Session led by Tom McDaniel This is a very popular night when we take a scene or two from a famous film and recreate the camera moves and actors blocking. It’s a useful and practical hands-on evening where you can gain experience using the club equipment.  Non-members welcome £5 for the evening (first two nights […]

This weekend we shoot our Halloween themed script.  Weekend shoot Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th November 2021 Shoot days will be 8.30 am - 6 pm    This is a subsidised shoot with most of the budget provided by SFM.  The remaining costs will be covered through a ‘crowd fund’ provided by the crew. A […]

Lee Pressman has been writing for TV and radio– especially children’s TV - for over 40 years. His achievements include ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and the movie ‘B&B’. In this informal talk, he will describe his varied career working with crews on set. He will also discuss the writing process and how to turn an idea […]

Led by Peter Leverick Peter Leverick brings his extensive experience working in TV to explain the tricky process involved in filming interviews. He will cover the use of single and multiple cameras, choice of venue & sound and lighting techniques suitable to the location and subject.  Non-members welcome £5 for the evening (first two nights […]

Come along and test your knowledge of film. Form a team and compete with other club members. Bring along a takeaway meal and a bottle or two - nibbles will be provided by SFM.  Non-members welcome £5 for the evening (first two nights free as our guest)

Led by Peter Leverick & Tom McDaniel We see them all the time on TV or YouTube. Music cannot be promoted these days without the accompanying music video. In this workshop, we will rig the hall as if it is a stage. Preparing lights, camera and sound.  Members will be invited to demonstrate their skills […]

A script competition open to members and non-members. Submitting your script is free. However, the author would have assign the filmmaking rights (FOC) to Sutton Filmmakers, if their script is selected to be made into a film. If members and non-members want to pitch their script they are welcome to do so. Otherwise, we will […]

This weekend we shoot A Music Video Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd January 2022 Shoot days will be 8.30 am - 6 pm    Venue TBC This is a subsidised shoot with most of the budget provided by SFM.  The remaining costs will be covered through a ‘crowd fund’ collected from the crew. A contribution […]