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
As a well-known video production agency, we are often approached by people offering music services. Also, clients often ask us where we find and how we make use of music. For this reason, we have decided to provide some thoughts on the importance of music in the films we make, how we source and
Today, Sort Of…Films purchased shares in a local social enterprise called Sheffield Renewables. They are dedicated to developing and supporting renewable energy schemes across Sheffield and you can find out exactly who they are and what they do here – www.sheffieldrenewables.org.uk. This is just one small step amongst many that we’re taking on our
When asked what I do for a living, I rarely know exactly what to say. My answer often depends on who’s asking and the confusion or judgement I anticipate. It varies between ‘filmmaker‘, ‘self-shooting director’, ‘camera person’, ‘videographer’, ‘video producer’, and the more cryptic ‘I run my own business’. It’s hard to articulate the
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
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
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
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