Sheffield Stories

ConceptsAmi-Lee, Ciaran, Solo, Rebecca & Ross

Sheffield Steel

Steel, what is steel?

Sheffield has a strong history connected to its steel industry; being

renowned for its contributions to this field.

Steelworks have been taking place in Sheffield from as early as the

Thirteenth Century, where they have been making cutlery, weaponry,

machinery and all things in between.

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The Filmmaking Process

We want to display the significance of the steel industry, historically

compared to current. To illustrate this, we want to speak to the

Millennium Gallery about their historical knowledge on the topic, and

for a current perspective we have a contact who currently works in the

industry.

There are also many steelworks factories still operating in Sheffield

and we will seek permission from them to film on location and

perhaps speak to a factory owner of what it’s like to run one in the

Twenty First Century.

If along the process we discover other areas of Sheffield that have a

unique and significant history related to steel, we will also try and

feature them as part of it.

The overall style of this documentary would be an interview over

visuals, images relating to the subject of discussion, as well as

shifting to and from the interview subject.

There are also many abandoned, condemned and converted sites in

Sheffield as a result of the post-industrial era, marking the change

from secondary industry to primary.

Seshfield: The Harsh Reality

We would like to explore the realities that face many people yet are

hidden behind the façade of a ‘night out’. These can include all sorts

such as spiked drinks, sexual & physical assault, etc.

We have found articles talking about the unfortunate existence of

sexual assault in Sheffield, and how it is seen as a near insignificant

issue to authorities. “The police are rarely interested and few clubs

are”. The article can be found here.

And it’s not just Sheffield.

We have a contact that works in a local Sheffield pub who, in his short

tenure, has witnessed several instances of questionable activity.

We are also planning on asking around people we know (mostly

students) for their personal anecdotes of their experiences.

We will be seeking permission from local clubs and bar premises to

film, most likely in the early hours of their opening for a night.