climbing......more
1st October 2007
We are very pleased to announce that Jagged Globe have agreed to sponsor ShAFF 2009. Jagged Globe run guided expeditions to the seven summits, winter climbing......more










































