Research

Sheffield Doc/Fest

Purpose

The purpose of Doc/Fest is to allow local filmmakers to show off their films to an international audience and make their names

Content

The event during the day shows screenings of local work from film makers in Sheffield but, during the night they have different events on, last years event was an 80's style roller disco.

Funding

The main source of funding is from grants and sponsors such at The BBC. They also receive income from ticket sales for the event.

Target Audience 

The main target audience are delegates (people from the film industry)

This also appeals to a niche audience who enjoy independent documentary's and films. 

Design/Style  

The event contains party's for entertainment which means that the music would be loud

The music was aimed at an older audience and made to fit the theme of the roller disco so it was

music from the  70’s-80’s.

People got dressed up in sparkly clothes to fit the theme of a roller disco in the 70’s-80’s.

The logos were very prominent throughout

The Branding was very prominent as all of there funding was given from sponsors or grants

Location 

The locations are: Channing Hall, The Chapel, The Showroom Cinema, The Crucible, The East End Bar, Howard Street Screen, ITV Town Hall, The Odeon, Library Theater, S1 Artspace, Site Gallery, The Hubs, The Workstation.    

Suitability

As all of the venues are listed venues they must contain the equipment necessary to accommodate disabled personnel. The locations are all within the city center so they are right at the heart of Sheffield making it very appropriate for visitors 

Legal/Ethical 

No under 18 as alcohol cannot be sold to under 18’s

Checking passes/tickets so that unauthorized personnel do not enter- if you do not have a ticket you

will be charged at the door

Health and Safety

No liquids near the ring

Ring guards to look out for people who are in the ring and make sure nobody gets hurt

First aid bags are available in case any accidents occur

There is a dedicated first aid room   

Event 2

Last Laugh Comedy Clubs 

Purpose 

The purpose of this event is to entertain people with comedy. This event is the longest running

Comedy club in Sheffield. 

Content 

The Content of this event consists of a verity of comedy acts, with the likes of Paul Zerdin, Allan

Davis, Jimmy Carr and many, many more 

Target Audience 

The target audience for this is people who enjoy comedy and a night out with friends. (it is

very general 

Design and Style 

The branding is the Last laugh logo which is displayed throughout. This is put up outside of the

venues and inside. This also appears on the tickets.

Location and Suitability 

The location is the theaters such as the crucible in the center of Sheffield and is very suitable

because as it is a listed venue, so it has disabled ramps and toilets.

The theaters are located within the center of Sheffield so they are conveniently placed for everyone

who lives in Sheffield to get to it.

Legal/Ethical

They have an alcohol license so that they can sell alcohol to personnel above the age of 18

There is no copyright issues as it is all original material from the comedians.

Health and Safety

They have first aid kits set out for emergency's

A risk assessment is taken to make sure that there is a reduced chance of injury. 

Event 3

Sheffield Food Festival

Purpose

The purpose is to allow chefs to have their food tasted by people all over Sheffield and allows

people to test their culinary skills. 

Content 

Chefs come from all over Sheffield and set up stands for people to try their food and it allows them

to experiment. 

Target Audience

The target audience for this event will be people who are passionate/interested in food or a family

looking for a nice day out. 

Design and Style 

The logo is featured predominantly throughout the festival and the chefs/company's have their own

logos for their products

Location

Sheffield City Center

Town Hall, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH

Suitability 

The location is suitable for local chefs and the people of Sheffield as it is in the city center and the

town hall.

The problem of disabled lifts/stairs will not be a problem as it is outside or in a government building

which is required to contain all the requirements for disabled people    

Legal and Ethical

The chefs must have a list of ingredients used so that any allergic reaction can be avoided

A risk assessment must be taken out to ensure that there is a smaller risk of an accident occurring  

Health and safety

As stated before the chefs must have a list of ingredients or tell customers what is inside the food

as to avoid an allergic reaction 

First aid kits are station around the venue in case of an emergence

Event 4

Millennium Galleries 

Purpose

The purpose of the Millennium Galleries is to showcase different events and Exhibitions.

Content

There are many different vents such at Inside the Circle of Fire: A sheffield Sound Map, that are exhibited every day and give the people of Sheffield information and insight into the worlds history and media.

Target Audience

The target audience for this event varies greatly and appeals to all sorts of people interested in different things

Design and Style

The overall design and style depends on the event/exhibition that is taking place. The logo is predominantly displayed throughout the galleries. 

Location/Suitability

Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP. This location is very convenient for the people of sheffield as it is close to the centre and allows for a convenient access area.   

Health and Safety

The Galleries have health and safety points throughout the area and also all of the exhibits are checked to make sure there is a reduced risk of injury. 

Event 5

Mary Street 

Purpose

the purpose of this event is to raise awareness of local artists and the old dis-used warehouse in sheffield.

Content  

The event has art from local artists and is a way for them to get there name out there in the art world. this event was only open to people who were invited.

Target Audience

The audience are people who are key decision makers in the media industry.

The audience would range from an age of 25-60.

Design and Style 

The music had to reflect the venue so and the audience so it would be pieces from the 80's/90's and as this is a formal event the music was not very loud so that conversations were not interupted. The staff were also dressed in branded t-shirts and were all A-Level media students who want to get into the media industry

Food

The food was prepared by an award winning chef and it was at a reduced price as it gave him freedom to experiment.

Location/Suitability

It was a one floor venue so there was no need for a disabled ramp to be put into place and the venue had no sound system so they had to bring one in. the location was in Mary Street.

Legal/Ethical

It is not an official venue so a full alcohol licence is not needed but some form of licence is requierd so they got a temporary events licence. There were no copy write issues as it is all there own original work. 

Health and Safety

they had to do a risk assessment as to make sure that none of the fire exits were blocked and that a wires were taped down as to reduce the tripping hazard. The staff must all be correctly trained so they do not hurt themselves.