The History (and Future?) of Horror
On Tuesday 4th November 2025, members of Sutton Filmmakers gathered for a very different kind of night at the club: a deep dive into the …
Rhys Davies-Santibanez
Getting It Right in Camera
At a recent Sutton Filmmakers club night on Tuesday 3 May 2025, club chairman Peter Leverick delivered a thoughtful and technically rich session on two crucial aspects of cinematography: Getting exposure and colour right in camera. Drawing on his decades of experience, including credits as a senior camera operator on Only Fools and Horses and Grange Hill, Peter guided members through the principles and practicalities of getting footage right in camera.
Lighting for Filmmaking
Insights from George Burt’s Workshop On a recent club night in Cheam, Sutton Filmmakers had the pleasure of hosting cinematographer George Burt for an engaging …
Mastering the Art of Lenses
Filmmaking is a craft of many moving parts, but few things shape the way a story is told quite like the lens through which we see it. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker or a seasoned cinematographer, understanding the art of lenses is essential to mastering visual storytelling.
Picking the Right Mic for the Job
Giovanni Tria – A Professional Production Sound Recordist This week, Sutton Filmmakers hosted an engaging and hands-on workshop on microphone selection for filmmaking, led by award-winning …