Sheffield
Independent Film
5 Brown Street
Sheffield
S1 2BS
Tel: 0114 272 0304
| Mission Statement |
Sheffield Independent Film aims to enhance the quality of life for its members and users through the provision of high quality film and video equipment, the redistribution of grant aid and the development of opportunity and equality in matters relating to film and video in the city and region. We will achieve this by increasing employment opportunities and by increasing the overall productive capacity of the city and region.
| Who Are We? |
Sheffield Independent Film is a film and video support agency with its members and users at heart. We try to offer more than just facilities. Where we can offer help, be it technical, financial, or just pointing people in the right direction. We endeavor to be all things to all people; our management structure is set up to facilitate this. SIF is a non-racist, non-sexist organisation which aims to offer Equal Opportunities for everyone in the film and television industry.
The members at the Annual General Meeting elect a Board of Directors. The board works in conjunction with an executive Managing Director and a committed staff of six people.
| SIF Staff |
Colin Pons, Managing Director; Gloria Ward, General Manager; Beverley Cosgrove, Administrator; Daren Eagles, Technical Coordinator; Paul Inott, Technical Support; Debbie Ballin, Training Coordinator – The Skill; Suzanne Alizart, Training Coordinator – Media Opportunities Base (MOB)
| SIF Services |
SIF offers a wide variety of services to the local film, video and multimedia industry including:
Equipment Hire
SIF offers a wide range
of equipment and facilities for film and video production. Whether you are shooting
on Beta SP, Mini DV or Super 16 we have complete solutions available at competitive
rates including studio space and post- production.
Production
Subsidies
Members have the opportunity to apply for a SIF
production subsidy for all their projects. Substantial discounts on equipment
rental and in some cases technician time can be available. To apply simply obtain
a production subsidy application form from the SIF office and return it completed
before you hire the equipment.
Training
SIF is currently offering a series of unique part-time training
courses in film and TV production, providing the opportunity for you to develop
a career in movie-making. For more details go to SIF
Training now.
Information and Events
Members receive a quarterly newsletter which details any SIF news, awards and
activities taking place in the near future and are kept up-to-date on events,
seminars, advice sessions throughout the region, including YMPA activity. We
also hold regular screenings of members’ films and videos, offering the chance
to socialise with other members with open and positive discussions on members'
work.
Production Offices
We
offer long term relocation and short term production office space in both Brown
Street and The Workstation. Rent-a -Desk facilities are available in Brown Street
for anyone who is interested. This can be a stepping stone for new companies
to enter the market. The production offices range from 99sqft to 366sqft and
are now available along with rent- a-desk at Sheffield Independent Film Brown
Street or within The Workstation. Contact Gloria Ward on Tel: (0114 272 0304)
| How To Join |
If you want to join Sheffield Independent Film you can download the Application Form now using the link below. You should return the compleated form to Sheffield Independent Film with either a completed standing order form or a cheque together with a passport photo.
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or ring us on +44 (0) 0114 272 0304
The current cost of membership is £24 per year for waged members or £18 for unwaged members.