Best Film

Our Grand Prize - our judges' top choice from this year's Official Selection. Won by Felt Soul Media for Damnation in 2015.

Operation Moffatt

Operation Moffat takes inspiration and wit from the colourful climbing life of Britain's first female mountain guide, Gwen Moffat. Grappling with her preference for mountains over people, adventure over security, wilderness over tick lists, writer Claire Carter and filmmaker Jen Randall climb, run, scramble and swim their way through some of Gwen's most cherished British landscapes. Including candid interviews with 91 year old Gwen, a fresh take on landscape photography, previously unseen archive materials and unashamedly real action sequences, the film captures Gwen's infectious excitement for a life constantly seeking something strange or beautiful around the next bend.

A Line Across The Sky

The Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and 13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun? Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring -- and at times hilarious -- quest that earned the Piolet d’Or award.

Unbranded

Four young would-be cowboys travel with sixteen wild horses from the Mexican to Canadian borders in Phillip Baribeau's documentary. This is a festival cut of the multi award winning documentary.

Best Artistic Film

Won in 2015 by Kitchen Sink Film's fishing short Vermillion.

Denali

There's no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they've supported you through your darkest times.

Ocean Gravity

Ocean Gravity is a short film that rewrites the rules of the underwater world. Quadruple world record breaking freediver Guillaume Nery takes us into the world of weightlessness. Like in space, there’s no up or down or right way round. The ocean becomes the cosmos, man a satellite and the sea floor an unknown planet. Filmed without using special effects.

Eden

In the early 1970s the border city of Carlisle became an unlikely epicentre for hard traditional climbing and a scene developed that rivalled any in the UK. The atmosphere was competitive, a new E-grading system was born and new milestones were set. Eden is set around a little known crag close to Carlisle called Armathwaite, it was a meeting place and training venue for the Penrith and Carlisle teams, who were looking to make their mark on the British crags. The film features Pete Whillance, Pete Botteril, Charlie Woodburn and Pete Gunn and is a tribute to a much loved character who changed the face of British climbing, Jeff Lamb.

Best Climbing Film

Won by Posing Production's 'Stone Free' in 2015.

Operation Moffatt

Operation Moffat takes inspiration and wit from the colourful climbing life of Britain's first female mountain guide, Gwen Moffat. Grappling with her preference for mountains over people, adventure over security, wilderness over tick lists, writer Claire Carter and filmmaker Jen Randall climb, run, scramble and swim their way through some of Gwen's most cherished British landscapes. Including candid interviews with 91 year old Gwen, a fresh take on landscape photography, previously unseen archive materials and unashamedly real action sequences, the film captures Gwen's infectious excitement for a life constantly seeking something strange or beautiful around the next bend.

A Line Across The Sky

The Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and 13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun? Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring -- and at times hilarious -- quest that earned the Piolet d’Or award.

Copa - Eric Jones ac Ioan Doyle

78 year old legendary Welsh climber Eric Jones is joined on a trip to Patagonia by Ioan Doyle to revisit and relive past triumphs and squeeze in a few new adventures. Copa packs in tea on the 'South Col', Welsh speaking gauchos, life saving fifi hooks, solo epics on the Eiger, a love of cats, BASE jumping off waterfalls and a near 1,000ft rock tower in the Patagonian desert. An eclectic mix of melancholy and humour laced with an unwavering spirit of adventure.

Best Made in Sheffield Film

First awarded in 2015 to reflect the increasing quality and quantity of films being made in and around Sheffield and/or featuring local athletes.

Red Run | Sheffield's abandoned ski village

Sheffield Ski Village closed in April 2012. We took two skiers and one boarder back to the charred remains of the dry ski slope where they learned to ski.

Onboard

Shot on location in Sheffield's newest skate park, a group of local athletes skate, BMX and freerun superbly.

Operation Moffatt

Operation Moffat takes inspiration and wit from the colourful climbing life of Britain's first female mountain guide, Gwen Moffat. Grappling with her preference for mountains over people, adventure over security, wilderness over tick lists, writer Claire Carter and filmmaker Jen Randall climb, run, scramble and swim their way through some of Gwen's most cherished British landscapes. Including candid interviews with 91 year old Gwen, a fresh take on landscape photography, previously unseen archive materials and unashamedly real action sequences, the film captures Gwen's infectious excitement for a life constantly seeking something strange or beautiful around the next bend.

Best Road Cycling Film

First awarded in 2015 to reflect the increasing number of films dedicated to road cycling as opposed to the more traditional adventure sports films about mountain and trials biking.

Up Up Up

Hill climbing is a niche within a niche. It was one of the original tests of a cyclists skill, the proving ground before time-trials and road races. Now somewhat forgotten, a hardcore band of thin-limbed riders spend their Autumn sacrificing beer and cake for a shot at amateur bike racing glory.

The Rapha Continental: Assynt

Assynt is a film telling the story of the inaugural UK Rapha Continental ride in north-west Scotland, one of the most sparsely populated places in Western Europe. Spectacular scenery, rolling roads, hardly any cars. Cycling heaven if you can cope with the cold.

The Peak District

Sheffield filmmaker Brendon Tyree shot this visual rebrand video out in the Peak District for Hathersage based titanium bike builders, Colina Bikes.

Best Running Film

Won in 2015 by The Barkley Marathon - The Race That Eats Its Young.

3022ft

The second oldest trail race in America, Mt. Marathon originated in Seward, Alaska as a bar bet in 1907 and remained a secret to Alaskan runners for most of its history. Recently, top athletes from across the state and country have consistently drawn 40,000 spectators for the annual 4th of July contest and firmly cemented Mt. Marathon as the crown jewel of Alaskan mountain running.

Of Fells & Hills

American writer, photographer and trail runner Rickey Gates is joined by British runners Ricky Lightfoot and Tom Owens on a historical tour of fell running to discover the culture and talk to the legends of this ancient sport.

Bob Graham Round

In April 2015 Nicky Spinks set out to beat her own women's record of 18 hours 12 minutes for the Bob Graham Round, the legendary Lake District fell running endurance challenge. This film follows the highs and lows of her record attempt. London born farmer, record-breaking fell runner and cancer survivor Nicky Spinks moved to a farm in Glossop in her childhood and has loved the Peak District and surrounding moors ever since. Nicky took up competitive running in 2001.

Best Short Film

Won last year by Jack (House Blend Media) about a 93 year old living alone in his dream house in the woods.

Red Run | Sheffield's abandoned ski village

Sheffield Ski Village closed in April 2012. We took two skiers and one boarder back to the charred remains of the dry ski slope where they learned to ski.

Dying Light Parkour POV

Inspired by action survival game, Dying Light, this real-life parkour video puts you in the POV of a runner and takes you on a frantic escape from zombies through the rooftops of Cambridge.

Pipe Dream

Robbie “Maddo” Maddison makes history riding his dirt bike on the powerful and iconic waves of Tahiti. For nearly two years Robbie has been focused on making surfing on his motorbike a reality. His efforts paid off in Tahiti, where he rode the world famous waves at Teahupoo and Papara.

Best Ski & Board Film

Won in 2015 by Vasu Sojitra - Out On A Limb from T-bar films

Degrees North

Xavier de la Rue rides the world’s gnarliest terrain. In Degrees North, the bar is once again raised. Xavier and Samuel Anthamatten use paramotors to access and ride incredible lines, never before ridden in the remote Atomfjiella region of Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between continental Norway and the North Pole.

Apogee

On September 29th 2014, Bjarne Salén lost his two best friends, top pro skiers JP Auclair and Andreas Fransson, in an avalanche on Monte San Lorenzo near the border of Chile and Argentina. A year on from the accident, he has created this film as a memorial to his friends using footage from their last years together skiing, working and having amazing adventures. Apogée (which means the highest point in something’s development) was a project conceived by Andreas and JP. Their idea was to travel to magnificent destinations and create beautiful ski movies to inspire others. Support their funds: andreasfransson.se and auclairfund.org

Red Run | Sheffield's abandoned ski village

Sheffield Ski Village closed in April 2012. We took two skiers and one boarder back to the charred remains of the dry ski slope where they learned to ski.

Best Soundtrack

A new award created in 2015, judged by Sheffield DJ and producer Paul Hodgson, aka Grievous Angel.

Eden

In the early 1970s the border city of Carlisle became an unlikely epicentre for hard traditional climbing and a scene developed that rivalled any in the UK. The atmosphere was competitive, a new E-grading system was born and new milestones were set. Eden is set around a little known crag close to Carlisle called Armathwaite, it was a meeting place and training venue for the Penrith and Carlisle teams, who were looking to make their mark on the British crags. The film features Pete Whillance, Pete Botteril, Charlie Woodburn and Pete Gunn and is a tribute to a much loved character who changed the face of British climbing, Jeff Lamb.

High and Mighty

High ball bouldering -- where a fall could lead to serious injury -- is not for the faint of heart. Add to the equation a level of difficulty at climbing’s cutting edge, and things can get downright out of control. Follow Daniel Woods’ epic battle to conquer fear and climb the high ball test-piece The Process.

Movement of Tree

Free running is normally an urban sport. In this follow-up to last year’s ‘Movement of Three’, a troop of female parkour runners take to the trees.

Best Women In Adventure Film

Created in 2015 to reflect our drive to encourage more female producers, directors and featured athletes on the big screen.

Operation Moffatt

Operation Moffat takes inspiration and wit from the colourful climbing life of Britain's first female mountain guide, Gwen Moffat. Grappling with her preference for mountains over people, adventure over security, wilderness over tick lists, writer Claire Carter and filmmaker Jen Randall climb, run, scramble and swim their way through some of Gwen's most cherished British landscapes. Including candid interviews with 91 year old Gwen, a fresh take on landscape photography, previously unseen archive materials and unashamedly real action sequences, the film captures Gwen's infectious excitement for a life constantly seeking something strange or beautiful around the next bend.

Kayaking the Aleutians

No-one has succeeded in kayaking the length of the remote and stormy Aleutian Islands which stretch from Russia to Alaska. Explorers Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen set out to paddle 2,500km along the archipelago to the nearest road confronting more than 20 long crossings which separate the tiny unpopulated islands. Sarah faces an even more formidable challenge as this is part of her round-the-world human powered journey and she has limited kayaking experience. Alone for 101 days in one of the windiest, roughest places on earth, these two women are swept away from land by unknown currents, pounded by rough seas and approached by bears. Experiencing an edge-of-your-seat journey, they gain a rare insight into themselves, the rich wildlife and the lives of the few people who live in this harsh yet beautiful landscape.

A Mountain Journal - Nicky Spinks

Beef farmer Nicky currently holds the women’s record for the four toughest fell running challenges in the UK - The Bob Graham Round, The Ramsay Round, The Paddy Buckley and the Lake District Record, completing 64 Peaks in 23 hours and 15 minutes. Ten years on from a mastectomy for breast cancer she talks about how she hopes to inspire other cancer patients to have hope for the future.

Boulder Creek Best Adrenaline Film

Sponsored by Boulder Creek International

Won in 2015 by El Sendero Luminoso (Camp4Collective) about Alex Honnold's breathtaking free solo climb.

Dying Light Parkour POV

Inspired by action survival game, Dying Light, this real-life parkour video puts you in the POV of a runner and takes you on a frantic escape from zombies through the rooftops of Cambridge.

Pipe Dream

Robbie “Maddo” Maddison makes history riding his dirt bike on the powerful and iconic waves of Tahiti. For nearly two years Robbie has been focused on making surfing on his motorbike a reality. His efforts paid off in Tahiti, where he rode the world famous waves at Teahupoo and Papara.

Red Run | Sheffield's abandoned ski village

Sheffield Ski Village closed in April 2012. We took two skiers and one boarder back to the charred remains of the dry ski slope where they learned to ski.

People's Choice Award

Launched at ShAFF 2015, powered by vot.io, our interactive, live voting system allows the audience to have their say on which films they loved the most.

Sherpa

SHERPA, tells the harrowing story of how Mount Everest’s Sherpa community united in grief and anger to reclaim the mountain following the deadly avalanche that struck on April 18, 2014, killing 16 of their members. Through the voices of the guides themselves, their families, and the climbers who were preparing to summit when the disaster struck, SHERPA chronicles a historic moment of tragedy and resistance in which the Sherpas and their families consider the future of Everest climbing and whether anything could justify the dangers they face.

A Line Across The Sky

The Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and 13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun? Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring -- and at times hilarious -- quest that earned the Piolet d’Or award.

Kayaking the Aleutians

No-one has succeeded in kayaking the length of the remote and stormy Aleutian Islands which stretch from Russia to Alaska. Explorers Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen set out to paddle 2,500km along the archipelago to the nearest road confronting more than 20 long crossings which separate the tiny unpopulated islands. Sarah faces an even more formidable challenge as this is part of her round-the-world human powered journey and she has limited kayaking experience. Alone for 101 days in one of the windiest, roughest places on earth, these two women are swept away from land by unknown currents, pounded by rough seas and approached by bears. Experiencing an edge-of-your-seat journey, they gain a rare insight into themselves, the rich wildlife and the lives of the few people who live in this harsh yet beautiful landscape.

Rab Ben Winston Best Spirit of Adventure Film

Won in 2015 by In The Frame from Land and Sky Media.

Kayaking the Aleutians

No-one has succeeded in kayaking the length of the remote and stormy Aleutian Islands which stretch from Russia to Alaska. Explorers Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen set out to paddle 2,500km along the archipelago to the nearest road confronting more than 20 long crossings which separate the tiny unpopulated islands. Sarah faces an even more formidable challenge as this is part of her round-the-world human powered journey and she has limited kayaking experience. Alone for 101 days in one of the windiest, roughest places on earth, these two women are swept away from land by unknown currents, pounded by rough seas and approached by bears. Experiencing an edge-of-your-seat journey, they gain a rare insight into themselves, the rich wildlife and the lives of the few people who live in this harsh yet beautiful landscape.

The Rocky Mountains Traverse

When Will Gadd and Gavin McGlurg decided they wanted to define a bold new style in paragliding, they could not have picked a more vegetated, convoluted and downright burly route to test their concept. With one simple rule of only being able to make forward progress in the air, they set off on a 700-kilometer traverse of the Canadian Rockies. In terrain where bears outnumber people, roads are non-existent and flying conditions push them to their limits, they break all the typical rules of paragliding in an attempt at the longest pure paragliding flight ever.

A Line Across The Sky

The Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and 13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun? Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring -- and at times hilarious -- quest that earned the Piolet d’Or award.

Steve Peat Best Biking Film

Won in 2015 by Cut Media's Danny MacAskill - The Ridge.

Conor Macfarlane: Whistler Fall Time Riding

Join Conor Macfarlane as he samples the best of what Whistler has to offer during the fall time, spending the morning riding his trail bike on Blackcomb Mountain followed by an afternoon of creative lines in the Whistler Bike Park. Shot by Tom Ivor Richards//Furnival Media

Reach For The Sky

Reach For The Sky” takes a dramatic behind-the-scenes look into Cam Zink’s life, with the story bookended by 2013 and 2014 Red Bull Rampage campaigns in Virgin, Utah. Plus, features a one-of-a-kind portrayal of his world-record- breaking 100-foot backflip attempt at Mammoth Mountain—showcasing 100% never-before-seen footage. The movie explores the fascinating life story of one of the sport’s most beloved and diverse athletes, but also delves into the multi-layered psychological elements of physical punishment and self-doubt, to uncover why Zink perseveres through the adversity—even when all odds are against him.

unReal

UnREAL takes you to a place beyond the real world. Forget the 9 to 5 desk job, sit back and watch the world’s best mountain bikers ride with horses; witness Tom Van Steenbergen make the biggest front flip in MTB history; not to mention riding snow and ice; hitting record speeds on downhill drift tracks and a dramatic night shoot.