As part of the inaugural Lick of Paint Festival, join Kelham Island Film Club for a free screening of landmark documentary Bomb It, back-to-back with its sequel. They explore global graffiti movements and the fight for control over public spaces.
Joe Harris
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Tell us about you...
I'm Joe. I like films and vinyl.
I'm the co-founder of Reel Steel – a film magazine and screening event group, based in Sheffield. You may have been to one of our screening events at Sheffield's historic Abbeydale Picture House, where we've shown everything from cult 80s horror to Studio Ghibli on 35mm.
What does Sheffield mean to you?
Sheffield is a great example of the 'independent' spirit.
It's full of people who have gone out and done things for themselves – opening a new bar or a record store, creating a film screening or music event. The cultural landscape of the city is full of so many independent traders and events and it's all the better for it.
It really is a city of makers.
What's your favourite Sheffield place?
The Abbeydale Picture House.
What would you do to improve the city?
Let me think about that one...
Latest contributions
From Ground Zero
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Wed. 24 September 2025
A collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers, living through war and capturing their lives in Gaza. Blending animation, documentary and fiction to create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit.
Highest 2 Lowest
Fri. 5 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025
Showroom
Targeted with a ransom plot, a music mogul fights for his family and legacy in this crime drama. The fifth feature from the collaborative duo of director Spike Lee and actor Denzel Washington, with Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera and A$AP Rocky.
Together
Fri. 15 August 2025 — Thu. 4 September 2025
After moving to the countryside, a supernatural encounter begins to transform Tim and Millie's love, their lives – and their flesh. A body horror navigating co-dependent relationships. Starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie.