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Screen "Sheep, Actually"
Following a sold-out 2025 premiere and a huge amount of interest, Sheep, Actually is available for venue licensing from March 2026. This insightful 65-minute documentary is currently available for a wide range of programming at cinemas, educational institutions (including schools and colleges), and festivals (such as film, art, yarn, and creative events). Sheep, Actually, is an excellent choice for any programme. It’s an ideal conversation starter, offering a unique urban perspective on farming, making and the lives of sheep.
The Film
It all started with the first photo that filmmaker Paul Wyatt ever took: a blurred image of a sheep's nose on a school trip when he was just nine. This lifelong love of animals and a deep-seated curiosity to understand their lives drove Wyatt to make Sheep, Actually.
He opens the film with a thought-provoking proposition: “If you’re going to work with wool, get to know how a sheep lives. Take a walk and meet the sheep.” In the film, Wyatt does just that, taking us on a journey to understand the origins and creation of wool—from the lives of sheep to the work of London farmers and makers.
Beneath its woolly surface, Sheep, Actually is an honest and surprising look at where nature, farming, and making meet
Microsite
Discover the film, watch clips, and explore its journey at the Sheep, Actually microsite:
Screening Sheep, Actually
How it works
To screen Sheep, Actually in public, a screening license is required. This applies whether your event is free to the public or a ticketed performance. For more information about why this is necessary, read the UK Government’s "Showing films and TV shows in public" information.
To inquire about a screening license for Sheep, Actually please fill in the form at the bottom of the page.
External Funding Support
Organisations looking to cover screening costs may be eligible for third-party support. The BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund provides "Pitch Pot" grants specifically to help UK exhibitors with licensing and event fees. These funds are administered independently by the British Film Institute. Please consult the BFI FAN website for eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Fees
License fees are based on the event type and venue capacity, starting at £250 for academic licensing.
Commercial Rights
The license permits the sale of tickets and the commercialisation of the screening.
Marketing Support:
Each booking includes promotional materials (such as stills) to assist with event publicity.
In person only
Please note due to rights limitations; online or virtual screenings are not currently available.