Award winning writer/director/actor Sara Jordan will be leading a screen writing evening. The first part of the session will be looking at how to write dialogue .. what are the pitfalls and how to find a characters voice.
Sutton Filmmakers is excited to announce our upcoming club night dedicated to make a film in a night challenge. Our club filming nights are a great opportunity for members to come together, share ideas, and work on exciting film projects. The meeting prior to this challenge was designed to help you to create a short ... Read more
Join us for an evening of cinematic shenanigans as we put our own unique spin on iconic scenes from blockbuster films. Forget about the A-list actors and jaw-dropping locations; we're bringing the magic of Hollywood right to our own clubhouse!
How to get all the shots you need for a drama scene Session led by Peter Leverick When you imagine your life as a cinematographer, you may think of yourself behind the camera spending long days on set making bold artistic decisions. However, what many people don’t realise is that cinematography is as much about organisation ... Read more
Session led by Tom McDaniel Documentary shooting techniques - Practical hands on workshop Introduction You will direct and shoot inserts and sequences that can be used as broadcast material. The scenarios are designed to get you thinking about the material required for a real programme, from basic coverage to more creative shots. Your footage will ... Read more
Explore into the world of Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) with our upcoming club night, tailored for indie filmmakers and enthusiasts eager to polish their projects by using ADR on a shoestring, in other words without stretching your budget.
Time for you to join a Writer's Room for the evening Session led by Adrian Dean What is a Writer's Room? A writer’s room is a collaborative workspace where a team of writers come together to develop and refine content for television shows, films, or other scripted media. Typically, the writer’s room is central to ... Read more
Time for you to join a Writer's Room again! Session led by Adrian Dean Our creative journey isn’t over yet! After our last successful meeting where we started crafting an exciting new script together, we’re continuing the adventure at this session. We’ll pick up where we left off, diving back into our collaborative scriptwriting process ... Read more
Have you ever watched a scene that left you awe-struck, or perhaps one that made you question how it even made it to the big screen? Whether it's a scene that you admire for its technical excellence, storytelling brilliance, or emotional impact, or one that you believe fell short of its potential, this is your chance to share your thoughts and insights with fellow film enthusiasts.
We need you... special meeting - club members only Attention all members of the Sutton Filmmakers! We also encourage members to consider putting themselves forward to help run the club. The club is run by volunteers and your involvement in this capacity can make a huge difference. Whether it's by serving on the committee, taking ... Read more
Lenses and Focus Pulling November 5 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pmLed by Peter Leverick and Tom McDaniel Focus pulling, meanwhile, is a crucial technique used to maintain sharp focus while the camera or subject moves. This skill is vital for Camera Operators and Focus Pullers, but also for Directors and DOPs, who need to ... Read more
Session led by Adrian Dean
Development of skills
Help and support members
Interesting workshops
Networking with other members
Helping not-for-profit organisations
Helping new filmmakers
Offering advice on filmmaking to local businesses and organisations
Sutton Filmmakers
Parochial Rooms,
42 The Broadway,
Cheam, Surrey,
SM3 8BL,
United Kingdom
