Awards





Best Film

Our Grand Prize






Best Activism Film

Best activism film


Best activism film gold laurel

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.

Best activism film silver laurel
Film poster

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.

Best activistm film brinze laurel
In this photo, a group of people of various ages sit closely around a campfire at night, illuminated by its warm glow. Dean is the most visibly lit by the fire’s light. The setting is outdoors under a large tarp, creating an intimate and communal atmosphere.

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






Best Bike Film

Sponsored by Flinn & Steel

Best Bike Film

Flinn & Steel company logo





Best Climbing Film

Sponsored by Petzl

Best Climb Film

Petzl logo





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.






Best Running Film

Best Running Film






Best Short Film

Best Short Film






Best Snow Film

Sponsored by Jagged Globe

Best Snow Film






Best Soundtrack

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






Best Spirit of Adventure Film

Sponsored by Komoot

Best Spirit Of Adventure Film






Best Wild Swim Film

Sponsored by Wild Moose

The Best Wild Swim Film

Bubble writing fo the words Wild Moose with a pair of antlers above for the first enlarged O. The slogan 'immerse in adventure' is below





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.






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.