Tickets On Sale For ShAFF 2023!

TICKETS ON SALE AS SHAFF TURNS 18!

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) is set to bring the wild outdoors into the heart of the city as tickets go on sale for ShAFF 2023. Now in it’s 18th year the annual festival takes place at the Showroom Cinema from 3-5 March.

SEE All the film sessions HERE

THE BEST NEW ADVENTURE FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

ShAFF is an international film festival receiving hundreds of submissions from filmmakers across the globe. With films from two minutes to feature length, this year’s sessions are carefully curated to challenge expectations and inspire any audience from hardcore climbers to armchair adventurers. Featuring trailblazers around the world, with cold water swimmers breaking the ice, women finding freedom through running in Afghanistan, and young Irish stowaways sneaking to New York, this year’s films include high adrenaline and big tricks, alongside quieter moments of contemplation and revelation.

GO BEYOND THE SCREEN WITH FREE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES AT THE OUTPOST

Join exhibitors and guest speakers at The Outpost for a whole programme of free festival events and activities. A series of talks around the campfire include pro climber Robbie Phillip’s Edge Of The World tour, ice miler Becca Harvey, and bikepackers All Points North. Always with a focus on sustainable adventuring, find out how to repair your outdoor kit, exchange unwanted gear at the kit swap and drop off old kit for upcycling. The Outpost will also feature artwork with film posters made by Sheffield Hallam Uni students, and a photography exhibition celebrating Sheffield, The Outdoor City.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION AT FILM SCREENINGS WITH PANEL DISCUSSIONS

ShAFF presents three screenings of selected short films followed by panel discussions, with the opportunity to explore issues raised in the films. Access All Areas looks at what we need to do to ensure that adventure films are made accessible to a wider audience, Working Together uncovers the power of local activism, and A Climate Of Optimism suggests ways passionate outdoor people can become effective climate advocates to achieve systemic solutions to climate change.

Festival co-director Matt Heason says: “There are some incredible stories out there about rescues, exploration and feats, and they’re for everyone no matter how adventurous you are. Trust me, come to ShAFF and I can recommend a session that you’ll find amazing - it might even change your life!”

Festival co-director Anna Paxton says: “As well as adventure films from around the world, ShAFF is a celebration of Sheffield and our outdoor communities. It’s a chance to come together and get inspired with two Made In Sheffield film sessions, guided night run, trail cleans and bike rides, right in the centre of the city.”

BROWSE the full ShAFF 2023 programme here: All Film Sessions. 

BOOK Tickets are on sale via the Showroom Cinema website from 10:00AM Fri 20 January with ticket links for each session and event on the ShAFF website.

Browse a PDF copy of the programme.