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Sheffield Steps into the Spotlight

Posted 16 September 2021 by Rose Butler

In the past few weeks, Sheffield has been buzzing with anticipation for the release of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. And for good reason.

The Lost Leonardo: A Thrilling Inside Story

Posted 10 September 2021 by Rose Butler

Before it found its way to cinemas, the real-life story of the Salvator Mundi (Latin for “Saviour of the World”) unfolded like a high-stakes big-screen thriller.

Annette: More Than Just a Rock Opera

Posted 3 September 2021 by Rose Butler

Directed by Leos Carax in his English-language debut, Annette is the story of stand-up comedian Henry (Adam Driver) and opera-singer Ann (Marion Cotillard), and how their lives are changed when their first child is born.

The Nest: A Refreshing Alternative to Glossy 1980's Nostalgia

Posted 26 August 2021 by Rose Butler about The Nest.

The Nest, removes the rose-tinted glasses and examines the period's culture with a bold and dramatic cynicism.

Censor: a Vibrant Homage to 1980s 'nasties'

Posted 20 August 2021 by Rose Butler

In director Prano Bailey-Bond's bold and exciting feature film debut, Censor, Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses) plays Enid, a young woman struggling with unresolved family trauma from 20 years ago: the disappearance of her sister.

Weird and Wonderful: New Films Coming to Showroom

Posted 6 August 2021 by Mikaela Smith

Programme Manager Mikaela Smith highlights some of the weird and wonderful international films coming up in our programme.

Sundance comes to the Showroom

Posted 29 July 2021 by Mikaela Smith

For the first time ever, we've partnered with Sundance Film Festival to bring select preview screenings from their incredible Sundance London programme.

Limbo: The Art of Balancing Comedy and Tragedy

Posted 23 July 2021 by Mikaela Smith

Next week at the Showroom, we’ll be welcoming director Ben Sharrock for a Q&A session alongside a preview of his fantastic new feature film, Limbo.

Summer of Soul and the Value of Archive Film

Posted 16 July 2021 by Mikaela Smith

If you’re in need of some sunshine and spirit-lifting, there’s a documentary out this Friday with your name written all over it.

The Return of ShAFF

Posted 9 July 2021 by Anna Paxton

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival Co-Director Anna Paxton looks towards this year's festival and highlights some top picks.