Sort Of. Films

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23 Years

experience

Award-Winning Video Production Services in Sheffield

Sort Of. Films is a highly experienced video production company with over two decades of expertise in creating impactful audiovisual content. We specialise in film, documentary, and corporate video production for universities, charities, SMEs, and public sector organisations. Our approach combines authentic storytelling with technical excellence, prioritising substance and style to ensure films resonate with audiences. Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, we have collaborated globally with diverse clients, building long-term relationships through reliable, creative, and cost-effective services.

Our team offers end-to-end solutions, from concept development to post-production, alongside standalone services like aerial videography and animation. We are committed to projects promoting sustainability, social justice, and education, ensuring our work drives meaningful connections and conversations.

Services

Film Production Documentary Filmmaking Corporate Video Aerial Videography Animation Event Videography Video Strategy Motion Graphics Photography Training

Details

Year established: 2003

Highlights and features

We offer 20+ years of experience in impactful film production.
Our client-focused approach ensures tailored, collaborative solutions.
We prioritise sustainability and social responsibility in projects.
We provide global reach with a local Sheffield base.
We deliver end-to-end services from concept to distribution.

What people say

Well made Quick turnarounds Stunning film Sensitive storytelling Long-term partnerships

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Services

Film Production

Our film production service crafts compelling narratives for businesses and organisations, combining creative storytelling with technical expertise. We handle every stage from concept development to post-production, ensuring high-quality, impactful content tailored to client goals. Ideal for universities, charities, and public sector bodies seeking to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Documentary Filmmaking

Documentary filmmaking focuses on authentic, emotive storytelling to highlight real-world issues and projects. We collaborate closely with clients to capture genuine narratives, particularly for sustainability and social justice initiatives. Our documentaries engage audiences through in-depth research, interviews, and cinematic techniques, making complex topics accessible and compelling.

Corporate Video

Corporate video services produce professional content for businesses to promote products, services, or internal messaging. We create polished, brand-aligned videos that enhance communication with stakeholders, employees, or customers. Our approach ensures clarity, engagement, and alignment with organisational objectives, from training materials to marketing campaigns.

Aerial Videography

Aerial videography captures dynamic, high-quality footage using drones to showcase locations or events from unique perspectives. This service is ideal for infrastructure projects, real estate, or environmental storytelling, offering visually striking content that enhances narrative impact. We ensure safe, compliant operations and seamless integration with other video elements.

Animation

Animation services bring ideas to life through 2D and 3D visual storytelling, ideal for explaining complex concepts or engaging digital audiences. We create custom animations for educational, marketing, or informational purposes, combining creativity with technical precision. Our work ensures clarity and memorability, tailored to client branding and audience needs.

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Ed Cartledge

Managing Director and Principal Filmmaker

Ed Cartledge founded Sort Of. Films in 2003 after a career in freelance filmmaking and film studies lecturing. With a Masters in Film and Narrative Theory, he specialises in collaborative, impactful storytelling. His leadership drives the company's creative direction and commitment to socially responsible projects.

Questions

What sectors do Sort OfFilms work with?

We collaborate with universities, charities, public sector bodies, health organisations, and SMEs, focusing on projects that promote sustainability, education, and social justice.

Can they handle international projects?

Yes, while based in Sheffield, we have travelled globally for clients, offering both local expertise and international experience.

What services do they offer besides film production?

We provide aerial videography, animation, motion graphics, event videography, photography, video strategy, and training alongside full production services.

Do they offer end-to-end support?

Yes, from initial concept and scripting to post-production and distribution, we manage every stage of the filmmaking process for comprehensive client support.

How do they ensure project sustainability?

We prioritise eco-friendly practices in production and focus on stories that align with environmental and social justice goals, reflecting our core values.

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Jon Hall

Apr 16, 2021 Report

Positive:Quality
A pleasure to work with. They gave us lots of useful direction during filming, and we were very pleased with the final video. I would recommend them to anyone looking for professionally made promotional material.

Duncan D. Cameron

Jul 23, 2020 Report

I cant recommend sort of films enough!! Ed made the most sensitive and impactful film about my research helping Syrian refugees in Jordan to grow food. Ed came with us to the camp and was really one of the team. The resulting film was stunning and was the key to helping us raise the money to keep the project going. In short, Ed and the team are amazingly talented, great fun to work with and are the utmost professionals. I cant imagine working with anyone else for our films in the future. Cant thank Ed and the team at Sort of enough!!

Kate Hamill

Jul 02, 2020 Report

Sort Of...Films, picked up a ramshackle brief from someone who had no idea about making any kind of film (that was me), asked the right questions, at the right time in the right way and supported my organisation through the whole process. They sourced the location, actor and even checked the 'script'. Result: a whole bunch of super training videos and all done to time. Thanks Ed!

Roundabout Sheffield

May 10, 2020 Report

When the pandemic halted our plans to do an open evening at one of our new residential projects, Ed came to the rescue! He created a fantastic film for us which not only portrayed the high standard of the renovation, but had a strong focus on the difference that the accomodation has made to the lives of the young people who live there. We provided Ed with a loose idea about what we needed, but his expertise meant that the video was better than we could have hoped for! Thank you Ed - we'd recommed Sort Of in a heartbeat. :)

Katie M. Pruszynski

Dec 20, 2018 Report

We came to Sort Of with a very complicated brief- we needed to get a lot said in a very short film. Ed and the team were flexible, full of ideas and engaged with the subject from the very beginning We now have a key marketing asset that will last years. Really high quality work and a pleasure to work with.

Mark Stringfellow

Oct 30, 2018 Report

Sort Of are our go-to video production company here at the AMRC. They are easy to work with and always produce films of the highest quality - even when working to tight deadlines. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Caitlin Hallatt

May 08, 2018 Report

Ed, Jamie and Tom recently helped us to produce a film for The Children's Hospital Charity in Sheffield. They worked with us to film an interview of a family and also footage of the hospital. The quality of the film produced was brilliant and we can't thank them enough for their support!