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Friends together screening (in person and up to 10 people)
After overwhelming demand from knitting circles, crafters, and sheep fans unable to attend our larger events, we are pleased to offer this limited-time group screening option.
How to Watch:
This is a virtual screening streamed via the internet—just like watching a film on BBC iPlayer or Netflix. A reliable internet connection is required to host your group.
How it works:
🗓️ Your Schedule: Choose the date and time that works for your group up until April 13th 2026.
👥 Group Size: For in-person groups of up to 10 people.
In person: Your group must be together at the same UK address.
🚫 Private Use: For non-commercial, private gatherings only (no public ticket sales).
⚠️ Please note: UK ONLY. Due to licensing restrictions, Sheep, Actually is only available to viewers located within the United Kingdom. You will not be able to stream this content if you are physically outside of the UK. For full details on access and our refund policy, please see our Terms of Service.
Thanks for supporting independent film.
It started with the first photo filmmaker Paul Wyatt ever took: a blurred sheep's nose on a school trip when he was just nine. He didn’t take any snaps of his classmates but plenty of sheep, donkeys... and a duck. This lifelong love of animals and a deep-seated curiosity to understand their lives drove Wyatt to make Sheep, Actually.
The film opens with a thought-provoking proposition from director Paul Wyatt: "If you’re going to work with wool, get to know how a sheep lives. Take a walk and meet the sheep." Wyatt takes the audience on an insightful journey into the origins of wool, exploring the lives of the animals and the people who care for them and create products from their wool.
On one side are the farmers facing harsh economic realities, where shorn fleece may be thought economically worthless. On the other side, creative individuals in the city seek high-quality, traceable, local materials but find it challenging to source them. Artisans like Majeda Clarke and fashion designer Justine Lee share their experiences navigating the complexities of running a craft business in a world dominated by fast fashion and opaque supply chains.
Then we have the sheep, actually at the heart of the film, giving the audience a unique and intimate insight into the lives of these intelligent and sociable animals. The narrative unfolds from the perspective of a ewe nicknamed Cow, named for her resemblance to a calf at birth. Her journey includes her first experience of lambing, the shearing process, and life with her new lamb. This distinctive viewpoint provides an intimate look into the life of an actual wool producer.
Beneath its woolly surface, “Sheep, Actually” delivers an honest and surprising exploration of where nature, farming, and making meet.
Friends together screening (in person and up to 10 people)
After overwhelming demand from knitting circles, crafters, and sheep fans unable to attend our larger events, we are pleased to offer this limited-time group screening option.
How to Watch:
This is a virtual screening streamed via the internet—just like watching a film on BBC iPlayer or Netflix. A reliable internet connection is required to host your group.
How it works:
🗓️ Your Schedule: Choose the date and time that works for your group up until April 13th 2026.
👥 Group Size: For in-person groups of up to 10 people.
In person: Your group must be together at the same UK address.
🚫 Private Use: For non-commercial, private gatherings only (no public ticket sales).
⚠️ Please note: UK ONLY. Due to licensing restrictions, Sheep, Actually is only available to viewers located within the United Kingdom. You will not be able to stream this content if you are physically outside of the UK. For full details on access and our refund policy, please see our Terms of Service.
Thanks for supporting independent film.
It started with the first photo filmmaker Paul Wyatt ever took: a blurred sheep's nose on a school trip when he was just nine. He didn’t take any snaps of his classmates but plenty of sheep, donkeys... and a duck. This lifelong love of animals and a deep-seated curiosity to understand their lives drove Wyatt to make Sheep, Actually.
The film opens with a thought-provoking proposition from director Paul Wyatt: "If you’re going to work with wool, get to know how a sheep lives. Take a walk and meet the sheep." Wyatt takes the audience on an insightful journey into the origins of wool, exploring the lives of the animals and the people who care for them and create products from their wool.
On one side are the farmers facing harsh economic realities, where shorn fleece may be thought economically worthless. On the other side, creative individuals in the city seek high-quality, traceable, local materials but find it challenging to source them. Artisans like Majeda Clarke and fashion designer Justine Lee share their experiences navigating the complexities of running a craft business in a world dominated by fast fashion and opaque supply chains.
Then we have the sheep, actually at the heart of the film, giving the audience a unique and intimate insight into the lives of these intelligent and sociable animals. The narrative unfolds from the perspective of a ewe nicknamed Cow, named for her resemblance to a calf at birth. Her journey includes her first experience of lambing, the shearing process, and life with her new lamb. This distinctive viewpoint provides an intimate look into the life of an actual wool producer.
Beneath its woolly surface, “Sheep, Actually” delivers an honest and surprising exploration of where nature, farming, and making meet.