The Yorkshire Film Archive collects, preserves, and shows film made in, or about Yorkshire. Our collections are non-fiction, dating from the 1890s to the present day, and providing a rich and visually compelling record of all aspects of lives, cultures, landscape, industries, major events and everyday activities, many of which are available to watch, free of charge, on our website.
This film is part of Free
Heckmondwike Sound Recording Studios
Heckmondwike hosts Sammy King gives us a fascinating insight into work in a 1970s music studio and records ‘Where do we go from here?’ (1975).
From the collection of:
Overview
This absorbing film captures an exciting behind-the-scenes look at musical inspiration and creation. The film begins with singer Sammy King performing his new song in the studio, then progresses to interesting interviews with King and his colleagues on the inspirations behind his song. We close on beautiful wide shots of Heckmondwike’s countryside as King’s new song plays in the background.
Roy Orbison (1936-1988) is often touted as a rock-and-roll pioneer in the second half of the 20th Century. In addition to ‘Penny Arcade’, one of Roy Orbison’s greatest hits, Sammy King also wrote ‘Say No More’, ‘I Got Nothing’, and ‘After Tonight’ for Orbison.
Related
Watch for free
New Perspectives: La Haine New Perspectives: La Haine
Short documentary 2025 4 mins
Charlie Hammersley, a student from Northumbria University, explains how Mathieu Kassovitz's 1995 film holds up a mirror to society.
Watch for free
Dreamers Q&A Dreamers Q&A
Inside Film 2025 30 mins
The film-makers behind a haunting tale of love and community within a UK immigration detention centre visited the BFI Southbank to discuss their film.
Watch for free
Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio in Conversation Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio in Conversation
Inside Film 2025 50 mins
Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio in Conversation at BFI Southbank, discussing the making of One Battle After Another.
Watch for free
Laura Mulvey in Conversation Laura Mulvey in Conversation
Inside Film 2025 76 mins
Laura Mulvey in conversation, following her BFI Fellowship Award.
Watch for free
George Clooney in Conversation George Clooney in Conversation
Inside Film 2025 74 mins
George Clooney visited BFI Southbank to look back on his life and career.
Watch for free
Chloé Zhao Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 Chloé Zhao Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025
Inside Film 2025 65 mins
The Oscar®- winning director of Nomadland discusses her unique approach to filmmaking and the inspiration behind the adaptation of Hamnet.