Statement by Ed Cartledge (Managing Director and Principal Filmmaker). I take the health and safety of all of our crews, casts and contributors extremely seriously, as well as that of the wider community in which we operate. Since the UK lockdown began in late March, we have been considering what measures would need to
Written by Georgia Rayment/Production Intern. As a new production intern at Sort Of…films, I was given the task of researching new and interesting royalty free music websites to ensure that the company is as up to date as possible and able to offer the best value and quality for our clients. Both Ed (Sort
It’s inevitable that, as a Sheffield-based video production company, we will spend a fair bit of time representing the city we know and love on screen. As the main supplier of video content to The University of Sheffield, one of our roles is to ensure that prospective students know as much as possible about
Downsizing? Starting a business? Needing to get away from the home office set up? We have up to 3 desk spaces available in our large, well-ventilated, open plan space on probably the most beautiful road in Nether Edge which may well be the answer you seek. The rent also includes use of a kitchen
By Niki Hodson. When I started my internship at Sort Of…Films, I knew next to nothing about the film industry. It all seemed to happen as if by magic to me – I didn’t have a clue what went into producing a film or video. I assumed it involved what most people probably think
by Ed Cartledge, Filmmaker and Managing Director of Sort Of…Films. I’ve lived in Sheffield for over 20 years now and have been working as a full-time, professional filmmaker for around 16 of those. In that time, I’ve also been involved in a wide range of related ‘side projects’ including establishing (alongside Rob Speranza) The
Breaking into the media industry can be a frustrating and sometimes degrading goal. My hopes were that through applying for a structured, university-supported internship with a film production company would help me get my foot in the door and now I’ve reached the end of that programme, I’m happy to report that it has
Are you starting up a new small business or needing an additional desk space or two in one of the most serenely beautiful neighbourhoods in Sheffield? Perhaps you’re tired of working from home because of the number of distractions that can prevent focus. We currently have 3 desks available in our shared workspace in
We have a spare desk at £200 per calendar month including all bills. This also includes free wi-fi for low traffic individuals and the free use of 2 meeting spaces (pictured) as well as a kitchen and bathroom shared between 5 people. We’re based in a beautiful Victorian building in leafy Netheredge. We’re close
6 MONTH FULL TIME (40 hours) GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN SHEFFIELD VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY (PAID) We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and media-savvy graduate (any subject) with some experience in media/video production and a desire to advance their skillset over the course of a 6 month, full time internship at Sort Of…Films Ltd. The
by Ed Cartledge (Managing Director) Sort Of…Films are contacted on a daily basis by a wide range of students from a wide range of institutions. Sometimes, we’re contacted by an individual under their own initiative, perhaps seeking work experience or employment. It’s very rare that we’re able to help with this. We’re a small
As much as I love going to see mainstream releases on huge screens and despite the fact that I’ve seen countless outstanding films in these settings, there remain so many things that get me down about going to the multiplex. The parking, the mid-film texters, the noisy popcorn-eaters, the talkers, the advertising, the unhealthy
Sheffield Film Festivals: Many people talk about Sheffield as a ‘festival city’ and having a look at the annual summer calendar, it’s not difficult to see why. There are festivals for entrepreneurs (MADE), comedy (Last Laugh Comedy Festival), creative writing (Off The Shelf), metalwork (Galvanize), children (Sheffield Children’s Festival), thinking/being clever (Festival of the
The Analytics Journey SEAMS Ltd are a Sheffield-based company with a global reach in the fields of ‘Asset Investment Planning’ and ‘Asset Analytics’. They produce industry-leading software which helps organisations within asset-intensive industries (such as utilities companies) to analyse, interpret and predict asset performance. In fact, that paragraph was pretty ‘asset’ intensive. I’ll try
Sort Of…Films Ltd have a particular interest in green filming … environmental/green/sustainability issues and as such, we have committed to reducing our environmental impact in the office and on location in as many ways as possible. The Code of Best Practises for Sustainable Filmmaking is a good place to start if you want to
Seven Thoughts About Work Experience in Media / Film / Video We receive, on average, about 5-8 emails, phonecalls or (increasingly rarely) letters per week from (usually, but not always) young people who have become possessed by the idea of building a career in proximity to any kind of moving images. Despite the quantity
If you’re thinking about commissioning a short video for your organisation, whether it’s a small charity or business or a large international NGO or corporation, the best way to get started is by writing a brief for the production companies or agencies who are tendering for the work. In some cases, you may already