When a struggling filmmaker moves into an Airbnb, he discovers that an adorable tiny shell and his grandmother already live there. A soulful, intricately crafted adaptation of Dean Fleischer Camp and Jenny Slate's series of short films and books.

Looking to start over and leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown – to discover a horrifying evil has arrived. A powerful, brilliantly-executed story that subverts genres, from director Ryan Coogler.

When Man-su is made redundant after 25 years at a paper company, he takes drastic action to try and secure a new job: eliminating his fellow former colleagues. Park Chan-wook directs this masterful social commentary on the cut-throat job market.

A continuation of 28 Years Later, revealing a world in which the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival, but the inhumanity of survivors is. Director Nia DaCosta turns the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland on its head.

Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their son. From Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the story that inspired the creation of Hamlet. With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Set over a single day, two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father. They witness the city's magnitude, and their father's daily struggles, as political unrest during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis threatens their journey.

Tired of being alone, Dog builds himself a robot companion. Their friendship blossoms and they become inseparable in 1980s New York. A gorgeous, emotionally engaging animation about friendship, based on the graphic novel by Sara Varon.

Princess Saira, daughter to the flamboyant lesbian Queens of Planet Clitopolis, has 24 hours to save her bounty hunter ex Kiki. She finds herself on an "inter-gay-lactic" journey in this proudly queer coming-of-age story with a wild sense of humour.

A monthly meet up at Gut Level for those who identify as QTIBPOC (Queer Trans Intersex Black and People of Colour). With a film that disrupts colonial and straight narratives, or uplifts QTIBPOC stories. Plus bring-and-share food and space to chat.

Brazil, 1977. Tech expert Marcelo is on the run from mercenary killers in the hope of reuniting with his son and escaping the country. A gripping political thriller set against a backdrop of political turmoil and the resistant spirit of 70s Brazil.

An adaptation of Amélie Nothomb's autobiographical novel The Character of Rain, in an original animated style. A young girl discovers the wonders of nature and the emotion beneath the surface of her family's life as foreigners in post-war Japan.

A father and his young son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco, searching for daughter/sister Mar. An unconventional, tense and gripping experience in sight and sound, where the journey is more important than the destination.

Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Following Lidia's life from her earliest experiences, through a shifting flow of memories. A portrait of survival, sexuality and resilience, with a magnetic Imogen Poots.

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. With some of the best new adventure films from around the world plus a spotlight on locally-made films. Come back soon for details of ShAFF 2026.

The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Come back closer to the time for details of Celluloid Screams 2026.