In Person Festival Programme

Fri
21 Mar
17:00
Two rescuers on Mount Washington
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Adventure Bites
21 Mar '25 5:00pm
Screen 5
An hour-long loop of eye-catching short adventure films representing a little bit of everything.
A white man swims in a lake with mountains behind
Wild Swim & Water Films 1
21 Mar '25 5:15pm
Screen 2
Reflecting the ways that water inspires, the first of two sessions showing the best new water-based adventure films from around the world.
A man walks the historic highline at Washington's Liberty Bell
Young Adventurers Films 1
21 Mar '25 5:30pm
Screen 1
Family Friendly films every generation of adventurers can enjoy together.
Miriam (Mim) and Roy on completion of the cycle tour in Queenstown at the side of a lake wearing t-shirts with all the babies' names on that the film is dedicated to
Bike Packing Films
21 Mar '25 5:30pm
Screen 3
Bike packing, gravel riding and adventure biking in all its forms; a session of the best new films celebrating a love of life on two wheels.
Film poster - plenty of stills available to provide upon request
Snow Films
21 Mar '25 7:00pm
Screen 1
Some of the best snow films from around the world
Joss Naylor sheering a sheep with film titles
Run Films
21 Mar '25 7:15pm
Screen 3
A session dedicated to the best new running films from around the world.
Soline Kentzel training on 'Samsara' sailboat
Climb Films 1
21 Mar '25 7:30pm
Screen 2
The first of 3 Climb Films sessions, this one screening a selection of the best new short climbing films from around the world.
Hélias Millerioux, Alex Marchesseau, Christophe Tricou, and Aurélien Lardy all lives in Chamonix. This cradle of world alpinism and expert skiing is their daily playground. They have all taken part in long and challenging high-altitude expeditions. They camped out on sheer cliffs, lost themselves on vast Himalayan glaciers, they have dug igloos to shelter from storms. The waiting, doubts, giving up, and success are experiences and emotions they know well and from which they have learned valuable lessons. They are also full of determination, strength, spirit, and good humor.
Mountain Films 1
21 Mar '25 9:15pm
Screen 1
A session of the best new mountain films, featuring high altitude adventures from around the world.
Under a cloudy sky, a plus-sized woman in a dark blue thermal and dark grey wading trousers stands with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a hat & midge net that obscures her face. By her feet, a bright red canoe laden with luggage fills the lower left of the image, going out of frame. Surrounding her, and the canoe, is thick heathery bog.
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Made In Sheffield 2025
21 Mar '25 9:30pm
Screen 2
Unique to ShAFF, this session screens a selection of the best new adventure films Made In Sheffield.
Adrenaline Session
21 Mar '25 9:30pm
Screen 3
The Adrenaline Session is always one of our most popular. Expect a rapid fire of action-packed shorts with a couple of longer, more thought provoking films.

Sat
22 Mar
10:00
Two rescuers on Mount Washington
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Adventure Bites
22 Mar '25 10:00am
Screen 5
An hour-long loop of eye-catching short adventure films representing a little bit of everything.
A mountain ridge covered in snow in various bright colours.
Young Adventurers Films 2
22 Mar '25 10:30am
Screen 2
A second session of Family Friendly films every generation of adventurers can enjoy.
A woman with dark hair has pinned herself between the climbing wall and a huge volume climbing hold, facing us as she goes up the chimney her tongue is poking out with effort!
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Made In Sheffield - Climb Films
22 Mar '25 10:45am
Screen 3
A new addition to ShAFF, a second selection of the best films Made In Sheffield this year specifically dedicated to Climb Films.
A south asian woman is hiking through dry, tall grass on a bright sunny day, cap on her head, smile on her face. The words "The Pennine Way" are in big letters. Along with "Step by step, side by side" - the slogan for the film. And "Fredi Chohan" - the name of the person in the film
Walk Films
22 Mar '25 11:00am
Screen 1
A selection of of the best walking and hiking films.
A snap shot of Elladj skating on wild ice.
Spirit of Adventure Films 1
22 Mar '25 12:15pm
Screen 2
Spirit of Adventure defines the essence of ShAFF.
Chris Hamper climbs local 6b "The Jewellery" Flekke, Norway.
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Climb Films 2
22 Mar '25 12:45pm
Screen 3
The second of 3 Climb Films sessions at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) 2025
Melanie, a white woman in a brighly patterned swimsuit glides under the surface of a lake, her arms stretched out front, legs gently kicking up bubbles behind. Leafy tendrils rise up from the bottom, surrounding her body, which is reflected on the underside of the lake above her.
Wild Swim & Water Films 2
22 Mar '25 1:00pm
Screen 1
For wild swimmers and outdoor plungers, the second of two sessions showing the best new water-based adventure films from around the world.
anchors sails image, skull and two crossed bones
Spirit of Adventure Films 2
22 Mar '25 2:30pm
Screen 2
Celebrating the Spirit of Adventure often found in surprising people or places.
Aerial view of spearfisherman in ocean preparing to dive
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Reconnection Films
22 Mar '25 3:00pm
Screen 1
A new selection for ShAFF, of films which reconnect with community, nature and natural systems.
Klaas approaching the Crux on route, Still Alive
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Climb Films 3
22 Mar '25 3:00pm
Screen 3
The 3rd of 3 Climb film sessions at the festival this year.
DIDI
Mountain Films 2
22 Mar '25 4:45pm
Screen 2
A selection of the best mountain films from around the world.
Rafting down the Colorado River
Kayak Films 1
22 Mar '25 5:00pm
Screen 1
One of two Kayak film sessions at this year's festival
The four female members of the Footsteps expedition team stand and wave on the side of a mountain. They are wearing expedition rucksacks and himalayan peaks can be seen in the background. Text 'Footsteps' is written across the image with the JHPVisuals, Rab, La Sportiva and Exped brand logos also visible.
Mountain Films 3
22 Mar '25 7:00pm
Screen 1
A selection of the best mountain films from around the world
Two runners lying on the ground in the Icelandic desert.
Made In Sheffield - Run Films
22 Mar '25 7:30pm
Screen 3
Kayaker Nouria Newman drops in a huge rapid on the Indus
Kayak Films 2 - Big Water Theory
22 Mar '25 8:45pm
Screen 1
One of two Kayak film sessions at this year's festival, this one celebrating all things Big Water!
Adrenaline Session
22 Mar '25 9:00pm
Screen 2
The Adrenaline Session is always one of our most popular. Expect a rapid fire of action-packed shorts with a couple of longer, more thought provoking films.
Poster image for the film Bluetits. Birds eye view of woman floating in the sea
Best Of ShAFF 2025 - Award Winners
22 Mar '25 9:30pm
Screen 3
The best of the fest - directors' choice of award winning films from ShAFF 2025

Sun
23 Mar
10:00
Two rescuers on Mount Washington
Adventure Activism icon
Adventure Bites
23 Mar '25 10:00am
Screen 5
An hour-long loop of eye-catching short adventure films representing a little bit of everything.
A man walks the historic highline at Washington's Liberty Bell
Young Adventurers Films 1
23 Mar '25 10:30am
Screen 1
Family Friendly films every generation of adventurers can enjoy together.
Under a cloudy sky, a plus-sized woman in a dark blue thermal and dark grey wading trousers stands with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a hat & midge net that obscures her face. By her feet, a bright red canoe laden with luggage fills the lower left of the image, going out of frame. Surrounding her, and the canoe, is thick heathery bog.
Premier badge
Made In Sheffield 2025
23 Mar '25 10:45am
Screen 2
Unique to ShAFF, this session screens a selection of the best new adventure films Made In Sheffield.
Klaas approaching the Crux on route, Still Alive
Adventure Activism icon
Climb Films 3
23 Mar '25 10:45am
Screen 3
The 3rd of 3 Climb film sessions at the festival this year.
A mountain ridge covered in snow in various bright colours.
Young Adventurers Films 2
23 Mar '25 11:45am
Screen 1
A second session of Family Friendly films every generation of adventurers can enjoy.
Hélias Millerioux, Alex Marchesseau, Christophe Tricou, and Aurélien Lardy all lives in Chamonix. This cradle of world alpinism and expert skiing is their daily playground. They have all taken part in long and challenging high-altitude expeditions. They camped out on sheer cliffs, lost themselves on vast Himalayan glaciers, they have dug igloos to shelter from storms. The waiting, doubts, giving up, and success are experiences and emotions they know well and from which they have learned valuable lessons. They are also full of determination, strength, spirit, and good humor.
Mountain Films 1
23 Mar '25 12:45pm
Screen 2
A session of the best new mountain films, featuring high altitude adventures from around the world.
A white man swims in a lake with mountains behind
Wild Swim & Water Films 1
23 Mar '25 1:00pm
Screen 3
Reflecting the ways that water inspires, the first of two sessions showing the best new water-based adventure films from around the world.
A snap shot of Elladj skating on wild ice.
Spirit of Adventure Films 1
23 Mar '25 1:15pm
Screen 1
Spirit of Adventure defines the essence of ShAFF.
Soline Kentzel training on 'Samsara' sailboat
Climb Films 1
23 Mar '25 3:00pm
Screen 2
The first of 3 Climb Films sessions, this one screening a selection of the best new short climbing films from around the world.
Mountain biker mid air riding through the woods.
Bike Films
23 Mar '25 3:15pm
Screen 1
The best of this year's bike films from around the world.
Melanie, a white woman in a brighly patterned swimsuit glides under the surface of a lake, her arms stretched out front, legs gently kicking up bubbles behind. Leafy tendrils rise up from the bottom, surrounding her body, which is reflected on the underside of the lake above her.
Wild Swim & Water Films 2
23 Mar '25 3:15pm
Screen 3
For wild swimmers and outdoor plungers, the second of two sessions showing the best new water-based adventure films from around the world.
DIDI
Mountain Films 2
23 Mar '25 5:00pm
Screen 2
A selection of the best mountain films from around the world.
anchors sails image, skull and two crossed bones
Spirit of Adventure Films 2
23 Mar '25 5:15pm
Screen 1
Celebrating the Spirit of Adventure often found in surprising people or places.
Miriam (Mim) and Roy on completion of the cycle tour in Queenstown at the side of a lake wearing t-shirts with all the babies' names on that the film is dedicated to
Bike Packing Films
23 Mar '25 5:30pm
Screen 3
Bike packing, gravel riding and adventure biking in all its forms; a session of the best new films celebrating a love of life on two wheels.
Joss Naylor sheering a sheep with film titles
Run Films
23 Mar '25 7:00pm
Screen 2
A session dedicated to the best new running films from around the world.
Poster image for the film Bluetits. Birds eye view of woman floating in the sea
Best Of ShAFF 2025 - Award Winners
23 Mar '25 7:30pm
Screen 4
The best of the fest - directors' choice of award winning films from ShAFF 2025
Poster image for the film Bluetits. Birds eye view of woman floating in the sea
Best Of ShAFF 2025 - Award Winners
23 Mar '25 8:00pm
Screen 1
The best of the fest - directors' choice of award winning films from ShAFF 2025
Chris Hamper climbs local 6b "The Jewellery" Flekke, Norway.
Adventure Activism icon
Climb Films 2
23 Mar '25 9:00pm
Screen 2
The second of 3 Climb Films sessions at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) 2025