Rob Knox London Film Festival Award for Short Horror Lake on the Cabin

Several members of Sutton Film Makers Club teamed up with another filmmaking group to create the successful short Horror film ‘Lake on the Cabin’ (LOTC), Directed by Jem Karto. Filming took place in winter near Crawley, at a picturesque location with a rustic, lakeside wood cabin and jetty. They embraced the cold and muddy banks to shoot over three days and nights.

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 …

Lenses and Focus Pulling

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 …

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Cheam, Surrey,
SM3 8BL,
United Kingdom