12/05/2026
Introducing: The Viewfinder!! 🎥🎬
A new series from ShAFF that goes behind-the-scenes with local filmmakers and adventurers, providing an intimate look at their processes, journeys, experiences and, yeah of course, some nerdy film kit chat.
ShAFF is all about celebrating and amplifying local adventure and outdoor films. While our festival is a fantastic platform for showcasing these finished stories, we realised we could do even more to highlight the talent and dedication happening all year-round.
We’ll be taking a look at filmmaking journeys from start to finish, including the highs and lows, the expected and unexpected moments.
To kick things off, we’re thrilled to share an interview with Sheffield filmmaker , whose two films – The Art of Bea-ing and Running To The Start – were screened at this year’s festival. In this article, Jamie shares his experience filming .ben on his audacious challenge of bagging all 95 Peak District Ethels involving 500km of walking and 14,000m of climbing, all in barefoot sandals!
Check it out via the link in our bio and whilst you’re at it, please take a moment to visit Ben’s fundraising page as he continues to beat his original total to raise money for and 🤘
Huge thank you also to .sc for being a great photography buddy on the shoot and capturing the photo of our very own with Jamie 🙏
