Heritage, passion, dedication and an unwillingness to sacrifice craftsmanship for newer technologies: The collaboration of The Balvenie and Morgan Motor Car Company celebrates the coming together of two venerable British institutions, both with a fascinating affinity with crafting hand-made bespoke products.
Now in its 22nd year, Sheffield Doc/Fest is recognised as a major international film festival and has become a must-attend event for both documentary fanatics and film-making industry professionals alike. On Friday 5th June, a record number of delegates flocked to the humble city of Sheffield to experience 6 days jam-packed with screenings, Q&A’s, pitches and parties.
We asked our team the near impossible task of whittling their list of all-time favourite documentaries down to just one unmissable choice that has in some way inspired their work.
This eclectic mix of documentaries all share an unparalleled ability to lead the audience through thought-provoking journeys of human endeavour and treachery, showing how we interact with the unexplored world and breaking documentary filmmaking traditions to reveal poignant stories that stay with you long after the film has finished.
The next festival on the journey of Monty Python: The Meaning of Live is the prestigious Doc/Fest Documentary Festival in Sheffield, at the amazing Crucible Theatre. The Q&A session after the film will include Roger and James and the inimitable Michael Palin. For anyone not in possession of a festival pass (why not???), you can still get hold of single tickets for the showing on the 10th June…
