Talks & Events

A day-long series of talks, discussions, networking and games. Come and find out what the latest trends are in immersive and interactive storytelling, whether there is such a thing as a non-fiction metaverse, and what co-creation means when it comes to music.

BBC journalist, newsreader and presenter Clive Myrie joins us for an in depth interview into his career.

Acclaimed documentary film director, producer, writer and editor Brett Morgen joins us for a deep dive discussion into his expansive career.

Will Young joins us at Sheffield DocFest to discuss making the documentary, Will Young: Losing My Twin Rupert, and his hopes for the impact it can have in reducing the stigma surrounding addiction.

We are delighted to be joined by Katerina Cizek, Artistic Director, Research Scientist and Co-Founder Co-Creation Studio, who will give a keynote presentation outlining the practices and philosophies of co-creation, according to the studio’s manifesto.

Asif Kapadia will participate in a conversation with frequent collaborator, editor Chris King.

StoryTrails Executive Producer David Olusoga will launch this project at Sheffield DocFest before it begins a UK wide summer tour, and he will be joined by local StoryTrails creatives to preview the UK’s largest immersive storytelling project to date.

Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances this event has moved venue, and will now take place in Sheffield Town Hall, at the slightly later time of 4:30pm. 

Audiences are invited to watch this three-sided feminist football match illustrating the intersecting themes in Feminist Economics.

An extended discussion on the impact of war and the very real challenges both the Ukraine and the wider world currently face will follow the screening of two films.

Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances this event has moved venue, and will now take place in Sheffield Town Hall, at the slightly later time of 2:15pm. 

A screening of A Complaint of Rape in memoriam of documentary legend and dear friend, Roger Graef followed by tea and cake at the Curzon's Roof Terrace.