For its 20th anniversary, the festival will be hosted at the Showroom Cinema, and will be holding a huge number of events this weekend.
The film festival has grown exponentially throughout the years, gaining popularity amongst film makers and anyone with a passion for sport of every kind.
Matt Heason, the festival’s Founder and Director, said: “People seem to really embrace the spirit of ShAFF, it’s a nice gathering of like-minded people.”
Each year Mr Heason and co-founder Frit Tam watch between 200-300 film submissions, which they narrow down to about 100.
These films are approximately 25 minutes long, and screened throughout the weekend and awards are provided to the best films, such as ‘Best film made in Sheffield.’
Mr Heason said: “We have helped quite a few film makers over the years get started on their film careers.”
They have a range of different screenings, from adrenaline films to more family friendly films, encouraging everyone to come and be involved.
He started the festival by initially running independent film nights at the cinema which were ‘really successful,’ which led him to the idea of the weekend-long festival.
He said: “I think on Sunday night when I’m standing there after the best of ShAFF screening, which we always finish with, I’m sure it will be quite emotional.”
The festival will hold a number of events aside from the screenings which anyone can attend, with sponsors such as Alpkit, Rab and The Woodland Trust also holding their own exhibitions.
How much will it cost and where do I buy tickets?
Its host, the Showroom Cinema, is one of the largest independent cinema’s in the UK.
Ticketed screenings to adventure film pieces can be purchased for as little as £10 a ticket from the ShAFF website: Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2026. The films are published online after the screenings where they can also be watched for free.
What are some of the events?
There are a large number of free events alongside the ticketed ones, ensuring that everyone can get involved. These include: orienteering, a sauna, photo exhibitions, ski slope, live music and a big party on Saturday night to celebrate the twentieth anniversary.