Sheffield Film Festival is Showroom Cinema’s annual celebration of the city’s rich film heritage and the thriving film culture of Sheffield and the surrounding region. Showcasing the continuing contributions of Sheffield-based filmmakers, producers, programmers, archivists, academics and film experts, the festival also features collaborations with artists, community cinemas and creators across the Steel City.

Alongside local talent, Showroom Cinema celebrates its position as Sheffield’s home of exciting cinema for 30 years with special previews and Q&As for the best new films from around the world.

Sheffield Film Festival is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors and partners, including:

Triple Point Brewery, BFI, Yorkshire Film Archive, Sheffield DocFest, Hallam FC, Film Hub North, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Hallam University Special Collections, BBC Radio Sheffield, Celluloid Screams, Reel Cult, Kelham Island Film Club, Film Girls Galore, FFStival, Munro Films, MetFilm, Dogwoof, Lost Reels, Tull Stories, Annabel Grundy (2025 Bradford City of Culture), Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, Spirit of Independence Festival, National Videogame Museum, Independent Cinema Office, Matchbox Cine.

Sheffield Film Festival is sponsored by Triple Point Brewery.