Awards
Best Film
Our Grand Prize


Wild Days
4 friends from Savoie have a crazy idea: 50 days of self-sufficiency in Alaska's Denali massif. "Wild days" takes us on a journey at the pace of a logbook in a quest where friendships are created and tested by commitment, where time drifts, and spirits wanders off.


King Of The Fells
This documentary explores the epic feat of sheep farmer Joss Naylor and rally driver Frank Davies, who on June 8th, 1971 set the record for the iconic Three Peaks Challenge which still stands today.


Andrea
Nina Caprez, climbing icon, sets off with her family on the most thrilling adventure of her career.
Best Activism Film
Best activism film


4DWN
4DWN tells the unconventional, and deeply personal story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone that walks through the gate. The 4DWN skatepark is a resilience hub rooted in skate culture tackling head on the challenges of food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s poorest communities.


Planetwalker
In 1971, John Francis embarked on a journey that would redefine environmental activism after witnessing the 1971 oil spill in San Francisco Bay. He took a 17-year vow of silence, renounced motorized transportation and began walking across the United States, seeking a deeper understanding of humanity’s relationship with the Earth. This transformative experience led him to become the “Planetwalker,” inspiring generations to reflect on their role in environmental stewardship and fostering a connection between the conservation movement and communities of color. ‘Planetwalker’ focuses on the period of John's life from the oil spill through his meandering 20- year journey across the states where he resumes speaking to work on oil spill legislation with the US Coast Guard. During this time, it seemed like the whole world, every creed and color, saw John pass by and interacted with him if only fleetingly. By tracking some of these characters down, we explore the weblike and sometimes deeply personal consequences of John’s decades of pilgrimage.


Ngarridurndeng Kured / We Going Home Now
Ngarridurndeng Kured (We Going Home Now) tells the powerful story of the Bininj Nawarddeken people’s deep connection to Kuwarddewardde, the rock country of Arnhem Land. For generations, they used fire as a tool to protect the land, but colonial disruption severed this bond, leading to devastating wildfires. Led by Dean Yibarbuk, the film follows the return of Indigenous fire rangers who, blending ancient wisdom with modern science, restore balance to the land and revitalize the Bininj Nawarddeken’s stewardship of their ancestral homelands.
Best Artistic Film
Best Artistic Film


4DWN
4DWN tells the unconventional, and deeply personal story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone that walks through the gate. The 4DWN skatepark is a resilience hub rooted in skate culture tackling head on the challenges of food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s poorest communities.


The Smoke That Thunders
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to get to them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.


Ellajd
Breaking free from the mold, Elladj Baldé confronts the challenges of conformity in figure skating. Witness his courageous journey to authenticity.


The Present
"The Present" (2023) follows Dimitri Poffé, a 34-year-old Frenchman cycling 18,000 km from Mexico City to Ushuaia after testing positive for Huntington's disease, the same illness that claimed his father and now affects his sister. With symptoms expected between ages 35 and 40, Dimitri embarks on this journey to raise awareness and inspire hope.


Bikepacking Iceland
A winter crossing of Iceland by bike. Testing the limits of what can be done on a bike. Awe inspiring.


Flow
Flow features The Trailrippers - Nathan and Ruben de Vaux - two mountain biking brothers from the Dyfi Valley in Mid Wales who are already making their mark on the British MTB scene.


The Parkinson Project
This documentary follows climber and teacher, Chris Hamper, as he navigates his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.


Andrea
Nina Caprez, climbing icon, sets off with her family on the most thrilling adventure of her career.


Adra
Local climbers Zoe Wood and Lewis Perrin Williams take us on a nostalgic journey, exploring how Llanberis has impacted the lives of those who have lived, worked, and played in this beautiful corner of Cymru over the last century. Featuring interviews and archives from some of the most prolific and colourful characters of UK climbing, Adra gently gifts us a sense of home, community, and belonging, and how the mountains of Cymru have conjured up the spirit of ‘hiraeth.’
Best Made in Sheffield Film
Sponsored by Buffalo Systems
First awarded in 2015 to reflect the increasing quality and quantity of films being made in and around Sheffield and/or featuring local athletes.


The Great Norse Run


Footsteps
Following in the footsteps of the first all-female mountaineering expedition to the Himalayas in 1955, Footsteps follows a team of Scottish women exploring what success in the mountains looks like, both environmentally, morally, culturally, and personally.


Plunge
Katie Wotton’s incredible journey to regain control of her life through reconnecting to nature and the sea.
Best Running Film
Best Running Film


King Of The Fells
This documentary explores the epic feat of sheep farmer Joss Naylor and rally driver Frank Davies, who on June 8th, 1971 set the record for the iconic Three Peaks Challenge which still stands today.


Into the (Un)known


The Great Norse Run
Best Short Film
Best Short Film


The Smoke That Thunders
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to get to them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.


Plunge
Katie Wotton’s incredible journey to regain control of her life through reconnecting to nature and the sea.


Momo
Floating, flying, defying - Momo’s journey from dreaming to soaring.


The Draconians
Why do we make films? Skiers, Sam Favret & Nikolaï Schirmer team up in Norway to find the best mountain lines on a ski touring trip.


The Magic of Freedom
Join five paragliding pilots as they venture into Pakistan's Karakoram mountains. By using their paragliders and the almost mystical uplifts found in the air, they're able to ski and climb in some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes.
In the skies, they find an unparalleled sense of freedom - and along the way meet local pilots, who are equally excited to experience the magic of the air above.
Pushing higher than ever before, the pilots find themselves on the edge of their limits.


Wild Days
4 friends from Savoie have a crazy idea: 50 days of self-sufficiency in Alaska's Denali massif. "Wild days" takes us on a journey at the pace of a logbook in a quest where friendships are created and tested by commitment, where time drifts, and spirits wanders off.
Best Soundtrack
An award created in 2015, judged by Sheffield DJ and producer Paul Hodgson, aka Grievous Angel.


In The Name of Ice
There are few glaciers left in Colombia, and they are going extinct. When only a handful of scientists and isolated indigenous peoples who revere the glaciers seem to care, Marcela devotes herself body and soul to mobilises her country for the protection of the high mountains.


4DWN
4DWN tells the unconventional, and deeply personal story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone that walks through the gate. The 4DWN skatepark is a resilience hub rooted in skate culture tackling head on the challenges of food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s poorest communities.


The Smoke That Thunders
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to get to them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.


The Magic of Freedom
Join five paragliding pilots as they venture into Pakistan's Karakoram mountains. By using their paragliders and the almost mystical uplifts found in the air, they're able to ski and climb in some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes.
In the skies, they find an unparalleled sense of freedom - and along the way meet local pilots, who are equally excited to experience the magic of the air above.
Pushing higher than ever before, the pilots find themselves on the edge of their limits.


Wild Days
4 friends from Savoie have a crazy idea: 50 days of self-sufficiency in Alaska's Denali massif. "Wild days" takes us on a journey at the pace of a logbook in a quest where friendships are created and tested by commitment, where time drifts, and spirits wanders off.


Still Alive
Doctors gave him until age twenty-five to live and now 10 years after his expiration date, he is still climbing. Klaas Willems is a Rock Climber who, due to his Cystic Fibrosis, has dedicated his life to climbing in clean air. He has bolted hundreds of routes in non-polluted areas like Sardinia, Italy and found great success and peace in the process. His journey takes on a new dimension when he is also diagnosed with cancer.


Untethered
Melanie Barratt, a gold-medal winning blind Paralympian, swims tethered to an elastic bungee in a small pool on her own, but she’s desperate to try open-water swimming. By asking for help, she not only finds community and an increasing pride in her identity as a disabled woman, but enters the record books by becoming the first blind woman to swim the English Channel.


Plunge
Katie Wotton’s incredible journey to regain control of her life through reconnecting to nature and the sea.


Atmen (Breathe)
An atmospheric journey through the cold dark winter days.
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.


Footsteps
Following in the footsteps of the first all-female mountaineering expedition to the Himalayas in 1955, Footsteps follows a team of Scottish women exploring what success in the mountains looks like, both environmentally, morally, culturally, and personally.


Didi
Four-time freeride world champion Marion Haerty is setting out to conquer her first 6,000m in Nepal. She surrounds herself with a team of female Nepalese guides and porters who accompany her in her challenge and in her quest for a new definition of success.


Here, Hold My Kid
Two professional skiers, two new mothers, one sponsorship. A quirky, documentary style film capturing the highs and lows of two women determined to succeed with side-splitting, hilarious moments.
Judges Special Mention
Every year at ShAFF the judges meet to decide on the top three films in each of our prize categories, but invariably there are a handful of films that come up time and time again in discussion, but don't make it onto the podium. These are those films.


Jamie
Jamie Logan – a pioneering alpinist, has climbed some of the most dangerous climbs in the world, but nothing felt as life-threatening as admitting that, at age 69, she wanted to begin living as a woman. This short film demonstrates that love and trust can be the ultimate act of rebellion.


Finding Freedom - Stories from Refugees Rock
At Climbing Hangar centres across Britain, refugees can climb for free at a dedicated monthly session. It is a space to learn new skills, find freedom in movement and build a climbing family.


Lenny's Legacy
The Lenny’s legacy film is a story of adventure, love, determination and hope. It follows bereaved parents, Roy and Mim as they cycle the length of New Zealand in honour of their two sons Lenny and Bhai who tragically died as babies.