Short Documentaries
Growing up Colonial in the Gold Coast Ghana
Growing up Colonial in the Gold Coast Ghana
A documentary presenting the way of life on the Gold Coast of Ghana during Colonial times.
Produced and Filmed by: Afua Twum-Danso Imoh, in collaboration with The University of Sheffield
Mentored by: Rob Speranza
Funded by: The British Academy
Duration: 41:10
Sheffield Bid - What I Love About Sheffield
Sheffield Bid - What I Love About Sheffield
As part of the "Alive After 5" project, Sheffield BID asked locals to share their idea of love of their city in this short documentary for a Valentine's Day special.
Duration: 1:45
Tomar - Highlight Video
Tomar - Highlight Video
This video presents the best of the historical Knights Templar region of Tomar, in Portugal.
Directed and Produced by: Rob Speranza
In Partnership with: The Knights Templar of Tomar
Year: 2014
Duration: 1:32
Tomar - Full Film
Tomar - Full Film
This short documentary is a more in-depth view of the historical Knights Templar region of Tomar, in Portugal and what it has to offer for its visitors. From annual events and historical facts to "Must-See" places, this documentary has it all.
Directed and Produced by: Rob Speranza
In Partnership with: The Knights Templar of Tomar
Year: 2014
Duration: 6:36
Festa Dos Tabuleiros
Festa Dos Tabuleiros
A stunning look into the amazing Festa dos Tabuleiros, in Tomar, Portugal. This is an ancient festival that at once amazes and astounds the viewer - thousands of women, men and children take part every four years.
Produced and Directed by: Rob Speranza
Year: 2011
Duration: 12:34
SYHA Take Part - Chris
SYHA Take Part - Chris
Part of the "Take Part" video series of the South Yorkshire Housing Association, this short clip highlights the reason behind Chris' volunteering with the SYHA. He is a poetry and songwriting facilitator.
Duration: 2:17
SYHA Take Part - Ian
SYHA Take Part - Ian
Part of the "Take Part" video series of the South Yorkshire Housing Association, this short clip highlights the reason behind Ian's volunteering with the SYHA. He is a collage and abstract artist.
Duration: 3:00
SYHA Take Part - Jack
SYHA Take Part - Jack
Part of the "Take Part" video series of the South Yorkshire Housing Association, this short clip highlights the reason behind Ian's volunteering with the BBO. He is passionate about the Chinese culture and his ultimate goal is to one day visit China.
Duration: 2:49
The Pilgrim Fathers: Their South Yorkshire Origins
The Pilgrim Fathers: Their South Yorkshire Origins
This short documentary follows back the journey of the original Pilgrims that sail to America all the way from Yorkshire to find a better life.
Filmed and Directed by: Rob Speranza
Presented by: Jonathan Redden
Year: 2019
Duration: 7:28
Sex and the Spine - Episode #4
Sex and the Spine - Episode #4
Part of the "Sex and the Spine" series, this episode focuses on Intimacy post a Spinal Cord injury and how we can help our loved on to adjust to the change.
Duration: 7:26
Corner Shops
Corner Shops
A film commissioned by Sheffield Museums, and screening at Weston Park Museum. Corner shops are somewhat overlooked in terms of their cultural significance, but this film shows how they are a focal point for local communities. They are a place where you meet your neighbours, catch up on the goings-on, and build your community. Not just a place to grab your milk and bread, then!
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Our House
Our House
A documentary commissioned by Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust. We asked people from a wide-ranging cross-section of nationalities and backgrounds about their idea of what the word 'home' means to them. We got some pretty fascinating responses: enjoy!
Produced and Directed by: Rob Speranza
Year: 2011
Duration: 5:32
Nothing To Wear - The Making Of (Long Version)
Nothing To Wear - The Making Of (Long Version)
Behind the Scenes featurette for the 'Nothing to Wear' animation project we produced with Emily&Anne, The University of Sheffield, Centre for Sustainable Fashion and University of the Arts: London. Focusses on the idea of sustainable fashion and not buying cheap clothes we don't really need. All part of the #Transfer initiative: learn more by watching and see the full animation at this film's end
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Nothing To Wear - The Making Of (Short Version)
Nothing To Wear - The Making Of (Short Version)
The short version of the Behind the Scenes featurette for the 'Nothing to Wear' animation project we produced with Emily&Anne, The University of Sheffield, Centre for Sustainable Fashion and University of the Arts: London.
Filmed by: Rob Speranza
Edited by: Will Armson
Year: 2016
Duration: 10:11
BokFest 2011 - The Aftermovie
BokFest 2011 - The Aftermovie
A short documentary about the Leek-based 'BokFest', an art festival which took place in 2011, organised by Paul Osborne. A very successful event that has encouraged people to create something different in the midst of nature.
Year: 2011
Duration: 3:18
The Making Of A Digital Short
The Making Of A Digital Short
A documentary shot for PropellerTV on the processes of making a UK Film Council digital short. This was shot during the filming of King Ponce.
Producer: Propeller
Year: 2007
Duration: 3:48
Into The Woods -The Making Of
Into The Woods -The Making Of
The making of UKFC award-winning digital short 'Into the Woods', directed by Matt Tabuu and Produced by Rob Speranza and Alex Usborne.
Produced by: Picture Palace North/ SYFN
Year: 2008
Duration: 6:07
England`s Sparkling Secret
England`s Sparkling Secret
A documentary about English wine. This documentary was commissioned for CurrentTV.
Producer: Rob Speranza
Director: Tor Kristoffersen
Year: 2011
Duration: 2:13
Sheffield Young Carers - Our Stories
Sheffield Young Carers - Our Stories
An SYFN Production for the 'Sheffield Young Carers'.
'A young carer is a child or young person who is looking after someone in their family who has a physical illness, mental health issues, a disability, and/or substance misuse issues.'
Produced and Directed by: Rob Speranza
Year: 2011
Duration: 9:44
Hand Stencils
Hand Stencils
'Hand Stencils' is a short documentary presenting the art of the Ice Age. This is a project the 'Department of Archaeology' took on, to recreate cave handprints from Ice Age times.
Director: Rob Speranza
Produced by: the SYFN
Year: 2011
Duration: 5:12
What Is Pecha Kucha?
What Is Pecha Kucha?
Pecha Kucha is a new kind of networking evening that takes place all over the world - here is a little documentary about one of those nights from Sheffield, England!
Produced & Directed by: Rob Speranza
Year: 2011
Duration: 3:21
2Weeks2MakeIt Behind the Scenes: 2017
2Weeks2MakeIt Behind the Scenes: 2017
Learn how the famed 2Weeks2Make It music video competition works, who won this year, and meet many of the filmmakers and musicians who took part in this great 'Behind the Scenes' look at the country's coolest film competition.
Year: 2017
Duration: 6:22
2Weeks2MakeIt: Behind The Scenes 2016
2Weeks2MakeIt: Behind The Scenes 2016
Have a sneak peek into how the 2Weeks2Make It music video competition works! Meet the bands, filmmakers and organisers behind it all and see snippets of the videos being made, and see the crew and cast at work! Produced by Rob Speranza of the SYFN.
Year: 2016
Duration: 3:23
2Weeks 2Make It - Making Of 2011
2Weeks 2Make It - Making Of 2011
A short behind-the-scenes documentary about the 2010 music video competition '2Weeks 2Make It',
a music video competition run by the SYFN where local up-and-coming music artists and filmmakers, are grouped together at random and given exactly two weeks to make a music video!
Year: 2011
Duration: 3:14
2Weeks 2Make It - Making Of 2010
2Weeks 2Make It - Making Of 2010
A short behind-the-scenes documentary about the 2010 music video competition '2Weeks 2Make It',
a music video competition run by the SYFN where local up-and-coming music artists and filmmakers, are grouped together at random and given exactly two weeks to make a music video!
Year: 2011
Duration: 5:08
Park Hill Regeneration
Park Hill Regeneration
Park Hill Regeneration is a short documentary following the massive regeneration scheme organised by Sheffield City Council and Urban Splash in July 2007.
Director: Rob Speranza
Producer: Rob Speranza
Year: 2007
Duration: 9:23
