Sheffield Live, South Yorkshire Filmmakers’ Network, Kinematic Media and The Sheffield College have come together to offer a new series of creative media skills workshops for filmmakers and broadcast journalists. This series is supported by Sheffield City Region – Skills Bank.
Industry Day – Film, TV and New Media (25th March)
Calling all filmmakers and broadcast journalists. Have an idea for a film production or a TV series? Want to find out more about pitching, commissioning and distribution? This one day long free workshop will help you develop your idea into a viable production for film, TV or new media – from concept to treatment, audience and distribution opportunities, including Sheffield Live TV. You will get to pitch your idea to an expert panel and gain industry advice on commissioning and funding.
Entry requirements: open to freelancers and independent producers, free
A local film critic has been fined after admitting to theft of cameras from Sheffield’s local TV channel, Sheffield Live. 
A service of commemoration, remembrance and solidarity is to be held on Sunday, 11 January, at 3pm, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre following the gun attacks on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper and at a Jewish supermarket in Paris. The event is “to reflect on the lives of those killed and injured” and has been organised with the backing of Sheffield City Council.